Supported by state of the art information technology, constant staff training and
the strategic location of its offices in the key business capitals of the world, the
firm is able to continually fulfill its clients' four basic needs:
If you are interested in any of the services offered by Mossack Fonseca & Co., you may approach us directly if you are a professional advisor specialised in offshore matters. Otherwise, we request that you contact us only through your attorneys, accountants, trust company or other professional advisor.
In principle, trusts and all subsidiaries and underlying
entities must be legally under the control and independent management of the
Trustee. These obligations are often in conflict with the wishes of the typical
owners of family businesses, who only need share certificates to be kept in
Trust. The Vista Trust includes provisions for the retention of share
certificates by the Trustee (Mossack Fonseca & Co. (BVI) Ltd.) irrespective of
the financial advantages of disposal, even prohibiting the Trustee from
intervening in the management of the underlying companies except in certain
circumstances. There are certain provisions in the VISTA TRUST for the
appointment and removal of directors of underlying companies to the Trust in
accordance with the terms of the Trust instrument.
Legal and Administrative Services Mossack Fonseca & Co. offers the following legal and administrative services to
satisfy our clients needs, in our capacity as attorney at law qualified to
practice in the Republic of Panama and Registered Agent of companies
incorporated in Panama, the British Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Seychelles and Belize.
Application for Licenses Each jurisdiction where we act as Registered Agents has its own special
requirements for the issuance of licenses and special recognition to local
and international companies that wish to engage in certain activities.
Mossack Fonseca & Co. acts as an intermediary before the
govern authorities of Panama, the British Virgin Islands, The Bahamas, Niue
and Seychelles in the obtainment of licenses, permits and recognition for
banking, trust, insurance, reinsurance and capitve insurance companies, as
well as mutual funds, mutual fund administrators and insurance stock
brokerage firms.
Industrial Property and Copyright Mossack Fonseca & Co.'s specialists give advice and register all forms in
respect of any kind of intellectual property in Panama, that is, industrial
property and copyright (and related rights). Regards trademarks, invention patents and other kinds of industrial
property (utility models, industrial designs, models, trade names and
industrial and trade secrets), we undertake all related formalities at the
directorate. General of the Industrial Property Registry and advise clients
with regard to the assignment and transfer of rights and licenses, as well
as concerning criminal proceedings for the proper use of trademarks,
objections to, cancellation and annulment of industrial registration
proceedings at competent courts of the Republic of Panama. As to copyright and related rights, we undertake all registration
formalities at the Copyright Directorate General and advise clients on
judicial proceedings.
Commercial Law Mossack Fonseca & Co.'s attorneys advise clients on various commercial matters,
particularly drafting and execution of domestic or international commercial
contracts such as purchases and sales, personal and real guarantees, financial
leases, factoring, franchises, technology (know-how) transfers, exchanges, assignments,
escrow agreements, negotiable instruments and securities. Additionally, Mossfon Lawyers further carryout all
formalities required for setting up business in the Republic of Panama and
obtaining licences for the practice of business, industry and services.
Corporate Law Mossack Fonseca & Co.'s lawyers specialize in corporations and advise clients on
setting up ideal vehicles, mergers, dissolutions, liquidations,
restructuring, drafting of tailor-made Memorandums and Articles of
Association, as well as concerning share capital and corporate decisions.
Immigration and Naturalization Law
We advise clients on immigration matters in the Republic of Panama and handle
all formalities obtaining visas for tourists, immigrants, workers,
investors, foreigners married to Panamanian executives and others. Consultancy services are also offered in respect of extensions, exit
and entry permits, residence and naturalization. Likewise, we apply on
behalf of our clients for special immigration status, such as that of
rentier retiree, independent means tourist and investor in the fields of
tourism, processing zones for export goods and reforestation.
Tax and Customs Law
We provide innovative and practical tax advice on specific high-profile transactions as well as part of our comprehensive tax advisory service covering the whole range of operations of our clients.
We have outstanding tax capability in all key finance and business aspects covering both investment and transactions carried our locally or cross-border.
Our tax lawyers have the experience of advising on the full spectrum of corporate, financing, investment and real estate transactions, as well as tax litigation, disputes and general compliance. In addition to corporate tax expertise, we have specialists who advise on VAT and other indirect taxes and on private client tax issues.
Labour Law
In our firm, we can provide our clients with experienced employment, employee benefits and pensions specialists. Our focus is that labor, social security and benefit programs to employees could be adequately managed and full compliance may be achieved, so as to prevent claims, liabilities and fines from producing adverse results to our clients.
