- Class
- Residency
- Valid
- 2 yrs → 10 yrs
- Seat
- Reserved
- Law
- 6984/2022
Residency · Cédula · Tax residency
Paraguay, done properly.
Temporary residency, ID card and tax residency in Paraguay, handled end-to-end by a team in Asunción with licensed Paraguayan attorneys. Fixed prices. Six languages. No surprises.
- Fixed prices
- Licensed Paraguayan attorneys
- Reply within one business day
- Built by Western entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs
Why Paraguay, why now
A second residency without a mandatory investment.
The standard residency process requires no investment or bank deposit. Paraguay has a territorial tax system: foreign-source income is generally not taxed here. This principle is established by law, rather than a temporary incentive.
- 0% tax on foreign-source income Territorial system, Law 125/91 & 6380/19
- $0 minimum investment on the standard route No deposit, no property purchase
- 2→10 years of card validity: 2 for temporary residency, 10 for permanent residency Convert between month 21 and 24
- 3 yrs of permanent residency before applying for citizenship Judicial process, basic Spanish
What we handle
One team for the entire process.
We check your documents, arrange appointments and coordinate your application. Licensed Paraguayan attorneys handle the filings. The services included depend on your chosen package.
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The standard process under Law 6984/2022 provides a two-year residence permit with no minimum investment. We prepare your application, arrange appointments for Interpol and police certificates, and accompany you to Migraciones.
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The Paraguayan identity card is issued after your residency is approved. It is used for banking, contracts, mobile services and tax registration. If you have already left Paraguay, we can collect it under a power of attorney.
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Registration with the DNIT tax authority, a taxpayer number (RUC) and, if you meet the requirements, a tax residency certificate. We also explain which questions to discuss with a tax advisor in your home country.
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Conversion from temporary status between month 21 and 24, including the proof-of-solvency file required since July 2026. Or direct permanent residency via SUACE or the Investor Pass if you are investing.
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A simplified stock company set up in days, with RUC, registered address and an accountant who files monthly IVA returns. Useful for local billing and for the solvency proof at the permanent stage.
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We prepare your documents and arrange meetings with banks and credit unions that work with new residents. We can also check whether a multicurrency account is available.
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We check each document before you book a flight, including its validity, apostille and the spelling of names. Translations are completed by registered public translators in Asunción, as required by law.
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Airport pickup, accommodation for your visit, a SIM card and help exchanging your driver’s license. If you are moving to Paraguay, we can also help with housing, schools and health insurance.
Select a service to learn more
How it works
From your first call to your cédula.
Most clients spend one business week in Paraguay. We handle the remaining steps remotely. Below are the main stages and estimated timelines.
- First conversation
Free consultation
A 30-minute call in your language to discuss your citizenship, family situation, income and plans. We explain the available options and the expected costs.
Tell us about your situation and plans. We send a proposed scope of work, a written quote and a document checklist. - Weeks 1–4
Prepare your documents and apostilles
Birth certificate, criminal records and civil status documents, each apostilled in the issuing country. We review scans of everything before you book flights.
Upload scans of the required documents and apostilles through the client portal. We check the documents and their validity, then plan your visit. - 3–5 business days
Your visit to Asunción
We arrange sworn translations, Interpol and police certificates, and filing at Migraciones with your attorney. Airport pickup is included in Complete and Concierge.
Attend your appointments, sign the documents and provide biometric data. We accompany you and coordinate the paperwork. - 2–4 months
Application review by Migraciones
You can leave Paraguay while the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones reviews the application. Since late 2025 Interpol also confirms with your home country, which can add time for some nationalities.
You can return home while your application is reviewed. We track progress and respond to requests from the authorities. - 1–3 months
Residency card & cédula
Once approved, the residency card is issued and the cédula application goes to Identificaciones. Both can be collected by power of attorney and shipped to you.
Receive your documents by courier. We collect the documents, check them and arrange delivery. - 2–3 weeks
RUC & tax residency
Once you have your cédula, the attorney registers you with the DNIT. You receive your RUC, access to the online tax system and, if you meet the requirements, a tax residency certificate.
Discuss your planned business activities and sources of income with us. We handle registration, explain your tax obligations and introduce you to an accountant if needed.
