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SUACE Investment Residency
SUACE Investment Residency in Paraguay
Access the fast-track route for foreign investors in Paraguay: structured investment, EAS company setup, legal planning, and comprehensive support throughout the entire process.
Specific route for foreign investors
Paraguayan ID card in approximately 90 days
Productive, financial, real estate, or tourism investment options
Legal, corporate, banking, and documentation support
Fast-Track for Investors
The Preferred Route for Investors Who Want to Establish Themselves in Paraguay
SUACE, the Unified System for the Opening and Closing of Companies, is an interministerial route designed to prioritize investment projects in Paraguay.
Unlike the ordinary migration process, this route allows certain investors to access permanent residency directly, avoiding the previous temporary residency period usually required under the general regime.
For profiles with capital, business vision, or the intention to establish a real structure in Paraguay, SUACE represents a strategic opportunity: it combines investment, residency, company setup, banking, and legal planning within the same process.
This page is focused exclusively on the SUACE route. If you are looking for a general explanation of the migration process, you can consult our guide on permanent residency in Paraguay.
Benefits of the SUACE Process
Benefits of SUACE Investment Residency
A route designed for investors seeking legal structure, operational capacity, and access to long-term residency in Paraguay.
Fast-Track for Investors
SUACE provides access to a preferred route for investors, without going through the 2 years of temporary residency required in the ordinary process.
Paraguayan ID Card in Reduced Timeframes
The process is designed so that the investor can obtain a Paraguayan identity card in approximately 90 days, provided that the documentation and file are correctly prepared.
Long-Term Residency
Once granted, residency offers much greater legal stability than temporary routes. The practical recommendation is to maintain periodic presence in Paraguay to preserve migration security.
Access to the Territorial Tax System
Paraguay has a territorial tax system. In correctly planned structures, certain income generated outside the country may not be taxed locally, always subject to specific legal and tax analysis.
Full Rights to Operate
The investor can work, open bank accounts, hire staff, operate business activities, and move freely within Paraguay.
Comprehensive Support
We coordinate the legal, migration, corporate, banking, and documentation aspects so that the process moves forward clearly from the initial review to approval.
Accepted Modalities
Types of Investment Accepted in the SUACE Process
The SUACE process includes different investment routes depending on the client’s profile, available capital, and the type of project they wish to develop in Paraguay.
- Productive Investment from USD 70,000: designed for investors who want to create real economic activity through an EAS company, business plan, formal job creation, and investment schedule.
- Financial Investment from USD 200,000: aimed at profiles that wish to structure capital through a deposit certificate, securities custody, bank certification, and maintenance of capital during the required period.
- Real Estate Investment from USD 200,000: aimed at real estate assets for commercial or rental purposes. A property intended exclusively for the applicant’s family use is not considered a valid investment.
- Tourism Investment from USD 150,000: for projects linked to the tourism sector, such as inns, hotels, or complexes registered with SENATUR.
Who This Service Is Designed For
This service is aimed at investors and business owners who want to establish a real structure in Paraguay, not at those seeking shortcuts or residency without effective investment.
1
Foreign Investors
Profiles with available capital who wish to access a priority investment route and structure their establishment in Paraguay.
2
Business Owners
People who want to establish a company, operate locally, and build a real business base in Paraguay.
3
Real Estate Investors
Clients seeking to acquire real estate assets for commercial or rental purposes within a broader legal strategy.
4
Families and Wealth Planning
Profiles seeking long-term wealth, migration, and business planning with greater legal stability.
How It Works
How the SUACE Process Works
We turn a technical, multi-agency process into a clear roadmap for the investor.
1
Remote Document Review
We analyze apostilled documentation before the trip to detect errors, missing documents, or inconsistencies that may delay the file.
2
Company and Business Plan
When the modality requires it, the EAS company is incorporated and the business plan or technical project documentation is prepared.
3
Strategic Trip to Paraguay
The client travels for approximately 5 business days to complete signatures, medical procedures, Interpol, SUACE filing, and migration biometrics.
4
Approval and ID Card
Once the file is approved, the goal is to obtain residency and the Paraguayan identity card within an approximate period of 90 days.
Documentation and Support
Required Documentation and Included Services
To start the SUACE file, the investor must prepare apostilled documentation in their country of origin and complete certain local certificates in Paraguay.
Proper document preparation is one of the most important stages of the process, because any error can delay the file or block submission before the corresponding authorities.
- Valid passport and full copy.
- Apostilled birth certificate.
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin and from where the applicant has resided during the last 3 years.
- Marital status certificate, if applicable.
- Life and residence certificate managed in Paraguay.
- Health certificate managed locally.
Comprehensive Legal Management
Our Legal and Strategic Support
The SUACE service requires advanced technical, legal, and documentary management, adapted to the investment modality and the profile of each client.
Initial Case Assessment
We analyze whether the client’s profile fits a productive, financial, real estate, or tourism SUACE route.
Document Preparation
We review apostilled documents, personal requirements, and additional documents according to the investment modality.
EAS Company Formation
When necessary, we incorporate the appropriate corporate structure to channel the investment.
Business and Investment Plan
We prepare the strategic documentation required to support the viability of the project.
Banking Coordination
We assist with personal or corporate bank account opening when the case requires it.
Filing and Follow-Up
We coordinate filing before the corresponding authorities and follow up until residency is obtained.
SUACE Service Fees
Pricing and Complementary Services for the SUACE Process
The SUACE process may require different services depending on the investment modality, the required structure, and the real scope of the file.
