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Choosing the company before analysing the business
Shareholders, investment, intended operations, governance and the company's role within the wider structure should be reviewed before choosing the legal vehicle.
EAS · Foreign shareholders · RUC · Local operations
Start a company in Paraguay as a foreigner.
We help international entrepreneurs and investors assess, incorporate and launch a Paraguayan company with a structure suited to their activity, shareholders and international objectives. We coordinate the corporate setup, RUC, accounting and local operation so you do not simply receive a company: you receive a structure you can actually use.
Foreign shareholders
Corporate and tax coordination
International business perspective
EAS
One or multiple shareholders
Foreign investors
Foreign shareholders are permitted
EAS capital
No statutory minimum capital
Operations
Incorporation + RUC + continuity
International clients
Can a foreigner start a company in Paraguay?
Yes.
Foreign individuals and foreign legal entities may participate
as shareholders in a Paraguayan EAS. Where foreign shareholders
do not meet the local requirements to incorporate or represent
the company directly, the official EAS framework allows the
process to be structured through a qualifying legal
representative and a properly formalised power of attorney.
Foreign individual shareholder.
Foreign company acting as shareholder.
Single-shareholder or multi-shareholder EAS.
Operating businesses, investments and international structures.
Before incorporating
Starting the company is the easy part. Fixing the wrong structure may not be.
A company creates obligations from the moment it begins to exist. The key decision is therefore not simply “opening an EAS”, but understanding why you need it and how you will actually use it.
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Thinking only about incorporation
RUC, accounting, tax filings, invoicing, banking documentation and compliance come afterwards. The company should be designed for day two, not only day one.
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Confusing a Paraguayan company with personal tax residency
Owning shares in a Paraguayan company does not automatically change your personal tax residency or eliminate obligations in other jurisdictions.
Corporate structure
EAS or SA? We do not recommend a company type before understanding the project.
Empresa por Acciones Simplificadas
The EAS was created by Law 6480/2020 as a flexible corporate structure intended to facilitate business formalisation. It may be formed by one or more shareholders and does not require a statutory minimum capital.
- May have one shareholder or multiple shareholders.
- Shareholders may be individuals or legal entities.
- Incorporation is processed through Paraguay's electronic EAS/SUACE system.
- Foreign shareholders may participate.
When the project requires something different
An EAS should not automatically be used for every project. Certain investment structures, shareholder arrangements, financing requirements, governance needs or wider corporate groups may justify analysing an SA or another alternative.
- Number and profile of shareholders.
- Business activity and investment level.
- Desired corporate governance.
- Relationship with other entities in the group.
From idea to operation
We do not simply hand you a company. We coordinate its launch.
The objective is for you to understand what is being created, how it will operate and what obligations will exist afterwards. Each project is adapted to the business and the shareholders involved.
Initial assessment
Business activity, shareholders, nationalities, objectives, intended operations and international context.
Corporate structure
Assessment of the appropriate vehicle and coordination of the corporate documentation required for the project.
Incorporation
Coordination of the incorporation process with the relevant local professionals and institutions.
RUC registration
Tax registration and initial configuration so the company can comply with the obligations applicable to its activity.
Accounting
Ongoing accounting and tax coordination so a correctly incorporated company remains properly managed afterwards.
Operations and banking
Document preparation and assistance where banking or other local operational requirements form part of the project.
Transparency matters:
no professional should present a corporate bank account as
guaranteed. Approval is ultimately decided by each financial
institution and depends on the client profile, business activity,
source of funds and supporting documentation. Our role is to
prepare the file correctly and assist with the process where
included in the engagement.
Foreign shareholders
What information do we need to assess your company?
The final documents depend on the shareholder, corporate structure and country of origin. Before asking you to obtain apostilles, powers or translations, we first determine how the file should be structured.
- Passport or identification documents for the shareholders.
- Full personal details and residential address of each shareholder.
- Proposed shareholding percentages.
- Clear description of the company's intended activity.
- Proposed company name or alternative names.
- Information regarding management and legal representation.
- Additional corporate documents where a shareholder is another legal entity.
- Information regarding source and purpose of funds where relevant to the project.
If the shareholder is outside Paraguay:
where incorporation is carried out through a power of attorney,
documents executed abroad may require apostille or legalisation.
Documents in another language may also require an official
Spanish translation under the applicable rules.
Corporate taxation
A Paraguayan company also comes with obligations.
Paraguay's tax system can be competitive, but a company still needs accounting, supporting documentation and compliance with the obligations applicable to its actual business activity.
10%
General IRE rate
The general Corporate Income Tax rate is 10% of net taxable income under Paraguay's current IRE regime.
RUC
Tax registration
The RUC identifies the company before Paraguay's tax authority and records the tax obligations associated with its activity.
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Company ≠ personal tax residency
Owning a Paraguayan company does not automatically make its shareholders tax residents of Paraguay.
How we work
From the initial idea to a company prepared to operate.
STEP 01
We understand the project
Business activity, shareholders, countries involved, expected investment and the actual purpose of the structure.
STEP 02
We design the file
We define the corporate structure, representation and documents that should be prepared before incorporation begins.
STEP 03
We incorporate and register
We coordinate the corporate incorporation and tax registration required to launch the company.
STEP 04
We prepare the operation
We explain what comes next and coordinate accounting, documentation and subsequent operational requirements where needed.
