New Regulation Simplifies Residency Through Investment
Paraguay has taken a major step to attract international capital with the issuance of Resolution No. 0283 (April 21, 2026) by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. This regulation establishes a clear and structured process for obtaining the Foreign Investor Certificate (CIE) —a key document that enables investors to access permanent residency in Paraguay.
🚀 What is the Foreign Investor Certificate (CIE)?
The CIE is an official certificate issued through Paraguay’s Unified System for Business Opening and Closing (SUACE). It serves as formal proof that a foreign individual has made (or committed to) an investment in the country.
Most importantly, this certificate allows investors to bypass standard temporary residency requirements and directly apply for permanent residency.
💼 Investment Options
The regulation recognizes multiple types of investments, offering flexibility depending on your strategy:
- Productive Investments (business operations in industry, commerce, or services)
- Financial Investments (capital market instruments)
- Real Estate Investments
- Tourism Projects
Each category has defined minimum thresholds:
- Productive investments: from USD 70,000
- Tourism projects: from USD 150,000
- Financial or real estate investments: from USD 200,000
📊 Key Advantages for Investors
- Direct path to permanent residency
- Government-backed process through SUACE
- Fast processing (as short as 5 business days once submitted)
- Flexible investment structures
- No requirement to create jobs for certain investment types (e.g., financial or real estate)
🧾 What Do You Need to Apply?
The process is straightforward but requires proper structuring. Key requirements include:
- Valid identification (passport or national ID)
- Proof of entry into Paraguay
- Criminal background checks (local and international)
- Declaration of source of funds (compliance with anti-money laundering regulations)
- Proof of investment or investment plan
- Business plan (for productive or tourism investments)
All foreign documents must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish.
🏗️ Additional Requirements for Business Investments
If your investment involves launching a business, you must present:
- Company structure and shareholder information
- Project location in Paraguay
- Description of economic activity (aligned with international classification standards)
- Investment breakdown (assets, equipment, infrastructure, etc.)
- Implementation timeline
- Proof of financial capacity
🌎 Why Paraguay?
This new regulation reinforces Paraguay’s position as one of the most accessible and business-friendly jurisdictions in Latin America:
- Low tax environment
- Strategic location in the region
- Growing economy
- Simplified regulatory framework for investors
🧠 SORENSEN Insight
This regulation is more than a legal update—it is a clear signal that Paraguay is actively competing for global investors.
At SORENSEN, we see this as a unique opportunity to offer end-to-end softlanding services, including:
- Legal structuring and company formation
- Investor certificate (CIE) processing
- Residency application support
- Business setup and project management
📩 Interested in Investing in Paraguay?
We help international clients navigate the entire process—from investment structuring to full operational setup.
Contact SORENSEN to explore how you can take advantage of Paraguay’s new investor framework.
0 comentarios