How to buy land in Paraguay
Buying Chaco land is safe when the paperwork is checked carefully. Here is the basic path; for every purchase, hire a Paraguayan notary (escribano) and ideally a surveyor.
Updated October 2026
Step by step
- Pick the tract and ask the owner for the property number (finca), the plan and the boundary file.
- Title search: the notary checks the chain of ownership, liens and attachments at the Public Registry (Dirección General de los Registros Públicos).
- Cadastre and overlaps: confirm with the National Cadastre Service and georeferencing that the title does not overlap another — a known Chaco issue.
- Environmental: ask for the land-use plan and licences; the Chaco requires a 25% legal forest reserve.
- Border rule: if you are from a neighbouring country, confirm the land is more than 50 km from the border (Law 2532/2005).
- Deed and registration: sign the public deed before the notary and register it.
Taxes
Paraguay runs on three main taxes — 10% VAT, 10% corporate income tax and 8% on dividends — plus an annual municipal property tax.
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List your land for freeFrequently asked questions
Can foreigners own land in Paraguay?
Yes. The main restriction is the 50 km border strip, where citizens of neighbouring countries cannot acquire rural property without a decree (Law 2532/2005).
Do I need to live in Paraguay to buy land?
Residency is not required to own property, but you will need valid documents and usually a local representative for paperwork.
What are overlapping titles?
Two titles covering the same ground. It happens with older Chaco titles; georeferencing and a cadastre check prevent it.
Sources: Geografía de Paraguay; El Observador (Feb 2026); Law 2532/2005 (BACN); INFONA via Bichos de Campo (2023). General information, not legal advice.