Paraguay’s Business Blog

Paraguay as a Strategic Base for International Business Operations

Paraguay is emerging as a practical and efficient base for international business operations. With its territorial tax system, Maquila regime, and simplified company setup, it offers companies a way to reduce costs while maintaining control.

The Truth About Territorial Taxation for Businesses in Paraguay

Paraguay is widely described as a territorial tax jurisdiction, but this label is often oversimplified. This article explains how territorial taxation actually works for businesses.

The Maquila Regime in Paraguay: Legal & Tax Framework

The Paraguay Maquila regime provides a regulated framework for export-oriented services, enabling companies to deliver routine functions for foreign markets. With a statutory 1% tax applied to the Maquila entity’s taxable profit, it offers clarity, predictability, and regulatory compliance.

Opening a Business in Paraguay vs Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico

Compare Paraguay with Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico for business setup, taxes, labor costs, and bureaucracy. Find the best country to start a business in Latin America.

Shipping to and from Paraguay: What Businesses Need to Know

A practical guide for companies importing into and exporting from Paraguay, covering multimodal transport, documentation, and key strategies to avoid delays and hidden costs.

Guide to Company Formation in Paraguay

This guide provides a clear and practical overview of how to incorporate and operate a company in Paraguay, including legal structures, timelines, taxation, compliance.

Expanding to Paraguay: A Practical Look at Setup and Operations

For many international companies, expansion is no longer just about entering large markets. It’s about finding locations where operations can be built efficiently, costs can be controlled, and processes can scale without unnecessary complexity.

Paraguay Residency: How it really works (and why it’s not enough)

Paraguay residency is often seen as a shortcut to lower taxes. In reality, it’s only part of the picture. While the process is relatively straightforward, residency alone does not determine your tax position.