Permanent residence in Paraguay - Residencia Permanente

Permanent residence in Paraguay - Permanent residence in Paraguay (Residencia Permanente) is the basis for anyone who wants to live in the country long-term. It provides a stable legal status that makes everyday life easier and opens up new personal and professional prospects. This page offers a compact overview of the most important requirements, procedures and advantages - factual, clear and without unnecessary details.

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An immigration procedure abroad is always associated with organizational steps. We provide you with professional and reliable support - from preparing your documents to accompanying you to appointments in Paraguay.
Our structured approach helps to avoid mistakes, speed up processes and make it much easier to start life in Paraguay.

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What is the Residencia Permanente in Paraguay?

The Residencia Permanente is the official permanent residence of the country.
It enables people from abroad to live in Paraguay without any time limit and to enjoy all the essential rights of a long-term resident.

These include, among others:

• unlimited stay in the country

• Access to local services

• Possibility of business activity

• Opening bank accounts

• Carrying out day-to-day administrative processes

The Residencia Permanente is issued once and remains valid. A subsequent extension is not necessary, provided the cédula is renewed regularly.

The Paraguayan cédula - identity card for permanent residents

After receiving the Residencia Permanente, you can apply for the Cédula, which serves as a national identity card.
It is one of the most important documents in Paraguay - similar to a European identity card.

It is required for:

• Account openings

• Telephone and Internet contracts

• Identification with authorities

• Insurances

• many everyday processes

The cédula is not the residence permit itself, but the associated identity document. It must be renewed every few years.

Requirements for permanent residence

There are clear and easily plannable requirements for applying for permanent residence. The basic documents include

• valid passport

• Current police clearance certificate

• notarized birth certificate

• Proof of a financial basis 

• Fully apostilled documents

Individual requirements may vary depending on the country of origin. Individual preparation is therefore recommended.

Official basic information is provided by the Paraguayan Immigration Office (Dirección General de Migraciones).
However, as many of the steps mentioned there involve organizational hurdles, language barriers and regional differences in practice, they are usually difficult to implement reliably without local support.
That's why we personally guide our clients through the entire process and ensure that all documents are prepared, submitted and completed correctly.

0 % Taxes on foreign income - attractive tax residence

Paraguay follows the principle of territorial taxation.
This means:

• Income earned outside Paraguay is subject to a tax burden of 0 percent.

• Residents of Paraguay benefit from one of the most attractive tax systems in South America.

• Only income that is actually earned in the country is taxed moderately.

These conditions make Paraguay an interesting place to live for people with international income, pensions or independent activities.
The tax system is clear and easy to plan, without complex double taxation structures.

Setting up a company in Paraguay - advantages for immigrants

Permanent residence in Paraguay makes it easier to do business locally and supports people who want to build long-term structures.
Setting up a company is also possible for foreigners and offers several advantages:

• Clear and uncomplicated corporate forms

• Full ownership rights also for international founders

• Flexible use for projects, services or rentals

• Moderate running costs

• Simplified administration

• Favorable tax conditions, especially for income outside Paraguay

A cédula facilitates administrative processes, but is not mandatory to be a shareholder of a company. A resident representative may be useful for certain transactions.

Living in Paraguay with permanent residence

Permanent residence offers a reliable basis for people who want to live in Paraguay for the long term.
Everyday life is less structured than in many western countries and is often more close to nature. The open nature of the population facilitates integration, and the cost of living is moderate by regional standards.

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