City of Knowledge was created by Law 6 of February 10, 1998 as a knowledge platform focused on improving Panama's innovation capabilities. Located on 82 hectares of the former Clayton military base, facing the Miraflores Locks, it houses universities, research centers, international organizations, and technology companies working on innovation, science, and humanities.
Key Statistics
Benefits
Complete Income Tax Exemption
0% income tax for technology, innovation, and research activities.
Tax-Free Import
Exemption from import duties for project equipment, machinery, and materials.
Innovation Community
Access to universities, research centers, and international networking.
Tax Incentives
Income Tax
0%Conditions: Innovation, technology, research activities
VAT
0%Conditions: Affiliated operations
Import
0%Conditions: Project equipment and materials
Dividends
5-10%Conditions: Applies when declaring dividends
Eligible Activities
- Technology and software development
- Scientific research
- Higher education and research
- Creative and cultural industries
- Human rights and humanitarian affairs
- Health and medical innovation
- Biodiversity and environment
- Data processing and telecommunications
Affiliation Requirements
- Mission aligned with innovation and social change
- Activities in technology, science, education, health, or culture
- Differentiated innovation proposal
- Economic, environmental, and social sustainability plan
- International vocation and ability to attract talent
- Interest in forming alliances with the CdS community
Established Companies
INDICASAT
Research
SENACYT
Science & Tech
FSU Panama
Education
UNDP
International
UNICEF
International
UNFPA
International