Due Diligence for Investors in Panama & the Netherlands

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Due Diligence for Investors in Panama and The Netherlands

Panama is the most developed and industrialized country in Central America. This combined with its location at the crossroads of the Americas and an investor-friendly tax system has recently made it a prime starting place for companies and individuals seeking opportunities in the region. Many companies find that the best way to break into the market is to partner with a local company. We work with our contacts in the country to vet potential business partners, identify risks and ensure that your interests are protected. Likewise, individuals who seek investment opportunities in the country should protect themselves against unscrupulous vendors. Bakker DeLaCruz works with local contacts to check out the following: bank guarantees, building licenses, seller background check/corporate registration verification and land title confirmation. We also work work with them to help you take advantage of the laws designed to attract foreign investment.

The Netherlands is the Delaware of continental Europe. It is also known as the gateway to Europe. It is the European hub of over 1,700 North American businesses because its strategic location, pro-business government, tax laws and sophisticated labor force make it easier to launch or expand operations in Europe. In addition, the US is the largest foreign investor in the Netherlands. Bakker DeLaCruz can help you vet potential partners and coordinate with local counsel to ensure your interests are protected. We also ensure that your European operations are in compliance with the long reach of many US regulations. Finally, we help you take advantage of the national investment incentives, including substantial subsidies, services and tax exemptions available to both foreign and Dutch companies.

PANAMA NEWS

Panama has Latin America’s highest foreign direct investment level. Read more here.

Panama experiencing hotel "boom." Get the details here.

Expert: Panamanian airline has the best profit margin in the Americas and possibly in the world--17%. Read more here.

3G Commercial infrastructure launched in Panama. Read more here.

Panama's 2007 Law Designed to Attract Multinationals - Click here to download.

NETHERLANDS NEWS

Foreign investment in the Netherlands remains steady, even while worldwide foreign investments fell. Read the article here.

The Netherlands ranks at number eight on the the World Economic Forum's 2008 global competitiveness rankings. The report cites improved labor and goods efficiency. Read the report here.

The port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest. Until recently, it was the busiest in the world. A 2006 survey ranked the Netherlands as Europe's "most desirable" location for European Distribution Centers (EDCs).

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