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.
Pre-sale projects, 6-8% annual USD ROI and Investor Pass from USD 150k.
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The maquila regime allows operating export industries with a unique 1% tax on local value added. Imported inputs are duty and VAT free.
The IRP is progressive (8%, 9%, max 10%) on Paraguayan-source income. Minimum threshold G. 80 million/year (~USD 11,000). Foreign income is not taxed.
With 120 days per year in Paraguay or your primary residence there, you obtain fiscal residency. DNIT issues the certificate in 10 business days. Foreign income is not taxed.
Zone-by-zone analysis of Asunción's real estate market: rental yields, annual appreciation, price per m² and demand profile. From Surubi'í to the corporate corridor, with real 2025-2026 data.
Paraguay allows foreigners to buy urban properties without restrictions. The process includes a licensed notary, RUC for the buyer and registration at DGRP. Costs: 3-5% of value.
The combination of a US LLC + Paraguayan fiscal residency is popular among digital nomads. Dividends from a single-member LLC are not taxed in Paraguay due to the territorial principle. But there are conditions and risks you need to know.
Structured guide to all current taxes in Paraguay: IRP (individuals), IRE (companies, replaced IRACIS in 2020), VAT 10%/5%, IMAGRO (agricultural) and the now-repealed IRACIS.
Honest comparison of the four most-used jurisdictions by digital nomads: cost of living, taxes, residency requirements, language, connectivity and quality of life.
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