What does the mandatory RUC update campaign imply?
The General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) from Panama issued the Resolution No. 201-4488 of June 4, 2025, officially published in the Official Digital Gazette No. 30302 June 17th. This regulation begins a mandatory campaign of Registry of Taxpayers (RUC) update for all taxpayers, both individuals and legal entities.
The update must be performed exclusively through the platform e-Tax 2.0, completing all mandatory fields established by the DGI.
Until when is the deadline?
The maximum term to fulfill this obligation is the August 31, 2025. Taxpayers must update their information before that date to avoid formal penalties.
Who should update their RUC?
- Natural persons with an active RUC or who must register as taxpayers.
- Legal entities (companies, foundations, commercial entities).
- Freelancers and service providers registered as taxpayers.
What data needs to be updated?
The system requires correctly completing fields such as:
- Registered economic activity.
- Updated tax address.
- Recent contact information (phone numbers and email).
- Legal representative information (in case of legal entities).
- Other essential fields that the DGI considers mandatory in e-Tax 2.0.
All information will be verified by the DGI once submitted.
What happens if it doesn't update correctly?
According to the Tax Procedure Code, article 290, formal non-compliance violations include:
- Failure to update the RUC within the legal deadline.
- Provide incomplete, insufficient, or incorrect data.
Fines range from B/.100 to B/.500 depending on the severity of the breach. Furthermore, the consequences can extend to:
- Restrictions on banking or commercial transactions.
- Suspension of the RUC's authorization to operate legally.
Procedure on the e-Tax 2.0 platform
- Access the portal e-Tax 2.0 with user credentials or through legally registered entities.
- Complete all required fields according to the specific requirements defined by the DGI.
- Review the information carefully before submitting, as it will be officially verified.
- Keep the upgrade receipt as legal backup.
📊 Operational Impact and Key Steps
| Element | Main details |
| Reason | Truthfulness and updating of tax data |
| Deadline | Until August 31, 2025 |
| Range | Natural and legal persons registered as taxpayers |
| Required data | Activity, address, contact, and legal representatives |
| Potential fines | B/.100-500 for non-compliance or false information |
| Update Mode | DGI e-Tax Platform 2.0 |
✅ Recommendations for contributing without risk
- Start the update as soon as possible to avoid system overload.
- Verify all required fields before submitting the information.
- Obtain and save the digital acknowledgment of receipt as legal proof.
- Coordinate with your accounting team or tax advisor to ensure accuracy.
- If you have any doubts, contact your tax advisor to avoid penalties.
With this clear and detailed information, you can be sure to meet this tax obligation within the established deadlines and with correctly updated information. Complying on time protects you from penalties and ensures operational continuity in all types of business transactions.
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