Paraguay
Region: americaslegal
Cryptocurrency is legal in Paraguay.
Regulatory Framework
Trading & ownership
Paraguay passed Law 6497 in 2021 regulating crypto mining. Paraguay offers cheap hydroelectric power, making it attractive for miners. The law required miners to register with ANDE (the national electricity company) and pay commercial electricity rates. General crypto trading is not specifically regulated but is not prohibited.
Payments & Commerce
Mining Operations
Exchange Licensing & AML/KYC
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Taxation
Capital Gains Tax
Paraguay has a low flat corporate tax of 10 percent and personal income tax of 8-10 percent. No specific crypto capital gains tax exists.
Income Tax (Staking/Mining)
Crypto mining income for businesses is subject to corporate income tax at 10 percent.
VAT & Sales Tax
