Why Savvy Freedom-Seekers Are Planting Flags in Paraguay

Hey guys, Mikkel here,

Before we dive into today’s edition of Paraguay Potential, I want to highlight something important happening at the end of next month (Jan 2026).  

I‘m talking about the Paraguay Exploration & Investment Tour.

The families and investors who join me on these tours understand that Paraguay offers major advantages that are almost impossible to find together anywhere else in the world:

• a residency pathway that is fast, stable, affordable, and built for long-term certainty.
  

• a massively undervalued investment landscape with economic fundamentals that most of the world has not yet priced in.
  

• a tax system that is economically favourable and allows residents to keep what’s theirs 

Those above advantages are just some of the primary reasons why the last tour I led here had 50 people on the ground with me (and why I fully expect the same for the tour I am leading here this coming January). 

When you join me on this tour, we’ll move together through Paraguay’s key economic corridors, meet the people shaping the country’s next chapter, explore both short and long-term investment plays, and for those who are ready… begin the residency process right on the spot.

These tours I led compress years of trial and error into a single, structured experience where everything is vetted, streamlined, and handled for you. 

This is an expert-led, boots-on-the-ground experience with me and my team of vetted offshore professionals who understand exactly what families and investors need to move forward with clarity. 

If you’re serious about positioning capital offshore, securing legal residency and understanding Paraguay’s long game from the inside, there is no better time to do so than during this upcoming tour. 

(Check out the itinerary and get the complete details here: Learn More About The January Tour).

…given the upcoming tour, I figured there would be no better time to explore some of the biggest advantages that the savviest families and investors just like you unlock when they choose to include Paraguay as a part of their Plan-B. 

So, with that, let’s get into it.

A Tax System Works in YOUR Favour

Legally minimizing taxes is one of the top reasons why my clients at Expat Money and I are creating Plan-B options for ourselves and our families in the first place.

…and it’s not because we don’t want to contribute to the greater good of society…

It’s because we don’t want to pay obscene amounts of our hard-earned money into a system that isn’t serving us.

For decades, we’ve seen governments mismanage OUR MONEY to a near-criminal level (to put it nicely), and finally, we’ve had enough.

Simply put, we see OUR MONEY being used to line the pockets of politicians, fund unjust foreign conflicts and be sent overseas to be laundered under the guise of “social programs”,… to name a few.

So, if you’re like me (or one of the hundreds of clients I work with at Expat Money) and you’ve had enough and want to keep more of what you earn, Paraguay checks that box.

At a time when most countries are ramping up taxation, tightening controls, and expanding enforcement, Paraguay continues to offer a system that’s simple and transparent.

Paraguay runs on a 10% flat income tax, so whether you’re a salaried employee, a self-employed contractor, or a business owner, your rate is the same. 

Dividends and capital gains are also taxed at 10%, making the system attractive for both workers and passive investors.

It’s clean, easy to understand, and, compared to many Western systems, incredibly efficient.

No sliding scales, no complex tiered system, no-nonsense.

What really sets Paraguay apart and makes it attractive to those of us who want to legally pay less tax without relocating offshore is that it follows a territorial tax model. 

This means only income generated within Paraguay is subject to taxation.

Foreign-earned income, such as income generated from running an online business, realizing monthly profit from foreign investment properties or dividend portfolios, is completely tax-exempt. 

If you’re running a location-independent business, drawing income from abroad, or even just managing a diversified global portfolio, Paraguay allows you to earn tax-free while physically remaining where you are without facing a second layer of taxation.

…and it gets even better….

There are NO wealth transfer taxes, NO inheritance taxes, and you DO NOT need to report your global income.

To unlock all the benefits I’ve discussed, you have to secure your legal status as a resident (which most people who join me on the ground in Paraguay this coming January, from the 31st through the 9th, will do).

The Path Toward (and benefits) of Securing Paraguayan Residency… and how to get yours quickly while you still can

Residency in Paraguay is one of the best-kept secrets in the offshore world.

If you’re looking to obtain legal residency in a country that offers massive benefits without having to outlay a material amount of capital and without having to completely uproot your life, Paraguay deserves a spot atop your list of potential Plan-B jurisdictions.

With the right guidance and network, the process itself is far simpler and more accessible than most people realize.

You only need a valid passport, a clean background check, and a few standard documents, like your birth certificate, for example, to get the ball rolling.

From there, you’ll submit your application in person at the immigration office with help from a local lawyer that you are connected with when you work with my team at Expat Money.

You do not need to speak Spanish.

There are no material “time in-country” requirements to maintain your status.

You do not need to invest or maintain a minimum account balance with a local bank.

…and you do not need to maintain a full-time home here (unless you want to, and you should want to, just purely based on the market boom that is happening country-wide).

It is just smooth sailing toward becoming a legal resident in a country that actually wants you. 

It’s residency the way it should be - clear, quick, and designed to welcome those who bring value.

