Why Panama?
The strategic gateway between the UK and Latin America — a stable, dollarised, fast-growing hub for international business.
~8%
Average annual economic growth over the past decade
20+
Free trade and association agreements, including the EU-Central America Association Agreement
USD
Official currency — dollarised economy since 1904
1990
Uninterrupted democratic elections since 1990
Strategic Role in Panama-UK Business Relations
- British companies already established in Panama, including Diageo, King´s College, KPMG and PwC
- Panama is part of the EU-Central America Association Agreement
- Direct trade and investment support from the British Embassy in Panama and the Department for International Trade
- BritCham has connected UK and Panamanian businesses since 2012
Panama as a Business and Investment Hub
- Home to the Panama Canal, the world's most important interoceanic route
- Colon Free Zone - the second-largest Special Economic Zone in the world. Only 60 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, linking the Pacific and Atlantic
- Regional logistics hub with world-class port and air transport infrastructure
- Stable political environment with no major civil or political unrest
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