Operational Services in Paraguay

Operational management for international companies with fully owned local entities and integrated teams.

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What we do

Not just consulting. A managed service!

  • company formation in Paraguay
  • recruitment of local talent
  • office and infrastructure setup
  • workflow organization
  • day-to-day management

Our model is designed so that:

  • the client keeps strategic control
  • teams work on defined processes
  • performance is measured

Why

Companies today face increasing labor costs, difficulty scaling operations and margin pressure. The solution is not cutting quality, but rethinking where execution happens.

Cost efficiency comes from:

  • structurally lower labor costs
  • higher flexibility
  • lower indirect costs
  • scalability

Same processes. Same quality.

~50% lower cost

Paraguay’s Advantage

Paraguay can be a smart place to open a real, operational presence—not because it’s a “tax haven,” but because it combines cost competitiveness, simplicity, and a pragmatic, pro-business setup. If your goal is to build a stable hub for production, shared services, regional trading, or export-oriented operations, Paraguay’s edge is straightforward:

Many companies underestimate the value of “low friction.” Paraguay’s business environment tends to be more execution-oriented: fewer layers, more direct pathways, and practical solutions—especially when you work with local counsel/accounting and set up the right structure from day one.

That’s also why a local presence is powerful: it lets you contract locally, hire and operate under Paraguayan rules, access local incentive regimes, and build relationships with banks, suppliers, and authorities in a way that remote setups rarely achieve.

Compared with many other jurisdictions, Paraguay offers lower operating costs driven by a structurally favorable cost base. Abundant, low-cost, and predictable renewable electricity reduces energy risk for operations, while labor, services, and real estate costs are generally more competitive. In contrast, Europe and the United States typically face higher and more volatile energy prices, along with heavier regulatory and compliance costs that raise overall OPEX. Even within the region, Brazil often presents a more complex and costly operating environment due to higher energy charges, taxes, and administrative burdens. 

Paraguay’s corporate income tax is widely recognized for its clarity and competitiveness. The Business Income Tax (IRE) is 10%. This fits into the country’s widely cited “10-10-10” framework (corporate income tax, VAT max, and personal income tax max).  Just as important as the headline rate is the predictability: it’s easier to forecast cash flows, evaluate investments, and scale operations when tax rules are stable and the system is not constantly changing direction.

The Maquila regime in Paraguay is not limited to manufacturing activities. It also applies to export-oriented services, provided they are rendered to non-resident clients and generate value within the country. This includes a wide range of operational and professional services delivered from Paraguay to international markets. 

Under this regime, companies are subject to a single tax of 1% applied to the national value added, creating a highly competitive and transparent fiscal framework for service-based business models. As a result, the Maquila regime is particularly attractive for companies seeking to establish shared service centers, regional operational hubs, or export-driven service platforms supported by a genuine local presence.

Paraguay’s banking culture is generally described as traditional and conservative—which can be a positive if you value stability and straightforward banking relationships tied to real economic activity. 

For international companies, the practical detail is that USD accounts are commonly available in Paraguayan banks, supporting cross-border commercial flows and treasury operations. As always, onboarding requirements vary by bank and by your structure, so local compliance support is essential.

Paraguay sits in the core of South America and is a Mercosur member, which is strategically relevant if your business touches regional trade and supply chains.  Even when your end markets are outside Paraguay, an in-country presence can position you closer to the region’s largest demand centers—particularly Brazil—and create options for regional distribution, vendor networks, and operational redundancy.

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