Paraguay
Territorial tax system means zero tax on foreign-source Bitcoin gains. 10% on local source income. Crypto mining law passed 2024. Cheapest citizenship path ($5K, 3 years).
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Not yet committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
0% if foreign source
Mining
Regulated since 2024
DeFi
0% if foreign source
NFTs
0% if foreign source
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Not taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
Territorial system exempts foreign gains
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
BCP
Residency Requirement
Easy residency; citizenship in 3 years for ~$5K
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Easy residency via $5K bank deposit; citizenship after 3 years
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →Territorial tax system
- →Zero tax on foreign-source crypto
- →Cheapest citizenship in the Americas
- →Crypto mining regulated since 2024
- →Cheap electricity for mining
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Very Low
Banking Access
Low-Moderate
Quality of Life
Low-Moderate
Lifestyle Scores