[marron]

2) a job (UNspecified as to condition!) with any Panamanian company

Does it count if the new immigrant happens to own the panamanian company? In other words, you establish your own business?

[SAJ]

I believe that DOES count. Many expatriates set up what are called "foundations" here, business or otherwise, that have a sorts of benefits at law. Sorry, but this is not yet my thing (it might become so at some point), and I cannot inform very well on the process of and benefits of setting up such a foundation.

I do think, however, that this would certainly qualify one for the 16 May residencia visa. You can very likely find good info on this at sites like sovereignsociety.com and so forth.

If you need the name of a good (and honest!) Panamanian lawyer, I can surely provide one. FReepmail me.

Best, SAJ

[SAJ]

Sorry — prev mssg should read “all sorts of benefits”, not “a sorts of benefits”.