ITBMS Registration
A business must register as an ITBMS taxpayer with the DGI once its turnover passes the registration threshold.
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Who this applies to
- New businesses approaching the threshold
- Sole traders and companies selling goods or services in Panama
- Businesses that previously stayed below the threshold
What to file
ITBMS taxpayer registration with the DGI, using the company RUC.
How to file
With the DGI. Confirm the current registration steps on dgi.mef.gob.pa.
Payment due
No registration payment is set out in Finn's Panama rules. Monthly ITBMS is due with the Formulario 430 on the 15th.
Penalties for missing this deadline
Finn's Panama rules do not hold a penalty for late registration. Confirm the current position with the DGI.
Filing checklist
- Track monthly and annual turnover
- Register when either threshold is passed
- Start charging ITBMS on invoices once registered
- Set up the monthly 15th deadline
- Keep the registration confirmation
Documents you'll need
- RUC
- Aviso de Operación
- Turnover records
- Company registration details from the Registro Público
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the threshold because US$36,000 a year is lower than many founders expect
- Watching only annual turnover when the monthly US$3,000 test applies
- Charging ITBMS before registering
- Forgetting that exports are zero-rated and not exempt
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