We can help our clients to be on top of the risks and opportunities arising from changes in the law, by tracking and anticipating the latest legislative and regulatory proposals, as well as producing further advice based on land-mark court decisions or decisions issued by Public Bodies.
Banking Law Mossack Fonseca & Co. can provide advice in relation to the full spectrum of financial products including syndicated lending and leveraged and acquisition finance, asset finance, derivative products, project finance, financial regulatory, insolvency & restructuring and structured finance. We have performed advisory services for several major investment and commercial banks.
We could also provide assistance and advice to financial and banking entities with regarding requirements from regulatory authorities, supra national bodies, governments and government agencies.
Our practice also covers advisory services to insurers, brokers, asset managers, investment banks and securities exchanges on a broad range of transactions, product development, regulation and structural issues, including all aspects of online services.
Our practice encompasses the use and structuring of derivative instruments, including exchange traded and derivatives-based securities. We can also advise on financial institutions M&A.
Considering our broad experience in legal advisory and administration of assets and wealth of clients, as well as our continued engagement in international structures implemented by corporate clients, we have the capacity and knowledge to assist our clients with the design and administration of Know Your Client policies and documentation. We may also organize workshops and seminars related to this high sensitive area of risk administration.
Insurance Law Mossack Fonseca & Co.'s lawyers can assist clients in any kind of insurance and
reinsurance matters, such as policies, brokerage, adjustments, reseves,
civil and criminal liability relating insurance, capitive insurance,
judicial proceedings and all formalities at the Insurance and Reinsurance
superintendence of the Republic of Panama.
Colon Free Zone Mossack Fonseca & Co. carries out, on behalf of its clients, all formalities for
setting up companies in the Colon Free zone and other duty-free zones and
for procuring physical space, import and export permits, as well as for
handling customs matters, representation registrations and all required
procedures with official administrative authorities.
Investments and Incentives
Clients can obtain, through our offices, full advice on the various ways to benefit
from incentives deriving from investment in the Republic of Panama,
particularly in tourism in all its forms, processing zones for export goods,
oil transport, forestation, reforestation and mining, as well commercial,
industrial, tourist, educational and services activities in area bordering
the Panama Canal. Our lawyers can advise you regarding international treaties that Panama has subscribed
commercial exchange and the promotion and mutual protection of investments,
and can help clients to obtain investment certificates at the Investment
Registry of the National Directorate of Corporate Development of the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry granting the benefits of the special
provisions set down to ensure the juridical stability of investments.
Aviation Law Mossack Fonseca & Co. undertakes all formalities for the registration of
aircraft in Panama at Civil Aeronautics Directorate and the Public Registry,
as well as for procuring air navigation and commercial transport service
permits for domestic and foreign airlines.
Telecommunication Law
We assist clients in obtaining radio, television, telephone, trunk line, cell
phones and other communication media permits and licenses from the Public
Services Regulatory Entity of Panama. As
well, we advise clients concerning any telecommunication matters in Panama.
Stock Exchange
Advise is offered with regard to securities (bonds, shares, deposit certificates,
futures, negotiable commercial securities, commercial papers, investment
funds) as well as concerning the registration of companies and mutual funds
with the National Securities Commission and the Panama Stock Exchange.
Public Contracting
We can advise clients on any kinds of business transactions with the government
of the Republic of Panama, such as the concession and lease of state-owned
land, the rendering of services to the State, sales to the government,
contracts with the government and public and competitive bidders.
Lawsuit Mossack Fonseca & Co. specializes in local and international judicial
commercial, civil, maritime family, in heritance, fiscal, labour,
intellectual property, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
Legal Opinions
Where a Panama, British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Samoa or Seychelles company
negotiates an international agreement or is part of some international
business relationship, Mossack Fonseca & Co. can issue or obtain legal
opinions certifying the legal existence of the companies involved to offer
credibility and security to the parties, as well as the correct mechanism
for making decisions and signing documents. Mossack Fonseca & Co. also issues legal opinions on all matters
involving companies, especially with regard to international private Law
(conflict of laws as to space and time).
General Legal Practice
Mossack Fonseca & Co. is engaged in a broad range, general practice of law. Our firm has the ability to represent large and small business owners and professionals, consumers and others, in a wide variety of legal matters, from accident cases, to contract negotiation, to corporation law and partnerships, to family law and real estate and trial work.
Due to the expertise and know-how of our legal teams, we are able to advise clients on a whole range of civil, commercial and administrative Law matters.
Legal Information
The information on this web site is believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Opinions constitute our judgment and are subject to change. The information contained in the site is for general information only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.