These estimates reflect our experience with Migraciones and Identificaciones in Asunción. Timing depends on the authorities’ workload and your citizenship. We keep you updated throughout the process.
Packages
Packages and pricing.
The package price covers our services and the lawyer’s fees. Apostilles, translations outside the package and government fees are paid separately. We add no commission to these costs.
- Essentials1 trip · 3–5 business days
$1,690per adult
Support with temporary residency and your cédula, from document review to collection.
What you get
- Temporary residency (2 years)
- Paraguayan cédula
What we do
- Consultation and confirmation of the application process
- Document audit before you fly
- Interpol and police certificate appointments
- Filing at Migraciones with a licensed attorney
- Sworn translations of up to 4 documents
- Cédula collection by power of attorney
- Support on WhatsApp and help settling in for 6 months
- Most popular Complete1 trip · 3–5 business days
$2,490per adult
Residency and a cédula, plus tax registration and help opening a bank account.
What you get
- Temporary residency (2 years)
- Paraguayan cédula
- RUC & tax registration
What we do
- Everything in Essentials
- Airport pickup and escort to every appointment
- Local SIM card on arrival
- RUC registration and DNIT online access
- Tax residency certificate request when eligible
- Bank appointment and document preparation
- Unlimited sworn translations
- Support on WhatsApp and help settling in for 12 months
- Concierge1 trip · 3–5 business days
$3,900per adult
Extended support for families and entrepreneurs, including company formation, relocation and planning for permanent residency.
What you get
- Everything in Complete
- EAS company with RUC
- Preparation for permanent residency
What we do
- Everything in Complete
- EAS company formation and registered address
- Local SIM card on arrival
- Accountant introduction (monthly filings quoted separately)
- Permanent residency file planning for month 21
- Housing search and driver’s license exchange
- Private transfers during the visit
- Priority WhatsApp line and help settling in for 24 months
Bringing family?
Each family member has their own file. Add a second adult for $990 and a child under 18 for $490, on any package.
Payment: 50% to start, 50% when the residency is approved. Bank transfer, card or USDC.
Additional costs, without markup
- Migraciones fee for the temporary residency permit
- ~$400–480
- Interpol certificate
- ~$15
- Paraguayan police clearance
- ~$20
- Apostilles in your home country
- $20–100 per document
- Sworn translation (when not included)
- $30–80 per document
- Flights and accommodation
- your choice
Government fees can change. We confirm the current rates in your written quote.
Territorial taxation
How much would you keep?
Foreign-source income is generally not taxed in Paraguay. Paraguayan-source income from employment and personal services is subject to IRP at 8–10%. Enter your annual income and current tax rate to compare estimated amounts. A client being abroad does not, by itself, make the income foreign-source.
- Foreign-source income
- 0%
- Employment and personal services (IRP)
- 8–10%
- Corporate tax (IRE)
- 10%
- VAT (IVA)
- 10% · 5%
- Dividends (IDU)
- 8%
- Wealth · inheritance · gift
- none
Paraguayan tax residency does not automatically end your tax residency elsewhere. Your home country’s rules on tax residence, exit taxes, controlled foreign companies and any applicable tax treaties may still affect you. We explain what to consider and refer you to a tax advisor in the relevant country.
Your checklist
What you need before you fly.
We have put together a checklist to help you gather your documents and prepare for your trip. You can return to it at any time. The items you check off are saved locally in the browser on this device.
Documents to prepare before you travel
Paperwork we handle in Asunción
Documents subject to a six-month validity period must still be valid when you apply. If the issuing country does not use apostilles, consular legalization is required instead. We explain which rules apply to your documents.
Who this is for
Who we help.
We work with entrepreneurs, families and people planning their retirement abroad. We tailor the support to your situation and plans.
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01Remote entrepreneurs
Running a business or working with clients abroad? We help plan your residency, tax registration and banking. We also explain why having foreign clients does not automatically mean your income is foreign-source.
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02The family with a Plan B
Want the option to move to Paraguay as a family? We coordinate separate applications for parents and children and plan your visit together. If you are relocating, we can also help with schools and housing.
