The FTA (free trade agreement) between Mexico and Panama has entered into force on 20 April 2015, after ratification by Mexico. The FTA was signed on 3 April 2014 in Panama and on 12 March 2014 in Mexico. According to the FTA Mexico will directly obtain special tariff treatment about 72% of approved products (copper, aluminum, steel, automobiles, auto parts, paints, cosmetics, and perfumes) and this tariff will be gradually reduced after 5 years.
«
Previous post
DTA between Chile and Argentina signed
DTA between Chile and Argentina signed
Related Posts
US, Mexico hold discussions in advance of USMCA joint review
March 19, 2026
The US Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard have convened on 18 March 2026 to kick off bilateral technical discussions in advance of the USMCA Joint Review on 1 July 2026. Technical teams
Read More
Panama: MEF to dissolve thousands of suspended companies starting February 2026
February 25, 2026
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) announced on 23 February 2026 that it will launch a major initiative to dissolve suspended legal entities, reinforcing Panama's commitment to legal and financial transparency while meeting international
Read More
Mexico introduces tax incentive for films, AV productions
February 25, 2026
Mexico has published a decree granting a tax incentive for film and audiovisual production in the Official Gazette on 16 February 2026. The government aims to align its creative industry with international standards, including cash rebates and tax
Read More
Panama ratifies tax information exchange agreement with Ecuador
February 17, 2026
Panama has ratified its first tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with Ecuador through Law No. 508, published in the Official Gazette on 13 February 2026. Key highlights include the formal approval of a tax information exchange agreement
Read More
OECD: Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay sign CARF MCAA, Addendum to CRS MCAA
February 13, 2026
According to an OECD update, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) and the Addendum to
Read More
Mexico: SAT updates digital service providers list for VAT
February 10, 2026
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) has issued Official Letter No. 700-04-00-00-00-2026-003, publishing an updated list of non-resident digital service providers registered in the Federal Taxpayers Registry (RFC) for VAT purposes. The
Read More