Once approved, your status as a legal resident unlocks the full suite of advantages:

• You gain access to Paraguay’s tax system.
  

• You can open a local bank account.
  

• You can own property in your name.
  

• You can register a vehicle, access public services, and live with legal peace of mind.

There’s also a path to permanent residency after just two years and, from there, an optional route to citizenship, again, with no relocation required.

If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I just want a solid second residency without a bunch of strings attached”, this is it.

As the world continues to change, jurisdictions like this will only become harder to access (the requirements will become tougher as the world wakes up to what is happening here).

Historically, the majority of attendees who join me on the ground in Paraguay opt to secure their legal residency during the tour. When you reserve your seat on the tour by visiting this page here, you’ll be asked to tell us whether you will be doing so before checking out.

If you want more information about securing residency during the Paraguay tour before reserving your seat, you can schedule a call with Melissa, my Head of Client Intake at Expat Money, who will get you the information you need before making a decision. (If the dates for this tour don’t work for you, I still highly encourage all of you reading this to schedule a call with Melissa to discuss getting your Paraguayan residency.)

SCHEDULE A CALL WITH MELISSA RIGHT NOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UPCOMING PARAGUAY TOUR & BECOMING A RESIDENT WHILE YOU ARE THERE.

Paraguay Is On A Historic Growth Run & Top Analysts Are Making Massive Predictions

Paraguay’s GDP has doubled since 2003. 

That alone is beyond impressive… but here’s what’s more important:

This growth didn’t come from debt-fuelled government spending.

It came from commodity exports, low inflation, and monetary discipline.

In a region of the world where financial instability has driven inflation and interest rates up, Paraguay has been able to do the opposite: 

• It has kept inflation under control.
  

• It has maintained a strong banking system and low national debt.
  

• It has allowed the private sector (not bureaucrats) to drive progress.

That means growth in Paraguay is stable and won’t fluctuate like other “developing nations.” 

McKinsey & Company are betting that if the right moves are made now, the country can double its GDP again by 2035.

Read the above again because IT IS NOT a typo.

Paraguay has all the resources, tools, government support, and global recognition to the point where the top management consultancy in the world sees a clear and realistic pathway to DOUBLING ITS GDP IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS.

If a country is expected to double its GDP within the next decade, you better believe that every square meter of land, every rental unit, and every productive asset inside that economy is going to ride that wave up.

Paraguay's route to this will be driven by infrastructure investment, industrial expansion, in-demand exports, and a modernization of its logistical and agricultural backbones.

This isn’t just good news to chalk away in your brain as “interesting” before moving on…

It’s a BUY NOW signal (or a “secure-your-tour-seat signal” so you can see all the things I have been telling you about Paraguay for nearly a year now for yourself).

When GDP doubles, wealth creation accelerates.

Middle-class spending power expands.

Domestic consumption rises.

Urbanization speeds up.

Housing demand surges.

Capital inflow from private equity groups and foreign governments skyrockets.

…and the investors who feel it early will be the ones holding the best real estate, the best land, and the best-positioned income-producing assets before prices start to reflect the reality.

When a country doubles its GDP in a single generation, here are just some of the implications:

• Real estate doesn’t just rise… it transforms everything. Dirt roads become paved boulevards. Empty corners become commercial hotspots. Rental yields go from good to excellent as tenants earn more, and thus, are willing and able to pay more for quality, comfort and luxury. 
  

• Foreign direct investment explodes. Multinationals don’t ignore growth… they chase it. And when they move in, they build office parks, logistics centers, hotels, factories… and they bring people with them who need… you guessed it; homes (along with other services, too, of course).  
  

• The middle class grows, which brings with it a demand for housing. People want more space, more privacy, and they want to live in better neighbourhoods (the exact types of projects we’re developing as I write this). 
  

• Land gets scarce. Especially land that’s already cleared, close to infrastructure, and zoned for development. You know… the kind we’ve been acquiring while the rest of the world has been sleeping on Paraguay.
  

• Banking and financial services will mature, which opens up local financing options. Interest rates drop, making mortgages more affordable. That makes it easier to sell to end users, which in turn makes your exit strategy even more attractive.

Here’s what this means for you if you have an economic position in the region:

• If you’re holding land near the growth corridors, expect appreciation.
  

• If you own rental units tied to the rising middle class, expect higher occupancy and stronger returns.
  

• If you’re looking to diversify your international portfolio with high-upside, low-tax, real-asset exposure… Paraguay has gone from a BUY to a BUY NOW.

Come see for yourself firsthand this January from the 31st through the 9th.

Secure your seat now while space is still available.

Speak soon,
Mikkel

PS. THIS TOUR WILL SELL OUT (just like the last one did). If you want to be part of this life-changing, future-proofing experience, now is the time to act. Click this highlighted text to learn more about the January tour I am personally leading before reserving your seat.