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03Retirees and investors
Considering life in Paraguay while receiving a pension or investment income? We help plan your residency and identify tax questions to review. For those planning an investment, we explain the SUACE and Investor Pass options.
Privacy
We respect your privacy.
When choosing who will help with your residency, price and reputation are not the only things that matter. Most agents handle cases through WhatsApp, putting convenience ahead of your right to privacy. You should always know what happens to your files: who can access them and how they are processed and stored. With us, the rules are clear from the start.
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Not a WhatsApp fan? Choose Signal or SimpleX
We respect your privacy and your choice of how to contact us. If you prefer Signal or SimpleX, select it in the form and we will use your chosen app.
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Proton email and PGP encryption
We use Proton for email. Do you use PGP? You can find our public key here.
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Client portal with encrypted uploads
You upload documents through our client portal. Files are encrypted in your browser before reaching the server. Only the people handling your case have access.
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Servers in Switzerland
We store your documents encrypted on servers in Switzerland.
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Only the data we need
We only ask for the data and documents needed for your case. We do not collect extra information just in case.
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Document deletion after your case is complete
After your cédula is issued we delete the scans within 30 days, unless you ask us to keep them for the permanent residency stage.
Your documents and progress in one place.
In the client portal, you can check which documents have been reviewed, what is still needed and how your application is progressing. You will also find deadlines and messages from our team.
We never ask you to send documents by unencrypted email or through WhatsApp. Use the client portal for encrypted file uploads.
Prefer to hand over documents in person? Bring the originals to Asunción and we will scan the documents needed for your application.
Choose Signal or SimpleX in the form →Questions
Straight answers.
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No minimum stay is required. During temporary residency you cannot be absent for more than 12 consecutive months, counted from the issue date of your card. Permanent residents may be absent for up to 3 consecutive years. Any entry resets the clock.
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Not on the standard route. Law 6984/2022 removed the old bank deposit. You declare your profession or activity in a sworn statement. Investment routes (SUACE from USD 70,000 with 5 local jobs, or the 2026 Investor Pass from USD 150,000) exist for those who want direct permanent residency.
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Almost. The law requires your physical presence for biometrics, the Interpol appointment and the signature at Migraciones. That is one trip of 3–5 business days. Cards and the cédula can be collected by power of attorney afterward.
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Typically 4–8 months from your visit to receiving your cédula: 2–4 months at Migraciones and 1–3 months at Identificaciones. Before you travel, allow another 2–6 weeks to prepare your apostilled documents.
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No. Migraciones grants your residence permit. Registration with the DNIT gives you a RUC; a tax residency certificate requires a separate request and is subject to eligibility requirements. You also need to establish whether your home country still considers you a tax resident.
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Serious offenses or open proceedings lead to refusal. Minor, old matters are assessed case by case. Tell us at the consultation; it is better to know before you spend money on apostilles.
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Since July 6, 2026, permanent residency applicants must provide evidence of financial means (DNM Resolution 407/2026): Paraguayan income documented through IVA returns, or income from abroad supported by an apostilled contract showing a Paraguayan address. Interpol also checks records with your home country, which can extend processing times. The Investor Pass launched in April 2026.
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Yes. Each spouse and child needs a separate application, with apostilled marriage and birth certificates as applicable. Children under 14 do not need criminal record certificates. We arrange the appointments so your family can travel together.
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After 3 years of permanent residency you may apply for naturalization before the Supreme Court. It requires ties to the country, basic Spanish or Guaraní, and a clean record. Paraguay recognizes dual nationality only with treaty countries such as Spain, so ask us before you plan around it.
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You upload documents through the client portal, where files are encrypted before they reach the server. We never ask you to send them by unencrypted email or through WhatsApp. Scans are stored encrypted, with access limited to the people handling your application. We delete them within 30 days of your cédula being issued, unless you ask us to keep them for your permanent residency application.
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Licensed Paraguayan attorneys we work with in Asunción submit your application under a power of attorney you sign during your visit. The Optionality Report coordinates the process, arranges translations, accompanies you to appointments and follows up with the authorities. We explain who is responsible for each part from the start.
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Let’s talk about your plans.
Book a free 30-minute consultation in your language. We will discuss your situation and send a written quote afterward, with no obligation.
We reply within one business day.
