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Paraguay property due diligence: a field checklist before you buy

Buying land safely in Paraguay means proving that the legal file, cadastral record and surveyed reality describe the same property — and that your intended use is actually possible.

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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.

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

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.

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

Property due diligence is the disciplined reconciliation of people, documents and the land itself. The objective is not a thick folder; it is a clear record of what is proven, unresolved and unacceptable.

01

Verify authority — Establish who owns the property, who may sign and whether any representative has current, sufficient authority.

02

Make records agree — Title, public registry, cadastral data, plan, surface area, access and the occupied site should describe the same asset.

03

Set red-line conditions — Decide which missing document or inconsistency stops the transaction and which can be resolved before closing.

A practical sequence

  1. 01

    Collect current official records and identify every person, parcel reference and document that forms the chain of the proposed sale.

  2. 02

    Compare names, numbers, areas, boundaries, encumbrances and legal restrictions line by line rather than reviewing each paper in isolation.

  3. 03

    Inspect the site and access; use qualified survey, legal or technical professionals where the evidence requires specialist confirmation.

  4. 04

    Finish with a written go, conditional go or no-go note that lists evidence reviewed, open items, owners and deadlines.

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The file must agree with the ground.

A map pin or sales plan is orientation, not proof of a boundary. We build the decision file from official records, a physical survey and site evidence, then resolve any mismatch before signing.

01

Registered ownership

  • Confirm the seller's identity and authority to sell, the registry title, chain of ownership, liens, injunctions and personal annotations.
02

Cadastral identity

  • Match the cadastral account, district, area, tax position and border-zone status to the registry file.
03

Survey and access

  • Have a qualified professional georeference the boundary on the ground and document legal access, occupation, water, relief, drainage and neighbouring uses.
04

Use and closing

  • Check municipal and environmental requirements, utilities and the intended use; resolve every discrepancy before the independent lawyer and notary complete the transfer.

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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

Is Paraguay a good country to invest in?

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.

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03

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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