After incorporation
The company still has to work after the documents are signed.
The difference between incorporating a legal entity and building a useful business structure lies largely in what happens next: taxes, invoicing, accounting, corporate decisions, documentation and relationships with banks, suppliers and counterparties.
Correct RUC configuration.
The registered activity and tax obligations should reflect
what the company will actually do.
Accounting from the beginning.
Avoid having to reconstruct months of activity when a tax
obligation or compliance request arrives.
Organised documentation.
Banks, investors, suppliers and compliance teams may require
traceability and supporting records.
Applied experience
International company structures and projects we have worked on.
Cases are anonymised. There is no single structure that is right for everyone, which is precisely why we assess the project before recommending an EAS, SA or another solution.
Paraguayan company with three shareholders
Situation
A business project connected with real estate involving
three shareholders, each with an intended 33% ownership position.
Work
Analysis of the EAS structure, shareholder distribution,
incorporation, RUC and ongoing accounting requirements.
Key issue
Designing both the corporate vehicle and the future relationship
between multiple shareholders from the beginning.
Personal holding entity within a wider corporate structure
Situation
An international client considering a Paraguayan entity to hold
shares or interests within a broader corporate structure.
Analysis
Assessment of whether an EAS actually fits the intended function
or whether an SA or another structure should be considered.
Key issue
Not choosing an EAS merely because it is simpler when the entity
has a holding, investment or wider corporate purpose.
Incorporation with shareholder outside Paraguay
Situation
A foreign shareholder considering a Paraguayan company without
initially holding local residency documentation.
Structure
Review of legal representation, power of attorney, apostille,
translations and supporting documents required for the file.
Key issue
Preparing international documentation before the filing begins
reduces avoidable rejection and repetition.
Client confidence
What clients value about working with N30.
★★★★★
“Very professional, transparent and highly knowledgeable about international taxation and structures.”
★★★★★
“We structured the company with real substance and purpose. No façades. Serious and highly professional work.”
Why N30 Paraguay
Local execution with an international business perspective.
Incorporating a Paraguayan company is a local legal matter. Understanding how that company fits into the shareholder's business and international structure may not be.
Specialists in international clients
We work with shareholders and entrepreneurs from different countries and are accustomed to coordinating powers of attorney, apostilles, translations and international documentation.
Coordinated local execution
We coordinate the corporate, tax and operational work so the international client does not have to manage lawyers, accountants and other local professionals separately.
We look beyond Paraguay
Where the company forms part of an international structure, we identify the issues that should be coordinated with the shareholder's jurisdiction or other entities in the group.
N30
N30 Paraguay is a brand of N30Global
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N30Global specialises in international tax advisory and business structuring. This allows us to combine execution in Paraguay with a wider perspective when a Paraguayan entity forms part of an international business or ownership structure.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about starting a company in Paraguay.
Can a foreigner start a company in Paraguay?
Yes. Foreign individuals and legal entities may participate as shareholders in Paraguayan companies. For an EAS, where foreign shareholders do not meet the local requirements to incorporate or represent the company directly, the official framework provides for incorporation through a qualifying legal representative.
Do I need Paraguayan residency to own shares in an EAS?
Not necessarily. The EAS framework expressly allows foreign shareholders. Where they do not hold the local documentation required for certain management or representation functions, an appropriate legal representative may need to be appointed.
Can an EAS have only one shareholder?
Yes. Law 6480/2020 allows an EAS to be incorporated by one individual or legal entity, while also allowing structures with multiple shareholders.
Is there a minimum capital requirement for an EAS in Paraguay?
No statutory minimum capital is required to incorporate an EAS. The official Ministry of Industry and Commerce guidance states that there is no minimum or maximum capital requirement merely because the shareholders are foreign.
How long does it take to incorporate an EAS?
Paraguay's EAS system is designed as an electronic and streamlined procedure. International files, however, may require powers of attorney, apostilles, translations, legal representation, tax registration or additional documentation. We therefore do not guarantee a universal completion time before reviewing the specific file.
What tax does a company pay in Paraguay?
As a general reference, Paraguay's General IRE corporate income tax rate is 10% of net taxable income. The company's actual tax obligations depend on its activity, transactions and applicable tax regime.
Does starting a company in Paraguay make me a Paraguayan tax resident?
No. A person's tax residency and ownership of a Paraguayan company are separate matters. Where international tax planning is involved, the rules of the shareholder's country of residence and any other relevant jurisdictions must also be considered.
Does N30 Paraguay guarantee a corporate bank account?
No. We may prepare documentation and assist with the banking process where it forms part of the engagement, but approval is decided exclusively by the financial institution and depends on the client profile, business activity and compliance requirements.
Can I own and maintain a Paraguayan company while living abroad?
Paraguayan companies may have international shareholders, but the entity must comply with the applicable requirements regarding representation, administration, taxation, accounting and ongoing compliance. The shareholder may also have obligations in their own country of residence.
EAS or SA: which is better for a foreign investor?
There is no universal answer. The appropriate structure depends on the business activity, shareholders, investment, corporate governance, function of the entity and its relationship with other companies. We assess the project before recommending the vehicle.
Official sources:
Ministry of Industry and Commerce — EAS
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Law 6480/2020
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DNIT — Corporate Income Tax (IRE)
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