PARAGUAY
Paraguay: PSAV (VASP) Setup • Compliance • Residency
Establish a Paraguay EAS company, register as a PSAV with SEPRELAD, and implement an AML framework built for real operations. We coordinate corporate setup, tax registration, PSAV filing support, and ongoing accounting/compliance support in one unified workstream.
Why Paraguay
Paraguay can be a cost-efficient route for crypto operators who want corporate setup plus an AML-aligned PSAV registration pathway with recurring local support.
Fintech-friendly company vehicle
The EAS structure (Law No. 6480/2020) supports streamlined incorporation and flexible governance for international ventures.
AML registration path
PSAV registration aligns with SEPRELAD and Resolution No. 314/2021 through AML policies, internal controls, and supporting documentation.
Lean recurring cost base
Typical structure includes an external compliance officer and ongoing accounting/tax support depending on transaction volume.
Regulatory framework
Core institutions and legal references commonly used for this pathway.
SEPRELAD
Paraguay’s financial intelligence unit responsible for AML supervision and oversight.
Resolution No. 314/2021
Establishes compliance obligations for virtual-asset service activity, including AML policies, internal controls, and PSAV registration.
Legal base references
EAS structure under Law No. 6480/2020 and accounting/tax framework references under Law No. 6380/2019.
Engagement options
Pricing below reflects the referenced scope from the offer deck. Final scope can vary by activity profile and operating design.
- Corporate structuring + PSAV-specific corporate purpose
- EAS company incorporation
- Initial local nominee director for incorporation workflow
- Tax registration (RUC) + supporting corporate registrations
- PSAV registration workflow with SEPRELAD
- AML/CFT documentation pack (PLA/FT, procedures, internal files)
- Corporate structuring + PSAV-specific corporate purpose
- EAS company incorporation
- Initial local nominee director for incorporation workflow
- Tax registration (RUC) + supporting corporate registrations
- PSAV registration workflow with SEPRELAD
- AML/CFT documentation pack (PLA/FT, procedures, internal files)
- Paraguayan residency (includes: Full residency process, Paraguayan ID, tax residency certificate, 1-year rental contract, utility bill, RUC registration, accounting advisory, annual tax declaration, driver’s license, DHL delivery).
Implementation structure
Corporate setup and compliance alignment delivered as two linked workstreams.
Corporate structuring & formation
- Draft bylaws with PSAV-specific corporate purpose
- Incorporate the EAS company
- Appoint initial local nominee director (setup phase)
- Register with tax authority (RUC) and complete supporting registrations
Director transition & readiness
The nominee director supports the incorporation workflow. After the entity is established and operational items are complete, directorship can be transferred to the client or to a director designated by the client.
PSAV registration & compliance framework
The compliance workstream includes PSAV registration support plus preparation of an AML-ready documentation package.
Registration scope
PSAV registration support with SEPRELAD, including preparation of the supporting compliance package.
- PSAV filing support workflow
- Internal controls and supporting documentation
- Regulator-ready packaging and guidance
AML/CFT documentation set
- AML/CFT Manual (PLA/FT)
- Risk assessment matrix
- KYC/AML procedures (onboarding + day-to-day operations)
- Internal documentation and compliance files
Foreign ownership & transfer considerations
Important execution items for foreign investors and share transfers.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney may be required to authorize a local representative in Paraguay to act on behalf of the foreign investor for transfers and filings.
Legalization requirement
Documentation must be properly legalized to be valid under Paraguayan law. We can coordinate preparation/legalization support within the structuring workstream if required.
Implementation timeline
A practical sequence used for most Paraguay PSAV engagements.
Scope mapping
Confirm services (exchange/custody/transfer), transaction profile, and the fastest compliant setup route.
EAS formation + RUC registration
Incorporate the EAS, complete tax registration (RUC), and finalize corporate setup items.
PSAV registration + AML implementation
Prepare PSAV registration package and implement AML/CFT manual, risk matrix, and onboarding procedures.
Ongoing operations
Ongoing compliance officer support (optional) plus monthly accounting/tax services depending on activity volume.
FAQ
Quick answers for founders evaluating Paraguay PSAV.
What is the company structure used in Paraguay?
The recommended structure is an EAS (Law No. 6480/2020), designed for streamlined incorporation and fintech-friendly governance.
What does “PSAV registration” involve?
PSAV registration is supported through SEPRELAD alignment and a compliance package that includes AML policies, internal controls, and supporting documentation.
Do we need ongoing compliance and accounting services?
Most operating structures include monthly accounting/tax services (volume-dependent) and may add an external compliance officer for ongoing oversight.
What if shareholders are foreign?
Some structures may require Power of Attorney and document legalization to enable local representation and transfer workflows.
Ready to launch in Paraguay?
Send your model and target markets — we’ll reply with a private roadmap for EAS setup, PSAV registration, and AML implementation.
