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Ospitessa in Panama

Panama uses the US dollar, charges a 10% tax on accommodation and is rolling out electronic invoicing through the tax authority (DGI). Here is where Ospitessa stands.

Area

What applies

Ospitessa

E-invoicing

Electronic invoicing (DGI) being made mandatory for businesses in stages.

Coming soon · on request

Tourist tax

10% ITBMS on accommodation.

Works today

Also relevant

US dollar as everyday currency: no exchange risk on rates.

Works today

Payments

Card payments through local acquirers and payment links on request (Stripe is not available for local businesses here).

Coming soon · on request

Guest languages the AI receptionist speaks here

Spanish, English, French, German and 40+ more

Currency

USD

This page summarises rules as we understand them in November 2026. It is not legal or tax advice: check the current requirements with your local authority or adviser.

What works the same everywhere

AI receptionist on calls, WhatsApp, chat and OTA messages in your guests’ languages
Channel manager with Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, Agoda, Trip.com, Google Hotels, Hotelbeds, Hostelworld, HRS and 70+ partners
Online check-in and ID scanning (MRZ of passports and EU ID cards)
Tourist / city tax lines on bookings and invoices
Card payments, payment links and deposits through Stripe
Smart locks (TTLock), Guest App, housekeeping and restaurant

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