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Competitive Advantages

Farther starts here, at Panapark Free Zone, we connect businesses within a sustainable ecosystem, combining world-class infrastructure, innovation, and an integrated operating model that drives our clients’ growth.

Certified Comprehensive Security

The World BASC Organization, governed by the laws of the United States of America, awarded PANAPARK FREE ZONE the BASC Certification, making it the only free trade zone in Central America with this certification, which recognizes high international standards of security, traceability, and risk control throughout the logistics chain, preventing illicit activities and cargo contamination. With an investment of more than USD 155,000 and a year and a half of preparation by PFZ, the certification was granted following months of verification by international auditors, consolidating PANAPARK FREE ZONE’s pioneering leadership within Panama’s special economic regimes.

Multimodal Logistics Connectivity

Panama

A bridge connecting Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world.

Maritime

180
Trade Routes
170
Connected Countries
1,920
Connected Ports

Air Connectivity

93
International Destinations
34
Countries
248.4
Metric Tons of Air Cargo in 2025

Panama Canal

3%
Of global maritime trade passes through the Panama Canal
11,240
Commercial Vessel Transits in 2024
489.1
Metric Tons in 2025

Within this ecosystem lies Panapark Free Zone (PFZ), an industrial, logistics, and services free zone located in Panama’s metropolitan area. Its direct access to ports, airports, and the national logistics network makes it a strategic platform for regional distribution and integration into global supply chains.

Sustainable Business Ecosystem

Panapark ofrece un ecosistema empresarial integral de producción de bienes y servicios que genera más de 4,000 empleos directos e indirectos y una inversión conjunta acumulada de 661.48MM al cierre del 2025.

Facilitador e integrador de servicios

Panapark Free Zone facilitates business establishment, connectivity, and expansion through strategic partnerships, shared services, and a sustainable clustering model.
Impacto y crecimiento sostenible

We drive sustainable growth by combining investment, innovation, and job creation to generate a positive and lasting impact on businesses, people, and the environment.

Free Zone Benefits

Law 32 of April 5, 2011

Tax

Benefits

  • 0% Income Tax
  • 0% Tax on the Transfer of Tangible Goods and Services (ITBMS)
  • 0% Import Tax
  • 0% Export Tax
  • 0% Customs Duties
  • 5% Tax on Capital and Dividends
  • 0% Property Tax
  • 0% Real Estate Transfer Tax

Immigration

Benefits

  • Permanent Residency Permit for Investors
  • Temporary Residency Permit for Trusted Personnel and Specialized Technical Staff
  • Multiple Exit and Re-entry Permit
  • Short-Stay Visa for Investors or Businesspeople Visiting to Evaluate Their Business Operations

Employment

Benefits

  • 50% Educational Insurance Contribution
  • 5% Social Security Contribution
  • 25% Overtime Premium
  • 50% Premium for Work Performed on a Rest Day
  • The Employer May Establish Vacation Periods in Advance
  • Rest Days Are Determined by Mutual Agreement Between Both Parties

Efficient Spaces

Infrastructure Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

Standard Units

360m2 to 890m2

Standard Units

1,250m2 to 4,200m2

Industrial and Logistics Units

Starting at 12.000m2

BTS

Built to Suit

Comprehensive Services and Well-Being

Shared Value

Complementary services supporting employee well-being, sustainability, and day-to-day operations.

Panapark Shuttle Service

With daily morning and evening routes, the Panapark Shuttle provides employees with safe and efficient transportation to and from the free zone, enhancing their overall commuting experience.

Integrated Medical Services

Ambulance services, an on-site medical clinic, health fairs, and training programs focused on timely and preventive healthcare, medical transportation, and monthly medical consultations at the on-site clinic.

Talent Hub

We facilitate access to talent tailored to each company’s needs through tools such as the Konzerta platform, our internal job board, and strategic partnerships with academic institutions such as ITSE.

Sports Complex

Our sports complex promotes a culture of learning, well-being, and healthy living, strengthening connections among the companies within our community and creating a more sustainable and competitive work environment. It features:

  • Gym — Fully equipped to help you achieve your best health and performance
  • Multipurpose Courts — For soccer, basketball, and volleyball
  • Training and Development Rooms — Modern spaces to learn and grow
  • Event Hall
  • Cafeterias – A place to enjoy, recharge, and connect
  • Recreational Areas

Young Technical Talent Development Program

Together with the Instituto Técnico Superior Especializado (ITSE) and Voces Vitales, Panapark supports young talent from the local community by creating opportunities for them to receive training, develop their skills, and gain access to meaningful employment opportunities within the companies established in the free zone.

Community

Panapark

We believe in the power of building community and working together with companies on matters related to human resources, logistics, and comprehensive security. That is why we promote spaces and activities that strengthen connections among people and foster a more collaborative and connected environment.

Logistics

We strengthen the supply chain through strategies that optimize resources and foster productive partnerships, facilitating collaboration between companies and suppliers.

Comprehensive Security

We prioritize the safety and well-being of Panapark Free Zone’s facilities, employees, and companies through preventive measures, continuous monitoring, and proactive risk management.

Human Resources

We facilitate access to a skilled workforce, promote training and development programs, and streamline connections between educational partners and the needs of companies operating within the free zone.

On-Site Government Agencies

Operational Procedures Without Leaving the Free Zone

To streamline operational procedures, Panapark Free Zone has government agencies located within its premises.

National Customs Authority

Procedures related to the import and export of goods.

Panamanian Food Agency

Food registration, inspection, and health certification procedures.

MIDA Agricultural Quarantine Directorate

Inspections and permits for the import, export, and transit of animal and plant products.