The Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued Resolution No. 283/2026 (Resolution 283) to facilitate permanent residency for foreign investors. Resolution 283 establishes the requirements for issuance of the Foreign Investor Certificate (CIE) through the Unified Business Assistance System for Opening and Closing Companies (SUACE).
Resolution 283 recognizes four types of investment, with the requirements and minimum amounts expressed in US dollars or the equivalent in Paraguayan guaraníes, calculated at the official exchange rate at the time of application, as detailed below:
- Production investments, with a minimum investment of USD 70,000 or the equivalent in guaraníes. This requires a pre-approved business plan for industrial, commercial or service activities, as well as creation of at least 5 (five) formal jobs;
- Investments in financial instruments, with a minimum investment of USD 200,000 or the equivalent in guaraníes. These include significant financial investments through capital contributions to the country, which must be maintained for a minimum of 2 (two) years and are subject to annual reporting requirements. No minimum job creation or business plan is required;
- Real estate investments, with a minimum investment of USD 200,000 or the equivalent in guaraníes. These include the acquisition, development or exploitation of real estate assets for the purpose of generating income, increasing asset value, or operating them through leasing or development projects. No business plan or job creation is required. Acquisitions intended for personal or family use are excluded; and,
- Tourism investments, with a minimum investment of USD 150,000 or the equivalent in guaraníes, for investments in assets, infrastructure, services or activities directly linked to the tourism sector. A pre-approved business plan is required to support the economic benefits and contribution to the development of the national tourism sector.
To obtain the CIE, the investor must submit a completed application along with the following documents:
- identification document and proof of entry into the country;
- certificates of police or criminal record, including a certificate issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL);
- sworn statement of the origin of funds, signed by the investor;
- documentation supporting the investment;
- business plan, in the case of production and tourism investments;
- proof of economic solvency through supporting documentation, including bank statements, investment certificates, or other assets such as real estate, vehicles or machinery.
SUACE will evaluate the application and may request additional information where deemed necessary. The CIE must be issued within a maximum of 5 (five) business days from submission of the complete application, unless observations are raised.
From a tax perspective, obtaining the CIE and permanent residency allows for registration in the Taxpayers Registry, which triggers application of the tax regime for resident individuals in Paraguay.