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Paraguayan tax system: IVA, IRE and INR explained (FAQ 2026) Invest · Guides & Resources
26/04/2026 · 9 min read

Paraguayan tax system: IVA, IRE and INR explained (FAQ 2026)

Frequently asked questions about the Paraguayan tax system following Law 6380/2019: 10% and 5% IVA, general and simplified IRE, INR on non-residents, withholdings and worked examples.

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Visa, residency and citizenship in Paraguay: 2026 guide for migrants Live
25 Apr. 2026 ·8 min

Visa, residency and citizenship in Paraguay: 2026 guide for migrants

Differences between an entry visa, temporary residency, permanent residency and citizenship. Real costs, timeframes, apostilled documents and the full process at the Migration office.

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Cost of living in Paraguay 2026: Asunción and main cities Live
24 Apr. 2026 ·8 min

Cost of living in Paraguay 2026: Asunción and main cities

How much it costs to live in Asunción, Encarnación, Ciudad del Este and Villarrica in 2026. Rents, groceries, transport, utilities and comparisons with Argentina, Brazil and Chile.

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Paraguay Investment Grade 2025: Moody's Baa3 + S&P BBB- and what it means for investors Invest
23 Apr. 2026 ·6 min

Paraguay Investment Grade 2025: Moody's Baa3 + S&P BBB- and what it means for investors

Moody's Baa3 in July 2024 and S&P BBB- in December 2025: Paraguay reached investment grade at the two main agencies. We analyze what it means for the real estate market, credit costs, and the arrival of institutional capital.

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Paraguay the Economic Jaguar: growth, inflation and transformation 1990–2025 Invest
22 Apr. 2026 ·7 min

Paraguay the Economic Jaguar: growth, inflation and transformation 1990–2025

From USD 7 billion to USD 47.4 billion in three decades, with 3.1% inflation while Argentina exceeds 31%. Discover why Paraguay is South America's most remarkable growth story.

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Tourism in Paraguay: Iguazú, Chaco, Jesuit Ruins and the unknown Pantanal Visit
20 Apr. 2026 ·8 min

Tourism in Paraguay: Iguazú, Chaco, Jesuit Ruins and the unknown Pantanal

Paraguay holds four natural and cultural gems that most travelers overlook: the quiet side of Iguazú, the wild Chaco, UNESCO Jesuit missions and the Paraguayan Pantanal.

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Paraguay Investor Pass: direct permanent residency through investment (2026) Invest
19 Apr. 2026 ·6 min

Paraguay Investor Pass: direct permanent residency through investment (2026)

Since April 2026, Paraguay offers direct permanent residency for foreign investors from USD 150,000. Learn the requirements, benefits and how to apply.

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Asunción: gastronomy, nightlife and culture — the capital no guidebook tells you about Live
19 Apr. 2026 ·6 min

Asunción: gastronomy, nightlife and culture — the capital no guidebook tells you about

From guaraní chipa and tereré to the nightlife of Villa Morra and the sensory chaos of Mercado 4: Asunción rewards the curious traveler.

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Why Paraguay became South America's new permanent residency hub Live
18 Apr. 2026 ·8 min

Why Paraguay became South America's new permanent residency hub

Macroeconomic stability, low living costs and territorial taxation made Paraguay the preferred destination for Argentines, Colombians, Europeans and nomads seeking permanent residency in the region.

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Shopping in Paraguay: price guide for Argentines, Chileans and Mercosur neighbors Live
18 Apr. 2026 ·5 min

Shopping in Paraguay: price guide for Argentines, Chileans and Mercosur neighbors

Electronics, clothing, cars and fuel up to 50% cheaper. Everything you need to know to shop in Paraguay from Argentina, Chile, Brazil or Uruguay.

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Ciudad del Este: the Triple Border commercial capital explained without clichés Live
17 Apr. 2026 ·7 min

Ciudad del Este: the Triple Border commercial capital explained without clichés

Beyond shopping tourism, Ciudad del Este is a 400,000-inhabitant metropolis with a USD 6 billion annual economy, Mercosur logistics, the Itaipú Binacional dam and unique cultural diversity.

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Paraguay Maquila Regime: Law 7547/2025 and benefits for export industry Invest
17 Apr. 2026 ·7 min

Paraguay Maquila Regime: Law 7547/2025 and benefits for export industry

The maquila regime allows operating export industries with a unique 1% tax on local value added. Imported inputs are duty and VAT free.

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Asunción vs. Medellín vs. Lisbon: where to be a digital nomad in 2026 Live
16 Apr. 2026 ·7 min

Asunción vs. Medellín vs. Lisbon: where to be a digital nomad in 2026

Real comparison of three top destinations for Spanish-speaking digital nomads: cost of living, territorial tax system, coworking infrastructure and tech community. Asunción has concrete advantages few people know about.

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