If I buy a large plot of land, what are the procedures to get residential lot development permits with the Panamanian government?
The first step is to get the property surveyed topographically by a Panamanian licensed topographer / engineer. Second, you need a Panamanian licensed architect to design the master plan. Third, you need a Panamanian engineer to prepare the construction drawings. Fourth, you need a Panamanian licensed environmental engineer to prepare an environmental impact study. Fifth, you present the project to and get it approved by the ANAM (Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente), which is the equivalent of the Environmental Enforcement Agency in the USA. Sixth, you present the project to the municipal engineer to get the construction permits. Depending on the project, there may be additional steps necessary in terms of permitting.
