Paraguay · Why here

A serious base for Latin America.

Paraguay now holds two investment-grade ratings, runs a flat 10% corporate tax, and sits inside Mercosur. We use that to build something durable for international founders — company, banking, tax and residence, all built to hold up under scrutiny.

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At a glance
RatingMoody’s Baa3 · S&P BBB-
Corporate tax10% flat
GDP growth~4–4.5%
BlocMercosur
Company from1 owner (EAS)
BaseReal & operating
The case

Four reasons founders are choosing Paraguay.

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Investment grade

Moody’s Baa3 and S&P BBB-, both stable — a short list in the region.

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Low, flat tax

A 10% corporate rate and 10% VAT, with a territorial base for individuals.

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Mercosur access

Full member, opening a working route into Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

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Real stability

Steady ~4% growth, low public debt and record foreign investment in 2025.

Law and practice: Sovereign ratings: Moody’s Baa3 stable (first granted July 2024, reaffirmed 2026); S&P BBB- stable (investment grade since December 2025); Fitch BB+ positive. Macro data per the Ministry of Economy and Banco Central del Paraguay, 2026. General information, not advice.

Fit check

See whether Paraguay fits — and what to set up.

A 20-second check that maps you to the right stack. No email required; it links straight to the detail you need.

What do you need most?
Your income is mainly…
Citizenship in time?
Told straight

The honest version, before you commit.

We would rather you arrive with clear eyes. Three things the brochures gloss over:

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    Territorial, with limits

    Great for individuals; at company level the 2019 reform taxes some foreign income at 10%.

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    Residence is staged

    No more instant PR — it is temporary then permanent, with citizenship after three years of PR.

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    Banking is strict

    Accounts open on the strength of the file, not the hope — we prepare it properly.

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    Substance wins

    A base only helps if it is real where you pay tax; we build presence that stands up.

Questions

Straight answers before you commit.

Why Paraguay over other low-tax bases?

It pairs a flat 10% corporate rate with two investment-grade ratings, Mercosur access and a genuinely low cost of operating — a rare combination. It suits founders who want a base with genuine substance behind it.

Is Paraguay really low-tax for a company?

Corporate income tax is 10% and VAT is 10%. The territorial principle mainly benefits individuals; at company level some foreign income is taxed since the 2019 reform. We map your position precisely.

Do I need to move to Paraguay?

No. A company and tax number can be set up remotely. Residence is a separate, optional path — though real presence strengthens both the structure and any residence or citizenship goal.

How quickly can I have a base running?

An EAS company is typically ready in days to a few weeks; banking adds time. We can run formation, banking and tax setup in parallel to compress the timeline.

Can Paraguay be a gateway to the rest of Latin America?

Yes — as a Mercosur member it is a practical entry point. We prepare separate market-entry briefings for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

What does BCA LatAm actually do here?

We handle the whole stack — company, banking, tax and accounting, and residence — as one coordinated setup, and stay on it so the base keeps working after launch.

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Build a Paraguay base that holds up.

Tell us what you’re building and where. We’ll map the stack — company, banking, tax, residence — and send a fixed quote within one business day.