Find out how we can help you fast track your plans of moving to…or investing in…Panama
Is Panama the center of the universe?
According to International Living editor Jessica Ramesch…who’s much like Panama herself (a lot of excitement in a small package)…it absolutely is.
Panama has it all, Jessica says. Just a look around the capital city confirms that. You want it, you can get it in Panama City. In fact, this is a place to get even more than you ask for.
I can attest to that (as can nearly 400 International Living readers in the city’s shiny-new Hotel Riu right now). I’ve been visiting Panama for over a decade now. And every year the city amps up its “wow” quotient…more cosmopolitan, more manageable, more beautiful, more impressive…a city that’s left the rest of Latin America behind in its climb to First-World status symbol of shiny, glittering growth and economic prosperity. If only the rest of the world were so lucky.
How has Panama done it? How has this city–and the entire country, in fact–so quickly become such a shining star? Location at the center of the world is just part of it.
Take a look at the numbers, Jessica says. Panama tops all regional and global indexes. Panama is without peer when it comes to first-rate infrastructure (like roads and Internet), its status as a world-class banking center, the sheer number of top-brand hotels (like the Riu) being built…
In socio-economic studies, Panama consistently ranks as being home to the world’s happiest people…
And as for political stability and safety, I dare you to find a country in the Americas that even comes close…
Perhaps Panama really is the bonafide center of the universe, as Jessica claims.
I’m Suzan Haskins, reporting from International Living’s 2011 Live & Invest in Panama Seminar. I figure this is the 10th International Living conference I’ve attended in Panama. And it’s the best yet, with great speakers and pointed, in-depth information about how to best benefit from all this country has to offer. It doesn’t hurt, of course, that Panama City itself is practically trembling with potential.
So what’s the inside scoop from this year’s conference? Today, Panama attorney and legal expert Rainelda Mata-Kelly gave us some valuable insight to what’s going on here:
Panama does one thing better than any other country in the world.
No, it’s not the Canal or the banking center or the stable government…although this country excels at those.
Plain and simple: Panama gives people what they want and need. Nowhere is that fact better illustrated than in the country’s renowned Pensionado (retirement) Program.
Panama’s Pensionado Program is the most generous and appealing program of special benefits you’ll find anywhere in the world today.
You may already know something about it–International Living was among the first to report about the benefits over a decade ago now…and we’ve told you about it many times over the years.
One of the best benefits is that you needn’t be of “official” retirement age to qualify. And once you do qualify, you can import your household goods and vehicles duty-free and be eligible for a host of discounts…from 10% to 50% off everything from doctor’s visits and prescription medications to restaurants, travel, and much more – including 50% off closing costs for home loans.
But here’s what you may not know:
Panama’s immigration legal framework was recently changed to be even more accommodating to foreigners who wish to move here.
As attorney Rainelda Mata-Kelly explained, “The current government is interested in making the immigration law more accessible. The president wants to encourage retirees and medium- to high-net-worth individuals to come and live in Panama.”
So what new incentives and changes to immigrations rules is the government offering and what documents do you need to begin the path to residency in Panama?
Rainelda pointedly ran down the list… and she named the one official certification that every document needs to be accepted in Panama. As the man sitting next to me in the audience said, “I wish I’d known this when I was applying for residency.”
This information, he said, can save you lots of headaches (and mucho dinero) if you’re thinking of moving to Panama.
Over the next few days, I’ll try to bring you as much of the insider information as I can from this conference. But there is so much going on here that to be honest, I can only bring you a handful of highlights.
I’m here with nearly 400 of your fellow International Living readers in one of the most beautiful and exciting cities and countries on the planet. And it’s a whole lot of fun to see their eyes light up when they discover how easy it can be to make this country their new home.
Here’s just some of what we learned today:
Former Congressman (and Sovereign Society founding editor) Bob Bauman made us all feel better about moving from our home countries as he discussed the “Five Flags of Freedom” and offered strategies for protecting your wealth and personal well-being. Remember this, he said: Panama is a very good place to protect your assets with an offshore trust.
This being the “season of dread,” the topic of taxes was top of mind today. So it was mighty handy that CPA and international tax expert Nick Hodges was on hand to address that not-always-pleasant topic.
(Rainelda Mata-Kelly discussed Panama tax considerations, of course. Basically, she said, “Don’t worry…unless you are making an income in Panama–and bank interest doesn’t count–you won’t owe income taxes in Panama.” What about property taxes? There are legal ways to reduce the amount you pay, Rainelda said, and in fact, there is one exemption that allows you to pay no property tax at all.)
Nick Hodges was just one of the several new speakers at this year’s event. I’ll introduce you to more over the next few days. They’re bringing a fresh perspective to this program.
The one thing I think everyone took away from Nick’s presentation today, though, is this: A move overseas to a country like Panama can vastly reduce your tax liability. But you must understand the laws and know what you’re doing to really take advantage of that. File your tax return improperly and you could lose everything. Nick offered up his tips for covering the bases. Importantly, he explained how to protect our IRAs from creditors and lawsuits.
This is must-know information. And there’s so much more I want to share with you…
Your No-Risk Way to Get the Secrets We’ve Learned This Week
But there’s far too much for me to include in an e-mail. (I’ll share some more insights and highlights tomorrow and the next day, too. But there’s no way I can do anything but scratch the surface.)
