Legal residency in Paraguay
Legal residency is the immigration status that allows a foreign national to establish themselves legally in Paraguay. The applicable procedure depends on the residency route and the circumstances of the applicant.
Paraguay · Residency · Companies · Investment
Paraguay residency, company formation and investment for international clients.
We help international entrepreneurs, investors and foreign nationals establish residency, create companies, invest and operate in Paraguay, combining local execution with an international tax and business perspective.
International clients
Local execution in Paraguay
International tax and business perspective
Before making a decision
Paraguay can be an opportunity. But not for the same reasons for everyone.
Obtaining residency, incorporating a company, changing your tax position or making an investment are different decisions. Before starting a procedure, it is important to understand your objective, where you currently live, how you generate income and what relationship you intend to establish with Paraguay.
You want to relocate and establish legal residency in Paraguay.
You need a Paraguayan company to conduct business or invest.
Your decision has tax implications in more than one country.
You are considering an investment or the Paraguay Investor Pass.
A fundamental distinction
Are legal residency and tax residency in Paraguay the same thing?
No.
Legal or immigration residency and tax residency are different
concepts. Obtaining Paraguayan residency or a national ID does not,
by itself, mean that you have ceased to be tax resident in another
country. When an international tax objective is involved, both sides
of the situation need to be analysed separately.
Tax residency
Tax residency determines a person's position for tax purposes and requires an analysis of the facts, applicable rules and, in international cases, the relationship with the country where the person previously lived or continues to maintain interests.
Services in Paraguay
Residency, company formation, compliance and investment within one coordinated strategy.
We work both with individuals who want to establish themselves in Paraguay and with international entrepreneurs, investors and foreign shareholders who need to create or maintain a local structure.
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Residency in Paraguay
Support for foreign nationals who want to establish legal residency in Paraguay, prepare their documentation correctly and coordinate the process through the relevant local procedures.
- Temporary residency
- Permanent residency where applicable
- Paraguayan national ID
- Document preparation and local coordination
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Company formation in Paraguay
Incorporation and implementation of Paraguayan companies for international entrepreneurs, investors and foreign shareholders who want to conduct business or establish a corporate presence in Paraguay.
- EAS and other corporate structures
- Foreign shareholders and partners
- Corporate and administrative coordination
- Local operational setup
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RUC, accounting and local compliance
Incorporating a company or registering in Paraguay is only the beginning. We coordinate the administrative, tax and accounting obligations required to maintain an organised local operation.
- RUC and tax registration
- Accounting and filings
- Ongoing compliance
- Local administrative support
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Investment and Paraguay Investor Pass
Support for foreign investors considering Paraguay for capital allocation, real estate, business investment or residency linked to a qualifying investment.
- Paraguay Investor Pass
- Real estate investment
- Structural and document review
- Local transaction coordination
International projects
Not every international client comes to Paraguay for the same reason.
Two areas that require particularly careful coordination are establishing a Paraguayan company as a foreign entrepreneur and structuring investment projects linked to Paraguay.
Company formation
Starting a Paraguayan company as a foreigner
For an international entrepreneur, incorporating the company is only one part of the process. Shareholders, documentation, RUC, accounting and the company's ongoing operation should be coordinated from the outset.
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Investment
Paraguay Investor Pass and real estate investment
When investment and residency form part of the same decision, the transaction should be structured before capital is committed. The asset, documentation, source of funds and immigration route need to work together.
Why N30 Paraguay
Local expertise in Paraguay. International perspective.
We work with clients from different countries who need more than the execution of a local procedure. Our role is to understand how Paraguay fits into their personal, business, investment or tax situation and then implement the Paraguayan side correctly.
International clients
Our approach is designed for foreign nationals, entrepreneurs, investors and shareholders coming to Paraguay from different jurisdictions and administrative systems.
Local execution
We coordinate documentation, professionals, procedures and local obligations required to implement the project in Paraguay.
International perspective
When required, Paraguay is analysed together with the client's previous residence, companies, income streams and international structure.
One strategy, not isolated procedures
Residency, company formation, RUC, investment and taxation may form part of the same project. Each element should make sense within the wider structure.
