Executive Summary
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has approved a Digital Fiscal Lottery system linking authorized electronic invoices to monthly prize draws. The initiative, administered by the Gaming Control Board, automatically enrolls VAT-registered taxpayers issuing e-invoices under Law 256 of 2021, with the first draw scheduled for December 2026.
Secondary Regulatory & Regional Updates
- Digital Fiscal Lottery Launch: Panama’s MEF and the Gaming Control Board (JCJ) approved the Digital Fiscal Lottery System, under which every authorized electronic invoice automatically generates an entry into monthly prize draws; no separate taxpayer registration is required. MEF Official Announcement
- Effective Dates & Prize Claims: The first draw is scheduled for December 2026 with monthly draws thereafter; winners must claim prizes within 90 calendar days via the MEF taxpayer portal, subject to AML verification. MEF Official Announcement
- Compliance Action Items: VAT-registered entities, including foreign subsidiaries and permanent establishments, are eligible by default when issuing authorized e-invoices after the JCJ resolution’s effective date; no new tax rates or filing obligations are created. MEF Official Announcement
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