Panama — Special Economic Zones
Panama has 26 Special Economic Zones, encompassing 8 Free Zones, 7 Special Economic Zones, 5 Industrial Parks, 2 Technology Parks, tracked by SEZ Explorer.
Zone Overview
| Total Zones | 26 |
|---|---|
| Zone Types | 8 Free Zones, 7 Special Economic Zones, 5 Industrial Parks, 2 Technology Parks |
| Region | Americas |
Zones in Panama (26 total)
- Tech Valley Free Zone — Veracruz, Arraiján, Panamá Oeste (est. 2023)
- Zona Franca Astibal (Astilleros Puerto de Balboa) — Ancón, Panamá
- Zona Franca Aristos — Chepo (est. 2010)
- IFZA Panama Free Zone — Panama City (est. 2025)
- City of Knowledge (Ciudad del Saber) — Clayton (former Fort Clayton), Panamá City (est. 1998)
- Zona Franca Colon Maritime Investor (Colón Maritime Investor, S.A.) — Colón (est. 2019)
- Oil Free Zones (Petroleum Free Zone) — various locations (storage, pipelines, refineries) (est. 1987)
- Zona Franca Estatal de Davis (Unidad Administrativa de Bienes Revertidos) — Davis, Colón (est. 1948)
- Zona Franca del Istmo (Zona Franca del Istmo S.A.) — 24 de Diciembre, Panamá (est. 2005)
- Zona Franca de Las Américas (Mi Morocho S.A.) — Pacora, Panamá (est. 2008)
- Zona Franca Las Cabras — Las Cabras, Pesé, Herrera (est. 2021)
- Zona Franca PANEXPORT (Inmobiliaria SUCASA S.A.) — Panamá (est. 1974)
- Zona Franca de Chilibre (Expert Diesel, S.A.) — Chilibre, Panamá (est. 2012)
- Zona Franca Bless Interoceanic — Curundú
- Aguadulce Special Economic Area and Multipurpose Terminal (ASEA) — Aguadulce (est. 2022)
- Barú Free Zone (Zona Franca de Barú) — Barú (Puerto Armuelles) (est. 2001)
- Zona Franca de Albrook (Zona Procesadora de Exportación Albrook, S.A.) — Ciudad de Panamá, Albrook, Ancón (est. 1998)
- Zona Franca Eurofusión (Eurofusión, S.A.) — La Valdeza, Capira (est. 2004)
- Pesquera del Pacífico — Panamá (est. 2025)
- Colón Free Trade Zone — Colón (est. 1948)
- Panamá Pacífico Special Economic Area — Veracruz, Arraiján (est. 2004)
- Zona Franca Panapark — Panamá
- Zona Franca BPO's — Brisas del Golf
- Zona Franca Hern in Zone — Chagres
- Zona Franca Marpesca — Ancón
- Zona Franca Panama Digital Gateway — Corozal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Special Economic Zones are there in Panama?
Panama has 26 Special Economic Zones registered on SEZ Explorer.
What types of economic zones exist in Panama?
Panama's zone ecosystem includes 8 Free Zones, 7 Special Economic Zones, 5 Industrial Parks, 2 Technology Parks.
What is a notable Special Economic Zone in Panama?
Tech Valley Free Zone is one of the economic zones in Panama, located in Veracruz, Arraiján, Panamá Oeste.