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2. Articles of Incorporation
According to Law 32 of February 26, 1927, Articles
of Incorporation must at least contain the following
information:
- Name and domicile of each subscriber of the
Articles of Incorporation.
- Name of the corporation. This must not be
identical or similar to the name of any existing
corporation, to avoid confusion. The name of
the corporation can be stated in any language
- The denomination will include a word, phrase
or abbreviation that indicates it is a corporation
and differentiates it from an individual or
company of other nature.
- The general objective(s).
- The amount of social capital; the number and
par value of shares into which the capital is
divided; indication of any emission of shares
without par value, declarations mentioned in
article 22 of this Law.
- The amount of share capital and the par value
of share can be stated in the currency of the
Republic of Panama or in other country's legal
currency, or in both.
- In case various types of shares exist, the
number of each type, and the restrictions or
requirements for each type of share; or the
disposition of each designation, preferences,
privileges and voting power, or the restrictions;
any other requisite might be determined by resolution
of the majority of shareholders with interest
in the matter or by resolution of the majority
of directors.
- The amount of shares each subscriber to the
Articles of Incorporation agrees to receive.
- Corporation's domicile, and the name and domicile
of resident agent in the Republic of Panama,
who may be a legal entity.
- Duration of corporation.
- The number of directors that must not be less
than three (3), their specific name and addresses.
- Any other legal clause that other subscribers
agree on.
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