Paraguay: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
SA · SRL in Paraguay — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Territoriality: foreign-source income is not taxed.
- Among the lowest annual maintenance costs once residence is obtained.
- Permanent residence accessible, with no heavy investment requirement.
What it does not solve
- The tax residence certificate requires genuine presence in the country.
- Long and unpredictable administrative timelines.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): dnit.gov.py
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Fintechs accessible, traditional banking slower and more demanding.
A Paraguayan address is necessary but does not make you a tax resident: the certificate requires genuine presence in the country.
Our assessment for Paraguay; to be checked.
Office in Asunción, on quotation.
Our offer in Paraguay, internal catalogue.
Registration in Paraguay: EAS registry, Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Source: eas.mic.gov.py (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 10 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Paraguay: what is specific to it
- Law 6480 of 2020 created the simplified joint-stock company (EAS), the first Paraguayan company form a single shareholder can set up. Source: eas.mic.gov.py (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Paraguay compared with Costa Rica and British Virgin Islands
| Paraguay | Costa Rica | British Virgin Islands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | SA · SRL | SRL | BC |
| Corporate taxation | Territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed | 30% (reduced rates for small companies) | 0 % · economic substance rules apply |
| Share capital | Not established | Not established | $50,000 |
| Incorporation time | 3–4 months | About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform) | 2–3 days |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Difficult |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 5,690 € | from 5,190 € | from 3,090 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Costa Rica → · The page for British Virgin Islands →
Our guides on this subject
Registered office and premises in Paraguay
From 1,290 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and file assembly
- Apostilles and translations
- Filing on site
- Obtaining the permit
- Tax number and next steps
For Paraguay, the register is kept by EAS registry, Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the usual time is 3–4 months.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
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Company formation in Paraguay: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Paraguay?
Company formation in Paraguay starts at 5,690 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Paraguay?
About 3–4 months once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Paraguay?
With the EAS registry, Ministry of Industry and Commerce (source: eas.mic.gov.py).
What is the corporate tax rate in Paraguay?
Territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed (data as of 21 September 2026; source: dnit.gov.py). Not tax advice.
Why set up a company in Paraguay?
Territoriality: foreign-source income is not taxed. Among the lowest annual maintenance costs once residence is obtained. Permanent residence accessible, with no heavy investment requirement.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Paraguay?
The tax residence certificate requires genuine presence in the country. Long and unpredictable administrative timelines.
Paraguay or Costa Rica or British Virgin Islands: where do our services start?
from 5,690 € in Paraguay; from 5,190 € in Costa Rica; from 3,090 € in the British Virgin Islands, excluding tax.
Paraguay or Costa Rica or British Virgin Islands: how does corporate tax compare?
Paraguay, Territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed; Costa Rica, 30% (reduced rates for small companies); British Virgin Islands, 0 % · economic substance rules apply; to be checked.
Paraguay or Costa Rica or British Virgin Islands: which is faster to register?
Paraguay in 3–4 months; Costa Rica in About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform); British Virgin Islands in 2–3 days, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →