Paraguay changed the rules.
Próspera fills the gap.
Everything Paraguay offered — without the new rules that broke it.
- No physical presence required
- No crypto reporting rules
- Territorial tax — zero on foreign income
- Simple, low-cost setup
- 7 days/year minimum stay
- No crypto reporting requirements
- $5,000 flat tax — total annual liability
- Fully remote. Certificate in 2–4 weeks.
The Appeal
Paraguay was genuinely the best option.
0%
Tax on foreign income
Paraguay's territorial system meant income earned outside the country was completely exempt. For a nomad earning remotely, it was as close to zero tax as legally possible.
0 days
Physical presence required
You didn't need to live there. A brief visit to establish residency and you were done — free to be anywhere in the world.
~$1,500
Total setup cost
Lawyers were cheap, the process was straightforward, and the cédula came relatively fast. Paraguay was genuinely good value for what it offered.
Fast
Low bureaucratic friction
Compared to European residency programs or offshore structures, Paraguay was refreshingly simple. No investment minimums, no complex filing requirements.
Then the rules changed.
What Changed
Three changes that broke the deal.
01
Crypto Reporting Above $5,000
No reporting rules whatsoever
Paraguay now requires mandatory reporting of all crypto transactions exceeding $5,000 to tax authorities. The era of financial privacy in Paraguay is over.
02
Physical Presence Now Required
Zero days in-country needed
Paraguay now requires at least 1 day of physical presence per year to maintain residency status. You need to show up, book flights, and document your visit.
03
The Rules Keep Moving
Stable, predictable regime for years
The speed at which Paraguay changed its rules signals a direction. Crypto reporting, presence requirements — what gets added next is unpredictable. You can't build a tax strategy on shifting ground.
The Solution
Próspera offers what
Paraguay no longer can.
Every reason you were looking at Paraguay — Próspera delivers it. Without the new restrictions.
Zero tax on foreign income
$5,000 flat. That's your entire tax obligation.
TaxNo physical presence required
7 days/year. The rest of the year: anywhere.
PresenceNo crypto reporting rules
No crypto reporting requirements.
CryptoSimple, fast setup
Fully remote. Certificate issued in 2–4 weeks.
SetupGovernment-issued residency
Government-issued tax residency certificate via e-Próspera.
LegitimacyPricing
$5,000
per year. Your entire tax obligation.
Not a percentage. Not a fee on top of other taxes. Just one flat payment.
The Process
Up and running in weeks.
01
Apply online
~1 min
02
Pay $5,000
Same day
03
KYC & residency
30 min – 2 days
04
Certificate issued
Paraguay
Lawyer engagement → document apostilles → multiple in-country trips → government processing → DNI issuance. 6–18 months. $3,000–$8,000+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before applying through Nomad Layer.
The cleaner path
was always here.
Join 1,700+ global residents who chose legal clarity over complexity. $5,000/year. Fully remote. Done in weeks.