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The logistics hub of the Southern Cone: 1% maquila, free zones, cheap energy and MERCOSUR + ALADI access. Paraguay is the B2B platform you haven't discovered yet.
1%
Maquila regime
on value-added
+1.300
Exporting companies
registered in Paraguay
USD 3.5B
Agro exports
approx. annual (USD)
70%
Surplus energy
exportable hydroelectric
Why Paraguay for business?
MERCOSUR · 1% maquila · free zones · cheap hydroelectric power
Sustained growth
GDP averaging +4% annual growth over the last decade. One of the most stable economies in the Southern Cone.
Free convertibility
De facto dollarized economy with no exchange controls. USD operations without restrictions.
Low tax burden
10% VAT (5% reduced), 10% corporate income tax, no wealth tax. Simple tax structure.
Stable legal framework
Investment Law guarantees equal treatment of domestic and foreign capital.
Cheapest energy in the region
Industrial electricity at USD 0.04–0.07 kWh. Competitive advantage for energy-intensive manufacturing.
MERCOSUR regional hub
Preferential access to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and via ALADI to all of Latin America.
Sectors and verticals
Companies ready to do business
Paraguayan industries, distributors, importers and exporters ready to do business.
Industries
Manufacturing, agro, automotive, textile
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Wholesalers and distribution channels
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Bring goods into Paraguay
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Sell Paraguayan products abroad
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1% maquila tax regime on value-added
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Cd. del Este, Trinidad and operators
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Verified companies from the Paraguay B2B directory.
How to operate B2B in Paraguay
Three special regimes that turn Paraguay into a manufacturing and international trade platform.
Special Regime
Maquila Regime
1%
on value-added
Foreign companies set up production capacity in Paraguay paying only 1% single tax on the value-added generated locally.
- Duty-free import of inputs
- Flexible labor contracting
- Up to 100% of production can be exported
Special Commerce
Free Zones
Cd. del Este · Trinidad
Cd. del Este and Trinidad
Free trade areas with their own customs regime. Ideal for trading, warehousing and regional distribution.
- VAT and corporate tax exempt in free zone
- Direct access to the International Bridge
- Certified operators and full logistics
Regional Access
MERCOSUR + ALADI Access
MERCOSUR + ALADI
Market of +300M consumers
Paraguay has preferential access to Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay via MERCOSUR, plus ALADI agreements with all of Latin America.
- 0% tariff within MERCOSUR
- ALADI agreements with 18+ Latin American countries
- Paraguay country-of-origin in exports
Paraguay vs. the region
Tax and operational comparison for location decisions.
| Item | Paraguay | Argentina | Brasil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 10% | 35% | 34% |
| Standard VAT | 10% | 21% | 17–25% |
| Special manufacturing regime | 1% | N/A | N/A |
| De facto operating currency | USD | ARS (ctrl.) | BRL |
| Tax on remitted dividends | 0% | 30%+ PAIS | Variable |
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