Still… just because you couldn’t be here with us, doesn’t mean you have to be left out.
There’s a way that you can get every one of the solutions, secrets, good-value ideas, money-making techniques, wealth-protection details, retirement recommendations, real estate advice and contacts, and everything else our attendees are gathering here live at the Live and Invest in Panama Seminar.
The Next-Best thing to Being Here
You can have all of it… and for a fraction of what the folks here in person spent to be in this room with us in Panama…
Today, for instance, we didn’t just learn about all things Panama. We walked away with valuable strategies that could protect our interests no matter where in the world you opt to live or do business.
For instance, Peter Laub–from one of Europe’s most forward-thinking banks (and one with what may be the most secure balance sheet)–explained what to do about “dollar angst.” If you’ve got it, you’ll want to hear what Peter has to say. This one discussion could save your investment portfolio.
Looking for an interesting and potentially very lucrative investment idea? A presenter named Paul Groepler had the room on the edge of their seats with one “spirited” idea. (By the way, Paul and his team have an impressive track record. You’ll want to hear this.)
But of course, the focus was on Panama. Jessica Ramesch shared her favorite locations in the city–those places she believes offer the most potential for expat living.
Where is the area with the most shops, health clubs, etc.? Which part of the city is the “garden area?” Where are the colonial district’s best neighborhoods? Where is the café-society area of the town where people enjoy walking about at night and stopping for a drink or bite to eat? Jessica told us all about Panama City’s best-value neighborhoods…
Real estate expert Margaret Summerfield shared the ins and outs of city’s real estate market and explained why you might want to look at Chiriqui province, where the perfect-climate towns of Boquete and Volcan are located (and where you’ll find first-rate expat amenities). Interested in undiscovered beach locales where prices are lower and you can be a true pioneer? Margaret told us where to look.
And of course, Rainelda Mata-Kelly gave us an in-depth discussion of visa options. Which visas are best if you want legal residency in Panama? What path will quickly give you Panamanian citizenship? And how can you get a special “travel document” visa… not actually citizenship, but the next-best thing? Rainelda answered all those questions and more.
At every conference we learn something new and something that helps make the move to Panama or an investment in Panama easier than ever. If you are considering doing either, tune in now… Because we’re putting together a complete package of nearly everything that’s happening at this event. We’re making audio recordings of all 39 of the presentations.
We’re also making copies of the handouts, PowerPoint and visual presentations. And you get the complete dossier we handed to each attendee when they arrived here in Panama City for the Live and Invest in Panama Seminar. You get everything but a Panamanian rum punch cocktail. (And if we could figure out how to send you that, we would!)
We call it our 2011 Fast Track Panama Package. And we guarantee it will help you fast track your plans of moving to…or investing in…Panama.
Right Now, You Can Reserve the 2011 Fast Track Panama Package at the Lowest Price Available
The full price to attend this sold-out event was $1,095—but you can secure a copy of the 2011 Fast Track Panama Package for only $199… a mere fraction of what attendees paid to join us here in Panama City in person.
And to sweeten the deal, we’re throwing in a $100 voucher toward the next Live and Invest in Panama Seminar. Use it to attend next year’s live program (or any future event or seminar you may be interested in).
But this is a limited-time offer only.
Once the 2011 Fast Track Panama Package is available for download and the initial orders have been placed, we’ll increase the price to $349.
Yet right now, you can save big. And the discounted price includes:
- Audio recordings of all our Panama experts’ presentations
- Copies of all hand-outs and slideshows
- Plus a special bonus report, titled: Vibrant, Affordable, Cosmopolitan Panama: Property and Lifestyle Secrets for 2011 (This report is only available to conference attendees and to you… when you order the Fast Track Panama Package.)
- And a $100 voucher toward any of our future conferences anywhere, any time. There is no expiration date on this voucher!
Reserve your copy today by completing our secure online form and save $150 on the 2011 Fast Track Panama Package.
But remember, we’ll only offer this low price until we have the recordings ready to deliver to you. At that point… the price goes up, and we’ll charge the full $349.
Point is: there won’t be a more affordable time to reserve your copy. This special conference discount is only available until we’re ready to deliver the recordings to you.
After that, we’ll charge the list price.
I’ll send the information about how to obtain your 2011 Fast Track Panama Package as soon as we’re finished making copies of the recordings, the handouts, the PowerPoint presentations, etc.
If These Tips, Secrets and Solutions… Don’t Work for You, Get a Full Refund
This is your best (and best-value) chance to fulfill your dreams in Panama, whether you’re looking to:
- Enjoy a comfortable, secure (and utterly relaxing) retirement
- Own a second home in exciting Panama City, on the beach, or in Panama’s glorious mountainous countryside
- Start that business you’ve been dreaming about, or
- Successfully invest in one of the world’s most attractive retirement havens…
As I mentioned earlier, we guarantee that the information in our 2011 Fast Track Panama Package will help you make your Panama dreams come true…whatever they are. If you don’t agree, we’ll return every penny you paid.
You have nothing to lose: You can call us at any time in the future—next month…next year…or next decade—and tell us the information didn’t help you. (Or don’t tell us anything. Just ask for your money back.) We’ll give you back your $199. And your $100 voucher, good toward any future event, is still yours to keep.
So if you serious about tapping into the opportunities still available in the hidden, affordable Panama, I urge you to reserve your 2011 Fast Track Panama Package now.
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