Your Guide to Paraguay Residency & Relocation
We handle the entire residency process for Europeans relocating to Paraguay. Transparent pricing, confirmed partner on the ground, and support in Dutch, German, and English.
Everything You Need to Relocate
From your first question to your cedula in hand, we manage the entire process.
Residency & Cedula
Full temporary residency application and cedula processing. All government fees, translations, and appointments included.
Tax Registration (RUC)
Official tax identification number. Required for banking, business, and establishing tax residency in Paraguay.
Company Formation
EAS, S.A., or S.R.L. company setup. Complete registration with all legal requirements handled.
Driver's License
Paraguayan driver’s license conversion. No test required. Completed in a single day.
Bank Account
Personal or business bank account opening. Local and international currency options. In-person support.
Full Relocation
Comprehensive relocation package including residency, housing guidance, insurance, and lifestyle setup.
Simple, All-In Pricing
No hidden fees. Every package includes all government costs, translations, and personal support.
Everything you need for your residency and cedula in Paraguay.
- Temporary residency application
- Cedula (ID card) processing
- All government fees included
- Certified translations
- Personal accompaniment to all offices
- Support in NL, DE or EN
Our core package. Residency plus tax setup and driving license.
- Everything in Essentials
- Tax ID (RUC) registration
- Driver’s license conversion
- Bank account assistance
- Priority scheduling
Full relocation package. We handle everything from residency to settling in.
- Everything in Complete
- Company formation (EAS)
- Housing search assistance
- Health insurance guidance
- School finding (families)
- Dedicated relocation manager
- 90-day post-arrival support
All prices include government fees, translations, and personal support. No surprises.
Your Path to Paraguay Residency
A straightforward process from start to finish.
Prepare Documents
Gather and apostille your documents at home. We provide a complete checklist and review everything before you travel.
Travel to Asuncion
5 business days on the ground. We accompany you to every government office and handle all paperwork.
Processing
Your application is processed in 60 to 90 days. We monitor progress and keep you updated weekly.
Receive Your Cedula
Your residency card and cedula are issued. You are now a legal resident of Paraguay.
What do you actually keep?
Your home country taxes income heavily. Paraguay works very differently. Pick the profile that fits you best and see what the same income leaves you with in each place. You enter nothing personal.
How we calculate, and the nuances that matter
Paraguay, active income (business owner / freelancer): under the IRE Simple regime you pay 10% on a deemed profit of 30% of turnover, roughly 3% effective. As a sole trader there is no extra dividend tax when you take the profit privately. This holds up to roughly USD 250,000 turnover; above that the excess falls under the general regime of 10% profit tax plus 8% dividend tax, so the effective rate rises gradually.
The key nuance: if you work from Paraguay and invoice a foreign client, that is local income, not foreign income. The 0% exemption applies only to passive foreign income: interest, dividends, capital gains, royalties and rent, which must still be declared. There is no wealth tax and no inheritance tax.
Pensions: Paraguay has very few tax treaties. Without one, your home country generally retains the right to tax your pension, so we show that continuing home-country tax in the Paraguay column. The outcome depends on your age, the type of pension and your situation.
Home-country figures use simplified 2026 rates and thresholds and assume the full profit is distributed. Netherlands: BV owner (corporate plus Box 2), Box 1 up to 49.5%, investors in Box 3. Germany: GmbH owner (~30% plus 26.4% on payout), Einkommensteuer up to 45%, flat 26.4% on investments. Belgium: company owner plus 30% dividend tax, up to 50% plus municipal surcharge, 30% on dividends and interest. France: 25% corporate plus 30% PFU, scale up to 45% with a high-income surtax, 30% PFU on investments, IFI wealth tax on real estate only. United Kingdom: corporation tax plus dividend tax up to 39.35%, 20/40/45% with the personal allowance tapered over £100k. UK figures are in pounds.
All amounts are illustrative, rounded simplified indications based on public information, not personal tax, legal or financial advice. Rates, thresholds and rules change and differ per situation. The Dutch Box 3 system from 2028 is still a bill awaiting the Senate. Always have your situation reviewed by a qualified adviser before acting.
This is the difference on paper. Your situation is personal.
The details decide everything: latent tax debts, residency rules, and whether your income is genuinely foreign. We help you get it right.
Simplified 2026 indications for orientation, not tax advice. Figures should be confirmed for your own situation.
The same life, two countries
Pick a household and a lifestyle and see how much lower your monthly costs are in Paraguay compared with where you live now. You enter nothing personal.
Where does the difference sit?
Estimated monthly costs per category, in euros.
All your options side by side
This is what life costs. What you keep is another story. What is left at the end of the month also depends on your income and tax, and that is where Paraguay’s territorial system makes the biggest difference. See the tax comparison just above, then talk to us about your own situation.
Plan a free consultation →Sources and assumptions
- European cities: 2026 market data (Numbeo, Wise, Expatica) for rent and everyday costs in the city centre.
- Paraguay: current local market knowledge plus public figures. Electricity is very cheap, internet around 30 euro a month, and a private health plan replaces public cover.
- Exchange rates used: about 7,500 guaraní per euro, and about 1.17 euro per British pound (2026). When the United Kingdom is selected, both sides are shown in pounds so the comparison stays in one currency.
- Rent is for the free-market sector in the city centre. Smaller cities and longer local contracts are often lower, which is why we offer a cheaper second city per country.
- Household scaling: a couple shares one home and spends more on daily costs; a family of four is modelled on a three-bedroom home.
- Capitals are the most expensive city in each country, so the saving shown is the high end. Moving from a smaller home city narrows the gap.
This tool gives an indication based on market information and is meant to give a feel for the price difference. It is not personal financial or tax advice. Exchange rates, rents and prices change constantly. Always have your own situation calculated separately before making decisions.
Real People, Real Presence
We are not anonymous agents. We are a team based in Europe and Paraguay.
John
Manages client relationships, marketing, and the European side of the business. Handles communications in Dutch, German, and English.
Jean Paul
Handles all on-the-ground operations in Paraguay. Manages gestor relationships, accompanies clients to government offices, and oversees the entire residency process locally.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Book a free consultation call. We will answer all your questions and help you plan your move to Paraguay.
No commitment. No payment required.