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What makes JJ Associates different?

We combine deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach, ensuring businesses receive comprehensive support in navigating Latin America's evolving landscape.

Tailored business solutions

  • Expert guidance in company formation
  • Seamless regulatory compliance services
  • Integrated financial solutions for expansion

Proven success in LATAM markets

  • Decades of combined experience in legal, financial, and business consultancy
  • Extensive knowledge of Panama’s legal and business regulations
  • A trusted partner for international entrepreneurs and corporations

Why choose us

Our commitment to excellence ensures that businesses looking to enter or expand in Latin America receive structured, compliant, and innovative solutions, including Panama residency services to support long‑term growth.

  • Unmatched expertise in LATAM regulatory frameworks
  • Strategic business solutions designed for long-term success
  • Personalized approach tailored to your company’s goals

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Team Member
Alessandra Cerrud

Senior Lawyer

Team Member
James Coughlan

CFO & Founder

Team Member
Jonathan Darden

CEO & Founder

Frequently asked questions

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A Panama Private Interest Foundation is a legal entity created under Law 25 of 1995 that holds assets in its own name for the benefit of beneficiaries named by the founder. It has no shareholders or owners, its assets form a separate patrimony from the founder's, and it is commonly used for asset protection and succession planning.

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Panama's Qualified Investor Program grants permanent residency to foreigners who invest at least $300,000 in new real estate, or $500,000 in resale property, Panamanian securities or a fixed-term deposit at Banco Nacional or Caja de Ahorros. Executive Decree 17 of September 8, 2026 updated the program and requires the investment to be held for at least five years.

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Brazil now requires Central Bank authorization for any company offering crypto intermediation, custody or brokerage to Brazilian clients. Existing operators have until October 29, 2026 to apply, and those that don't must stop operating within 30 days. Here's who is affected, what the license requires and what to do before the deadline.

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