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Contact us at gerencia@bbplegalcorp.com to verify your nationality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Fees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS$2,500.00 + 7% ITBMS (VAT) — per Art. 4.2.1.2.4.2, Acuerdo No. 609-A of June 4, 2021, Colegio Nacional de Abogados de Panamá.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGovernment \u0026amp; Notary Costs (paid directly by client)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotary fees: ~US$30.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Treasury: US$250.00 (certified check)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Migration Service (SNM): US$800.00 (certified check)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal government costs: ~US$1,080.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional out-of-pocket expenses (apostilles, translations, health certificate, passport photos) vary by case and will be quoted individually. Dependent applications quoted separately: US$1,000 per dependent + ITBMS.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLegal Basis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecutive Decree No. 226 of July 20, 2021; Decree-Law No. 3 of February 22, 2008; Executive Decree No. 320 of August 8, 2008; Law 38 of 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproval timeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4–6 months from filing of complete file.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBP Legal Corp","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44178891767907,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"panama-qualified-investor-residency-e-d-722","title":"Panama Qualified Investor Residency (E.D. 722)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegal representation and full processing of the \u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Residency Permit as a Qualified Investor\u003c\/strong\u003e, under Executive Decree No. 722 of October 15, 2020. This is the \u003cstrong\u003efastest route to permanent residency in Panama\u003c\/strong\u003e — approval target of 30 calendar days from filing of a complete file. 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The investment itself (real estate, securities, or bank deposit) is the client's direct commitment and is not part of BBP Legal Corp's fees. 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