Complete SUACE Management
$6,500 USD
Includes the main legal management of the SUACE file, document coordination, filing, process follow-up, and strategic support until residency is obtained.
EAS Company Formation
$3,500 USD
A service required for the productive investment modality. It includes the incorporation of the EAS corporate structure to channel the investment project in Paraguay.
Corporate Banking
$1,900 USD
Support for opening a corporate bank account when the case requires an operational corporate structure for the investment.
Important Note on Fees
Fees may vary depending on the investment modality, the status of the documentation, the need for company formation, corporate bank account opening, or other complementary services. The final proposal is validated after reviewing the investor’s profile and the real scope of the case.
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS
Complete Official Documentation for SUACE Permanent Residency
The following requirements are sourced directly from the official document issued by the General Directorate of Migration of Paraguay. All documents require 1 original + 2 authenticated copies, unless otherwise noted.
① SUACE Constancia (MIC)
Signed by the Vice Minister of Industry and Commerce — the primary eligibility document issued at the SUACE office. Must be obtained first.
② Identity Document
Valid passport, national ID, or RG. If not in Spanish, a sworn translation by a registered Public Translator is required.
③ Apostilled Birth Certificate
Apostilled in country of origin, or certified by the Paraguayan Consulate and legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Alberdi y E.V. Haedo, Asunción).
④ Criminal Record (Country of Origin)
Apostilled or consulate-certified. Validity: 180 days (90 days for Brazilian documents). Must cover all countries of residence in the last 3 years.
⑤ Medical Certificate (MSPBS)
Issued by the Ministry of Public Health confirming freedom from infectious diseases. Includes recent lab results. Validity: 1 year.
⑥ Interpol Certificate
National Police — Cnel. Grace No. 468 e/ Tte. Rodi, Sajonia, Asunción. Tel: +595 (21) 422 426. Hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00. Issued in 24–48hrs. Validity: 90 days.
⑦ Certificate of Life and Residence
Issued by your local Police Station (Comisaría). Requires 2 Paraguayan witnesses + authenticated docs. Validity: 180 days.
⑧ Foreign Informatic Background
Information Department, National Police — Av. Boggiani and RI 2 Ytororó, Asunción. Tel: +595 (21) 610 525. Validity: 90 days.
⑨ Affidavit of Compliance (DDJJ)
Sworn statement executed before a Paraguayan Public Notary per Article 23 of Law 978/96. Standard model provided by Migration.
⑩ Passport Photo + Marital Status
1 colour photo 3×3 cm. Marital status certificate if applicable (apostilled). All documents authenticated by a Paraguayan escribanía (notary).
Document Validity Periods
| Document | Validity |
|---|---|
| Interpol Certificate | 90 days |
| Foreign Informatic Background | 90 days |
| Certificate of Life and Residence | 180 days |
| Criminal Background (country of origin) | 180 days |
| Medical / Health Certificate | 1 year |
⚠ Timing is critical: Interpol and Informatics certificates expire in 90 days. Your Paraguay visit must be coordinated around your filing date.
AFTER APPROVAL
Post-SUACE: From Approval to Paraguayan ID Card
Once permanent residency is granted by Migration, four additional steps are required to obtain your physical Paraguayan cédula.
1
Vision of Documents
National Police Staff Department
India Juliana esq. Torreani Viera
Tel: +595 (21) 611 532
Immediate
2
Central Police Command
El Paraguayo Independiente esq. Chile
Tel: +595 (21) 441 355
Immediate
3
Foreign Registration Card
Dept. of Investigation of Crimes
Personal attendance required
4
Paraguayan Cédula
Dept. of Identifications
Av. Boggiani esq. R.I. 2 de mayo
Tel: +595 (21) 602 169
45 days delivery
All documents must be in force at the time of the cédula application. A duly granted Power of Attorney allows our team to handle steps 1–3 on your behalf.
Read the Complete Official Requirements Guide →Frequently Asked Questions about SUACE in Paraguay
What is SUACE in Paraguay? +
SUACE is the Unified System for the Opening and Closing of Companies, an interministerial route that allows investment projects to be prioritized and can facilitate direct access to permanent residency.
Does SUACE allow direct access to permanent residency? +
Yes. One of its main advantages is that it allows access to permanent residency without going through the 2 years of temporary residency required in the ordinary process.
How long does the process take? +
The estimated timeline includes initial document review, incorporation or project preparation, travel to Paraguay, and an approximate approval timeframe of around 90 days, provided the file is correctly prepared.
What is the minimum investment required? +
It depends on the modality. It may start from USD 70,000 for productive investment, USD 150,000 for tourism investment, or USD 200,000 for financial and real estate investment.
Can real estate investment be a family home? +
No. For SUACE purposes, the property must be intended for commercial or rental activity. A family-use home does not count as a valid investment.
Can I start the process from abroad? +
Yes. Document review and initial preparation can be done remotely, although the client must travel to Paraguay for certain stages of the process.
Does this service include company formation? +
It may include it when the modality requires it, especially in cases of productive investment or business structures.
How much does the SUACE service cost? +
Complete SUACE management has a fee of $6,500 USD. If the case requires EAS company formation, the service costs $3,500 USD. Corporate bank account opening costs $1,900 USD.
Does it guarantee automatic tax benefits? +
No. Paraguay has an attractive territorial tax system, but any tax optimization must be analyzed case by case and structured properly.
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