On the other hand, banks with an international license, which direct, from an office established in Panama, transactions that are perfected, consummated or have their effects abroad, and carry out activities that require authorization from the Superintendency of Banks, are exempt from the implementation of the Electronic Billing System, as long as they do not generate taxable income within the Territory of the Republic of Panama.
Banks holding a general license and an international license are required to use the SFEP for financial operations provided under the General License, with operations and services under the International License being exempt from using the SFEP.
This Executive Decree entered into force upon its promulgation in the Official Gazette on January 26, 2023.