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Distributors, importers and exporters: the Southern Cone logistics hub with 1% maquila and free zones.
Types of Business in Paraguay: EAS, SRL and SA — Which to Choose and How to Register
Paraguay has three main business structures: the EAS (fast, from 1 shareholder), the SRL (classic, 2–25 partners) and the SA (for large ventures). This guide explains differences, costs, and registration steps so you choose the right option.
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Ciudad del Este 2026: buying with warranty without falling for the free-shop cliché
CDE has evolved: Apple Store iShop, official Samsung, Shopping del Este (200+ stores), Vendôme with Cartier. How to buy tech, perfumes and luxury with invoices, without falling for street stalls.
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Is it worth crossing into Paraguay to shop? 2026 price comparison (iPhone, perfumes, whisky, sneakers)
Real May 2026 USD prices comparing Paraguay vs Argentina (MEP) vs Brazil. Table with iPhone 16, MacBook Air, PS5, Sauvage, Levi's, Johnnie Walker. Net arbitrage including travel and customs.
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What you can bring back from Paraguay duty-free: 2026 allowances by country
Customs allowances 2026 for 12 countries: Argentina (USD 300 land / USD 500 air), Brazil (USD 500 / USD 1,000), Uruguay, Chile, USA, Spain, Italy. Sensitive products, e-DBV, declaration and fines.
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Where to buy tech in Paraguay safely: 2026 guide (Apple, Samsung, Sony, DJI)
iShop (only Apple Premium Reseller), Nissei, Cellshop, Big Manzana, Tienda Móvil. Official Samsung Brand Stores. How to verify IMEI, iCloud lock, invoices and cross-border warranty.
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Premium perfumery and beauty in Paraguay: how to buy authentic and avoid fakes
Champs Elysées, Fuschia, Punto Tienda, Monalisa, MAC counter. Official CAIMPECO importers. How to spot fakes (batch code, cellophane, atomizer) and why NOT to buy fragrance from street stalls.
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Maquila in Paraguay: Law 1064/97, tax benefits and how to apply
Operational guide to setting up an industry or service under the Paraguayan maquila regime: a flat 1% rate, duty-free imports and the step-by-step CNIME registration process.
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Import/export from Paraguay: customs regime, exporter RUC and licences
How to structure foreign-trade operations from Paraguay: exporter RUC with the DNIT, DUI and DEP documents, MERCOSUR preferences and SEDECO/SENACSA/INAN controls.
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Paraguay Maquila Regime: Law 7547/2025 and benefits for export industry
The maquila regime allows operating export industries with a unique 1% tax on local value added. Imported inputs are duty and VAT free.
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Ciudad del Este: the Triple Border commercial capital explained without clichés
Beyond shopping tourism, Ciudad del Este is a 400,000-inhabitant metropolis with a USD 6 billion annual economy, Mercosur logistics, the Itaipú Binacional dam and unique cultural diversity.
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