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.
WHY PARAGUAY
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.
Only income earned inside Paraguay is taxed — foreign income stays yours.
Read more →A comfortable cost of living without trading away comfort or safety.
Read more →A growing, under-saturated market open to founders and investors.
Read more →A calm, predictable environment to build a life and a business.
Fast internet, new highways and a capital that keeps building upward.
One of the simplest, fastest residency programs on the continent.
Consistent GDP growth and rising foreign investment year over year.
WHY START 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
You work directly with someone who has lived through relocation, not a rotating queue of agents.
Based in Asunción, with a trusted local legal partner handling every filing.
Every step explained clearly in English — support in Spanish and Dutch is available too.
You always know what's confirmed, what's pending, and what happens next.
Backed by one of Paraguay's leading immigration lawyers — with priority treatment other services simply don't have.
Real answers, usually within a day — not a support ticket in a queue.
Relocating is stressful enough — the process with us shouldn't be.
ABOUT
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.
OUR LEGAL PARTNER
Every application is reviewed and filed together with Laura — 21 years practicing law in Paraguay, with hands-on experience across criminal, civil, family, immigration and military courts.
21 years practicing law in Paraguay.
Criminal, civil, family, immigration and military law.
Currently completing her doctorate.
200+ Paraguay residency cases closed for foreign clients in 2025 alone — 30+ visas and 100+ residencies so far in 2026.
Every application is personally reviewed and followed up on by Laura — from your first document to your cédula in hand.
Laura Vera Francou, Especialista en Derecho Migratorio
SERVICES
Pick the path that fits your passport and your goals — then see exactly what happens, step by step, below.
For nationalities that don't need a visa to enter Paraguay — the direct path to your residency and ID card.
Direct permanent residency and cédula in as little as one month, through a qualifying investment.
Requires $200,000 in investable capital.
If your nationality requires a visa to enter Paraguay, we arrange it first, on top of the cost of any path above — then continue straight into that process.
⏱ ~1 monthPROCESS
No surprises. Pick a service to see its process.
A call to confirm this is the right path for you.
You get a clear list of exactly which documents to gather.
You send scanned copies for review before you travel.
We check everything and prepare the Paraguay-side paperwork.
You come for at least one week to complete the in-person steps.
Your residency application is officially filed.
Your fingerprints and photo are registered.
Your temporary residency is granted.
Your Paraguayan ID card is produced.
You receive your residency card and cédula.
FAQ
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.
For most applicants, it's possible to complete all the required in-person steps during a single stay in Paraguay, provided the relevant requirements are met beforehand. Our team coordinates each stage of the process to optimize timing and reduce the need for additional trips. When a visa is required, that process must be started before travel, depending on nationality and individual case. Processing and delivery timelines depend on the relevant authorities.
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?
Book a free consultation and let's explore whether Paraguay is the right fit for you.
GUIDES
The questions people actually ask before deciding — answered clearly, from someone who's been through it.
Only Paraguay-sourced income is taxed. Here's exactly what that means, and what it doesn't.
Read article → GETTING STARTEDThe short list of what to gather, apostille and bring — before you travel.
Read article → LONG-TERMA realistic timeline — not a marketing one — for going from residency to a passport.
Read article → WHY IT MATTERSTax, travel and business advantages — including what Mercosur actually gives you.
Read article → SAFETYAn honest, data-based look — not a brochure answer.
Read article → DAILY LIFEReal numbers for rent, food, and everyday life — not a marketing estimate.
Read article → LIFESTYLEBeyond the tax benefits — what everyday life here is actually like.
Read article → IS THIS FOR YOU?Five kinds of people who choose Paraguay — see which one sounds like you.
Read article → TIMINGReal numbers on rising demand, and what's changing elsewhere in the world.
Read article → TAXESCédula, RUC, tax residency — three different things people mix up. Here's what each one actually does.
Read article → BUSINESSThe simplified company structure behind most new businesses in Paraguay — what it is and who it's for.
Read article → MONEYEuros to guaraní, without losing money to hidden fees in the exchange rate.
Read article → HEALTHCAREPublic vs. private care, real costs, and what most residents actually choose.
Read article → GUIDEThe full timeline, the 21-month mark, and the document stack you'll need again.
Read article → HONEST TALKWhat doing it yourself actually involves, and where people get stuck.
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