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YOUR BASE IN PARAGUAY

Build your base in Paraguay.

Whether you want to relocate, set up a tax residency base, or simply want a plan B for the future — personal, transparent guidance from someone who's actually done it. No need to live here full‑time.

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1 dayper year to keep tax residency
0%tax on foreign‑sourced income
2years temporary residency
130+residencies & visas processed in 2026, via our legal partner

WHY PARAGUAY

A quiet, open country built for a fresh start.

Whether you plan to move here or just want a base in your back pocket — Paraguay is a stable, affordable country with one of the simplest residency paths in the world.

Territorial tax system

Only income earned inside Paraguay is taxed — foreign income stays yours.

Affordable lifestyle

A comfortable cost of living without trading away comfort or safety.

Business opportunities

A growing, under‑saturated market open to founders and investors.

Political stability

A calm, predictable environment to build a life and a business.

Modern infrastructure

Fast internet, new highways and a capital that keeps building upward.

Freedom

One of the simplest, fastest residency programs on the continent.

Growing economy

Consistent GDP growth and rising foreign investment year over year.

Natural beauty

Rivers, waterfalls, wetlands and open sky, an hour outside the city.

WHY START IN PARAGUAY

Personal guidance, backed by a top legal partner in Paraguay.

"I moved to Paraguay myself — and built this alongside the country's top legal partner, so you get priority treatment most people never see."

Roger, Founder of Start In Paraguay
Founder of Start In Paraguay
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Personal guidance

You work directly with someone who has lived through relocation, not a rotating queue of agents.

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Local expertise

Based in Asunción, with a trusted local legal partner handling every filing.

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English support

Every step explained clearly in English — support in Spanish and Dutch is available too.

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Transparent communication

You always know what's confirmed, what's pending, and what happens next.

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A top legal partner in Paraguay

Backed by one of Paraguay's leading immigration lawyers — with priority treatment other services simply don't have.

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Fast responses

Real answers, usually within a day — not a support ticket in a queue.

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Premium experience

Relocating is stressful enough — the process with us shouldn't be.

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Roger, founder of Start In Paraguay, in Asuncion at night

ABOUT

A guide who actually lives here.

Since 2023, I've lived across Latin America — Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia — before setting foot in Paraguay for the first time in 2024, in Ciudad del Este.

Out of everywhere I'd lived, Paraguay stood out for two reasons: the tax system — a straightforward path to real financial freedom. It's a real free-market country, and you feel it the moment you walk the streets. Liberty, in the air.

Since 2025, I've lived here permanently — Paraguay became my base.

SERVICES

Three paths. One outcome: your base in Paraguay.

Pick the path that fits your passport and your goals — then see exactly what happens, step by step, below.

MOST COMMON

Temporary Residency + Cédula

For nationalities that don't need a visa to enter Paraguay — the direct path to your residency and ID card.

$2,190
⏱ 60–90 days
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FASTEST PATH

Investor Pass

Direct permanent residency and cédula in as little as one month, through a qualifying investment.

$4,690
⏱ ~1 month to permanent residency + cédula

Requires $200,000 in investable capital.

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ADD-ON, IF REQUIRED

Entry Visa

If your nationality requires a visa to enter Paraguay, we arrange it first — then continue straight into either path above.

⏱ ~1 month
+$4,290
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PROCESS

Exactly what happens, step by step.

No surprises. Pick a service to see its process.

01

Intake

A call to confirm this is the right path for you.

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Checklist

You get a clear list of exactly which documents to gather.

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Documents submitted

You send scanned copies for review before you travel.

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Document preparation

We check everything and prepare the Paraguay-side paperwork.

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Travel to Paraguay

You come for at least one week to complete the in-person steps.

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Migraciones

Your residency application is officially filed.

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Biometrics

Your fingerprints and photo are registered.

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Approval

Your temporary residency is granted.

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Cédula issued

Your Paraguayan ID card is produced.

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Documents delivered

You receive your residency card and cédula.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Entrepreneurs, investors, remote workers and digital nomads who want a straightforward path to living or doing business in Paraguay.

No. Every step is explained in English, with local support handling anything that requires Spanish.

No. Many clients simply want a tax residency base or a plan B — you don't need to live here. At least one short visit is required to complete the process, and just one day per year afterwards to keep your status active.

Paraguay uses a territorial tax system, meaning only Paraguay‑sourced income is taxed. We'll confirm exactly how this applies to your situation.

Rejections are rare when documents are prepared correctly, which is why we review everything before you travel. If anything in your specific situation could affect your odds, we'll flag it during intake — before you commit.

Yes. Documents like your passport and criminal record are used only for your application, and shared only with the relevant Paraguayan authorities and our legal partner.

READY?

Ready to start your journey?

Book a free consultation and let's explore whether Paraguay is the right fit for you.

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GUIDES

Straight answers, not sales talk.

The questions people actually ask before deciding — answered clearly, from someone who's been through it.

TAXES

How does Paraguay's territorial tax system work?

Only Paraguay-sourced income is taxed. Here's exactly what that means, and what it doesn't.

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GETTING STARTED

Which documents do I need to start the residency process?

The short list of what to gather, apostille and bring — before you travel.

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LONG-TERM

The path to Paraguayan citizenship

A realistic timeline — not a marketing one — for going from residency to a passport.

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WHY IT MATTERS

The benefits of being a Paraguayan resident

Tax, travel and business advantages — including what Mercosur actually gives you.

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SAFETY

Is Paraguay safe?

An honest, data-based look — not a brochure answer.

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DAILY LIFE

What does it actually cost to live in Asunción?

Real numbers for rent, food, and everyday life — not a marketing estimate.

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LIFESTYLE

5 reasons people fall in love with life in Paraguay

Beyond the tax benefits — what everyday life here is actually like.

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IS THIS FOR YOU?

Who actually moves to Paraguay?

Five kinds of people who choose Paraguay — see which one sounds like you.

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TIMING

Why the window to act is narrowing

Real numbers on rising demand, and what's changing elsewhere in the world.

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