Other good reasons to invest in Paraguay

Other good reasons to invest in Paraguay

  • Attractive investment laws, such as the “Maquila” regime, which establish tax exemptions and other benefits for industries producing for export.
  • Agricultural and livestock products are tradable goods and can be sold in any major currency. There is no direct dependence on the Paraguayan currency.
  • By investing in livestock or agriculture in Paraguay, you are helping to meet the growing demand for food in the world.
  • Paraguay offers full repatriation of capital, and real estate prices are still relatively low.
  • The legal system is very similar to European laws.
  • Paraguay is one of the least indebted countries with a gross public debt of 24% of GDP.
  • Rapid recovery in economic growth and investment after the 2008-2009 crisis, mainly based on food production, thanks to the growth of global demand and the regional market.
  • New trilateral agreements underway with the United States and Chile.
    New agreements with the European Union.
  • Low production costs of raw materials, independent of world prices, offering good possibilities in the world market.
  • Land in Paraguay is a safe haven, like gold.
  • Immigration formalities and also company formation are relatively simple.
  • Easy integration, a welcoming population towards foreigners, mostly young, with a great ease of learning and training.
  • The excellent profitability of the workforce and low social contributions. Social conditions in the country are, to a large extent, regulated.
  • Low cost of living.
  • Plentiful availability of electricity at lower rates compared to neighbor countries. Paraguay is South America’s leading exporter of electrical energy.
  • The discovery of large reserves of gas and oil in the Paraguayan subsoil, by the Montecristo group, leader in hydrocarbons in Paraguay.
  • Access to the sea via the Parana and Paraguay rivers.
  • Mild sunny climate and absence of natural disasters.
  • Water in abundance, fertile and productive land, for livestock and agriculture.
  • Paraguay’s industrial development is recent and is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to invest in a country with strong growth.
  • With the exception of a few sectors under public monopoly, all other areas are open to foreign investors.