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Is Paraguay a good country to invest in?

Three tiers, one discipline. From sourcing off-market land to handing you a finished, income-ready asset — here's exactly how it works.

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Paraguay combines macroeconomic stability with a territorial tax system and comparatively accessible land in selected growth corridors. DNIT currently publishes IRP rates of 8%, 9% and 10% for personal-service income, 8% for personal capital income, IRE at 10%, and IDU at 8% for residents and 15% for non-residents. The applicable treatment depends on the taxpayer, income source and structure, so Plan B coordinates case-specific verification with local professionals.

Requirements can change. We verify the current rules again before any filing or transaction.

Official sources

How we prepare this guide

We begin with official public sources, then compare them with the questions we handle in practice in Paraguay. Before a client acts, we recheck the applicable rule, the documents and the facts of the specific property or case.

Prepared by Plan B Paraguay

01 / Question

How much does it cost to invest or get residency in Paraguay?

A Plan B investment or construction client does not have to meet the Investor Pass threshold. We can coordinate the standard route that fits the client's case, subject to current official eligibility and documents. For clients who qualify and choose Investor Pass from the outset, we coordinate the investment file, migration process and cédula as one connected mandate.

02 / Question

Can I buy property in Paraguay remotely, from abroad?

Yes. Plan B coordinates due diligence, cadastre verification, notary and registration on the ground, so most of the process can be handled remotely with a power of attorney.

Plan B field guide

Make the decision before choosing the paperwork

An investment becomes understandable only when the asset, the operating plan and the exit are separated. A persuasive story is not a substitute for evidence, ownership clarity or a realistic budget.

01

Name the engine — Decide whether value is expected from rent, an operating business, development, resale or a combination, and test each engine separately.

02

Trace the dependencies — Identify permits, access, utilities, operators, contractors and market demand that must exist for the plan to work.

03

Define the downside — Decide in advance what would make you pause, renegotiate or leave, and what the asset is worth if the preferred plan is delayed.

A practical sequence

  1. 01

    Write a short investment thesis with the buyer, use, time horizon, budget and measurable conditions for proceeding.

  2. 02

    Verify ownership structure, contracts and relevant tax treatment with qualified local professionals for the actual transaction.

  3. 03

    Build a base case and a conservative case that include infrastructure, maintenance, management, vacancy and contingency costs.

  4. 04

    Set an implementation calendar with named responsibilities, decision gates and an exit route before money is committed.

Model / PLAN B

Three tiers. One discipline.

I

Land investment

3–7 year horizon

  • Targeted acquisition of selected land with emphasis on clean title, development potential and future liquidity.
  • Medium-term capital allocation into a selected site, aligned with the investor's individual profile.
  • Opportunity search, technical and legal review of the documentation, acquisition, ongoing administration and timing of a potential sale according to the client's strategy.
II

Build and sell

12–24 month horizon

  • Complete preparation and delivery of a residential or commercial project, with an exit through the sale of the finished asset.
  • Co-finance a project already under way, or fund a dedicated project in advance within the agreed budget.
  • Planning and management of the full project cycle, a firmly agreed handover date and quality control at every stage to European standards.
III

Premium rental

5+ year horizon

  • Premium villas, cabins and hospitality assets held and professionally operated to generate income and grow long-term asset value.
  • Medium- to long-term investment capital for property and operating businesses, supported by regular reporting.
  • From design and construction to professional management of the property or operation, including accommodation, wellness and food and beverage.

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Plan B Paraguay

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01

How long does residency in Paraguay take?

There is no honest fixed timeframe. It depends on the route, nationality, document completeness and the migration authority's current workload. Plan B checks the official requirements for your case before quoting a realistic schedule. Plan B coordinates the applicable residency process and cédula for clients who actively invest or build through us, as well as for clients who choose Investor Pass from the outset. We do not accept standalone residency-only or cédula-only mandates without an active Plan B investment or construction project.

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02

Can foreigners buy land in Paraguay?

Yes, generally. Law No. 2532 restricts nationals of neighbouring countries and companies majority-owned by them from owning, co-owning or holding usufruct over rural property within 50 km of Paraguay's land and river borders. A public-interest exception may be granted by executive decree; Law No. 2647 also preserves specifically listed cases, including nationals of neighbouring countries who hold permanent residence in Paraguay. Every purchase still requires title, cadastre, restriction, tax and notarial checks; Plan B coordinates that due diligence.

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03

What is Plan Apokalypsis?

A private, site-specific service for clients who want a resilient residence on remote land in Paraguay. We assess the site, design independent energy, water, communications and security layers, and coordinate the required specialists. Any below-grade space is considered only after geotechnical, groundwater, structural and permitting review.

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04

Paraguay property due diligence: a field checklist before you buy

Before money moves, reconcile four layers: the seller and registry title, the cadastral record, a georeferenced survey of the land on the ground, and the rules that govern its intended use. Then verify access, liens and restrictions, taxes, utilities, environmental or municipal requirements, and the closing path with an independent Paraguayan lawyer and notary.

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