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Call Centers & BPO

The nearshoring hub of the Americas

40-50%
Savings vs USA
CustomerServ 2024
8,000+
BPO Workers
Nearshore Americas
$210M
Market Value
Business Panama
2,000
Dell Employees
Nearshore Americas

Sector Overview

Panama has established itself as a premium destination for call centers and BPO operations, offering 40-50% cost savings compared to the United States. With a bilingual workforce of over 8,000 professionals, EST timezone alignment, and tax benefits under Law 54, companies like Dell and Sitel have already established significant operations. Panama's BPO market is valued at $210 million with double-digit growth projected.

Investment Opportunities

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Technical Support

Help desk and technical support services for US and LatAm companies.

Sales & Marketing

Telemarketing, lead generation, and customer service in Spanish and English.

Back Office

Data processing, billing, and administrative operations.

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Success Stories

Dell

"2,000 employees in Panama, 60% focused on LatAm market"

Dell
Jobs created: 2,000

"One of the largest BPO employers in Panama"

Sitel

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Last updated: 2/3/2025