Strategy, structure and execution for companies that want to operate in Paraguay and international markets
We bring together strategic planning, corporate structuring, foreign trade, industrial set-up, payment solutions and operational support to turn opportunities into secure, efficient and sustainable operations.
Global strategy, local presence and integrated execution
AWF Negocios develops and coordinates business solutions for companies that want to import, export, manufacture, invest or set up international operations.
With a local presence in Paraguay and Brazil, as well as international presence and activity, we connect companies, markets, suppliers, investors, partners and opportunities through integrated, tailored solutions.
International presence to turn opportunities into structured operations
AWF structures and develops international business, supporting entrepreneurs, investors and companies through every stage needed to set up and expand their operations.
Our work brings together strategic planning, foreign trade, corporate structuring, industrial set-up, payment solutions and operational support.
More than connecting countries, AWF connects the people, professionals, markets and solutions each project needs to be planned, implemented and managed responsibly.
International presence and reach
Corporate structuring, investor advisory, operational set-up, industrial projects and special regimes geared to Mercosur and to Asian and European markets.
Local presence
Paraguay
Corporate structuring, investor advisory, operational set-up, industrial projects, special regimes and integration with Mercosur.
Brazil
Relationships with Brazilian entrepreneurs and companies, feasibility studies, planning and integration of projects between Brazil and Paraguay.
International reach
Uruguay
Support for developing business, commercial and financial operations.
Hong Kong
International commercial and financial connections, liaison with partners and support for operations targeting the Asian market.
Mainland China
Supplier sourcing, product development, international procurement, production follow-up and export coordination.
United States
Support for business structuring, international operations and financial solutions.
Local knowledge, integrated planning and full support
Tailored solutions
Each project is structured around the activity, market, goals and circumstances of the company or investor.
Local presence, international reach
We support projects with a presence in Paraguay and Brazil and the capacity to coordinate across international markets.
End-to-end support
We coordinate the business, operational, legal, accounting, tax, financial, immigration and commercial aspects.
Network of specialists
We bring together the lawyers, accountants, customs brokers, tax specialists, logistics operators and technical experts each project requires.
Long-term implementation
Our work does not end once the company is incorporated. We support implementation, the start of operations and each new growth cycle.
Areas of work
Select an area to see AWF's solutions.
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Import, export and global trading
Structuring and coordinating international purchasing, sales, import, export and trading operations.
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Business and investor advisory
Complete structuring for entrepreneurs, companies and investors who want to start, regularise, expand or establish their activities in Paraguay.
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Industry and set-up
Planning and setting up industrial operations in Paraguay, taking into account feasibility, production structure, costs, logistics, incentives and applicable special regimes.
Possibility of 0% tax on the temporary import of machinery, equipment and inputs, and a Single Tax of 1% on export value, for projects duly approved under the Maquila Regime.
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Payment solutions and financial transactions
Financial and technology solutions for collections, payments, transfers, international transactions, integrations, reconciliation and control of financial flows.
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Benefits of doing business in Paraguay
Strategic information on competitiveness, taxation, operating costs, location, incentives and access to international markets.
Discover the opportunities to do business and invest in Paraguay
Scope of business and investor advisory
Our business advisory brings together the processes needed to fully establish entrepreneurs, investors and companies in Paraguay.
- Documentation and residency for partners and investors
- Incorporation and regularisation of the company in Paraguay
- Strategic, operational, tax, financial and commercial feasibility study
- Strategic planning for the project
- Accounting, legal, tax and financial structuring
- Operational advisory and set-up
- Post-implementation follow-up and support for new business cycles
Special regimes and projects
Eligibility for each regime depends on the activity, the structure, the origin and destination of the operations and the technical analysis of the project.
Maquila
A structure for export-oriented industrial projects, subject to specific analysis and approval.
60/90 Regime
A regime covering certain import and re-export operations, subject to the applicable requirements.
SUACE
A support and coordination system for incorporating and formalising companies and investments.
Investor
An investment incentive regime applicable according to the characteristics and requirements of the project.
Relocating, manufacturing, starting a business and investing in Paraguay goes far beyond incorporating a company
It takes planning, knowledge, experience, local presence and a network of professionals ready to integrate every stage of the project.
AWF develops complete, responsible planning that takes into account the strategic, corporate, fiscal, tax, financial, accounting, legal, immigration and operational aspects, as well as the personal and asset situation of partners and investors.
Your project in Paraguay starts with a thorough feasibility study
Before incorporating a company, making an investment, importing, exporting, manufacturing or setting up an operation, it is essential to assess the project's strategic, operational, tax, financial and commercial feasibility.
A feasibility study makes it possible to identify opportunities, estimate investment and costs, analyse the applicable regimes and incentives, anticipate risks and define the most suitable structure for each operation.
Present your project to AWF. Our team will coordinate the analysis of the information and recommend the most suitable paths to turn your goals into a structured operation in Paraguay.