N30
N30 Paraguay is a brand of N30Global
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N30Global is an international tax advisory firm. This relationship allows us to combine specialised execution in Paraguay with a broader perspective on tax residency, international business structures, wealth and cross-border planning.
International clients
Who can Paraguay make sense for?
There is no single profile. Paraguay can serve very different purposes depending on a person's activity, assets, current residence and objectives.
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International entrepreneurs
Founders and business owners who want to establish a company, conduct business or create an operational base in Paraguay.
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Foreign investors
Investors considering real estate, business projects or residency programs linked to qualifying investment in Paraguay.
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International professionals
Consultants, professionals and internationally active business owners considering living or operating from Paraguay.
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Foreign shareholders and groups
Companies or shareholders from different countries that need to incorporate a Paraguayan entity and coordinate its local operation.
How we work
From your initial situation to execution in Paraguay.
STEP 01
We understand your case
We review what you want to achieve, where you currently live, your activity and the relationship you intend to establish with Paraguay.
STEP 02
We define the right path
We determine which processes make sense for your objective and which ones you do not need to initiate.
STEP 03
We execute in Paraguay
We coordinate the documentation, procedures and local professionals required to implement the solution.
STEP 04
We provide continuity
When the project requires it, we coordinate RUC, accounting, compliance and subsequent operational requirements.
Paraguay insights
Understand the rules before deciding what structure you need.
Our guides cover practical questions faced by foreign nationals, entrepreneurs and investors considering residency, company formation or investment in Paraguay.
Temporary vs permanent residency in Paraguay
Understand the difference between the main residency routes and why the appropriate option depends on your circumstances and objectives.
Read the residency guide →How to start a company in Paraguay as a foreigner
Learn the main considerations for foreign founders and shareholders before incorporating and operating a Paraguayan company.
Read the company guide →Paraguay Investor Pass and permanent residency
Understand how the investment route to permanent residency works and which issues should be reviewed before committing capital.
Read the Investor Pass guide →
Frequently asked questions
Essential questions about residency, companies and investment in Paraguay.
Can a foreigner obtain residency in Paraguay?
Paraguay has immigration procedures available to foreign nationals who want to establish legal residency in the country. The appropriate route and required documentation depend on the applicant's circumstances and the type of residency involved.
Are legal residency and tax residency in Paraguay the same?
No. Legal residency is an immigration matter, while tax residency is a tax concept. Obtaining residency or a Paraguayan national ID does not, by itself, mean that you have ceased to be tax resident in another country.
Can a foreigner start a company in Paraguay?
Foreign entrepreneurs and shareholders can participate in Paraguayan companies. The appropriate corporate structure and operational setup depend on the activity, shareholders, investment and requirements of the project.
What is an EAS in Paraguay?
An Empresa por Acciones Simplificadas, or EAS, is one of the corporate structures used to conduct business in Paraguay. Whether it is suitable for a particular project should be assessed according to the activity, shareholders and intended operation.
What is a Paraguayan RUC and what is it used for?
The RUC is Paraguay's taxpayer registration and identification system for individuals and companies. It is used to comply with relevant tax obligations, but having a RUC does not, by itself, establish tax residency.
What is the Paraguay Investor Pass?
The Paraguay Investor Pass is a route designed for qualifying foreign investors seeking permanent residency through eligible forms of investment. The applicable investment category, requirements and supporting documentation should be reviewed before capital is committed.
Does N30 Paraguay only work with European or Spanish clients?
No. N30 Paraguay works with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and foreign nationals from different countries. Our services are designed for international clients who need to execute a project in Paraguay and, where relevant, coordinate it with their situation in other jurisdictions.
What is the relationship between N30 Paraguay and N30Global?
N30 Paraguay is a brand of N30Global focused on services and execution in Paraguay. N30Global is an international tax advisory firm, allowing us to bring a broader cross-border perspective when a project involves more than one jurisdiction.
Does Paraguay really fit your situation?
Before applying for residency, setting up a company or making an investment, we review your situation to help you determine what the right next step should be.
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