Panama's Territorial Taxation: What It Covers and What It Does Not
The territoriality principle in Article 694 of the Fiscal Code is why many foreigners look at Panama in the first place. It is also the concept most often misread. This guide explains what counts as Panama-source income and what does not, where the doubtful cases sit, what formal obligations survive even without tax, and why territoriality does not resolve your position at home.