Easy Living In A Tax Haven

I’ve been warning people of the risks of hanging all your hopes on any one country… any one economy… or any one currency… for close on 30 years.

If everything you own is tied to one country and things go awry there it will likely spell disaster.

The smart move is diversification.

I’ve established residency in three countries, hold a second passport, and have built a portfolio that includes rental properties, significant land holdings, and seven personal residences.

But there is one country where I’ve invested more money than anywhere else in the world… and that’s Panama.

From farmland to a condo in the capital to a commercial rental, a full-scale beach community development, and my legacy investment on the country’s Sunset Coast, Los Islotes, I’m committed to this country that’s been my part-time home for the past two decades.

Panama’s lifestyle advantages are simple. This is an affordable tax haven with plenty of beaches, easy residency, and a modern capital city.

And the investment fundamentals?

They’re the most compelling in the region…

The U.S. dollar is the currency, meaning no exchange-rate risk…

Panama is Latin America’s banking hub, with more than 50 general and international banks in Panama City alone…

This country has seen sustained economic growth over the past 10 years—as most everywhere it slowed during the pandemic but has rebounded impressively since…

The Panama Canal is critical to the world economy, which ensures that this will always be a stable and valuable area…

The government is pro-business and foreigner-friendly, meaning outsized incentives for foreign retirees and investors…

The country has a solid legal system and strong personal property rights…

A stable economy is important for investment growth, but Panama also offers a unique set of benefits associated with its property investment market in particular:

Depending on what you buy in Panama, you can be exempt from property tax for up to 15 years…

Key local developers here have long track records spanning decades, meaning you can feel confident when buying…

Panama doesn’t depend on North American buyers and investors, but it does cater to them, with American designs and features not found in many other Latin American countries…

Developer financing is often available… financing for foreigners is rare, and several developers here have decades of experience…

This is my beat, and a market where I have built up a solid network of contacts.

In January I’ll be gathering this team together in Panama City, Panama, for the 2026 Live And Invest Overseas Panama Conference and I’d like to extend an invitation to you to join us there.

The way I see it, you can’t decide whether or not Panama makes sense for you until you do at least two things…

First, you need to spend time here.

Second, you need to hear from those who have gone before you.

Our Live And Invest Overseas Panama Conference allows you to achieve both objectives. It also connects you with all the in-country experts you’ll need to know to make your move here as quickly and smoothly as can be.

Whether you’re looking for a retirement haven, investment opportunity, a back-up residency, or a fresh start, Panama fits the bill.

Stay diversified,

Lief Simon
Editor, Offshore Living Letter