Practical guides, processing times, and legal updates — written by Viviana Falcón, Paraguay immigration specialist.
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The Bioceanic Corridor doesn't replace the Panama Canal, but it offers a shorter route to Asia-Pacific. What this means for Paraguay's competitiveness.
InfrastructureWhat the Capricorn Bioceanic Road Corridor is, its route through Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile, and the investment opportunities it opens in the Paraguayan Chaco.
Investor PassRequirements, investment categories (from USD 70,000), processing times, and how to work with a specialist.
Expat LifeReal cost of living (USD 600–900/month), rentals from USD 250, private healthcare from USD 50/month, recommended neighborhoods and settling-in tips.
Business SetupCompany types, the SUACE system, taxes and real requirements to set up your company in Paraguay as a foreigner — with or without residency.
TaxesHow Paraguay's territorial tax system works in 2026: 0% on foreign-source income, 10% IRP/IRE/VAT, and who benefits (remote workers, investors, retirees).
Tax ResidencyThe difference between immigration residency and tax residency in Paraguay. We debunk the 183-day myth and explain the real RUC and certificate process before the SET (RG 65/2020).
MERCOSURComplete guide for Argentines seeking residency in Paraguay in 2026: simplified MERCOSUR route, no document translation required, costs, and the territorial tax system.
EuropeansGeneral residency regime (Law 6984/2022), Hague Apostille Convention advantages, Spanish without translation, and Paraguay's territorial tax system.
CostsComplete cost breakdown: official Immigration fee (Gs. 2,787,550), apostille (Gs. 223,000), translation and ID card. 2026 figures.
TimelinesRealistic timeline: document preparation, 90-day Provisional Residency, Immigration resolution and ID card delivery. 2026 guide.
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