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Paraguay’s Executive Branch has decreed a reduction from 1.5% to 1.4% per month in the interest rate for tax installment agreements administered by DNIT, the country’s tax authority, starting September 1, 2026.
dnitChia producers in Paraguay blame smuggling from Brazil for a nearly 50% price drop, while DNIT denies the existence of the problem.
chiacanindeyudnitsan-pedroParaguay's DNIT requires declaration of crypto asset operations above $5,000 annually, and local businesses warn the rule may drive users to informality due to costs and requirements, calling for dialogue to adjust the measure.
dnitnicole-cobellibitbasemarangatuDNIT listed 4,669 taxpayers with firm tax debts, with 96% of them being small entrepreneurs.
dnitA tomato oversupply in Paraguay, caused by weather conditions and expanded planting, threatens to cause a sharp drop in prices, while authorities monitor the situation and producers warn of the need for market balance.
dnitParaguay's DNIT will begin requiring the declaration of cryptocurrency transactions exceeding $5,000 annually for tax oversight, a measure an expert warns needs balance to avoid harming the sector with excessive complexity.
dnitmarangatuoscar-orueDNIT and Asoban signed an agreement to create a secure platform for exchanging tax and banking data starting in 2027, while the tax authority also reviews special regimes and regulates cryptocurrencies to increase revenue.
dnitoscar-oruePresident Santiago Peña revoked the controversial "special permission" that had kept Carlos Liseras away from Conajzar, allowing him to resume his post after leaving the Senate, where he had taken a seat due to a vacancy created by the unconstitutional leave of scandal-embroiled Hernán Rivas and the resignation of substitute Julio Borba.
carlos-liserasdnitThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) confirmed that the SIFEN electronic invoicing system increased the VAT base by 27.3%, declared VAT by 31.3%, and the tax payable by 40.7% for companies in Paraguay, according to a study submitted to the local tax authority, DNIT.
dnitParaguay's tax and customs authority, DNIT, saw its revenue grow by 359% over 15 years, reaching G. 24.39 trillion in 2025, with the Value-Added Tax (VAT) being the main tax, accounting for 52.8% of the total.
dnitParaguay's DNIT (National Directorate of Tax Revenue) is using artificial intelligence and business intelligence to audit tax returns more efficiently, while revenue in the first half of the year exceeded a 2% expansion despite a drop in collections in guaraní caused by the depreciation of the US dollar.
business-intelligencednitbraulio-ferreiraTwo former employees of Paraguay's tax and customs authority, DNIT, have been ordered to stand trial for extortion and corruption after being accused of demanding cash payments to release a shipment at the Luque airport.
francisco-javier-acosta-rolonjulio-cesar-silvano-delgadodnitStarting in 2026, businesses in Asunción will be required to obtain a commercial license from the Municipal Government, presenting documents such as a Taxpayer Identification Number (RUC), proof of income, a fire prevention plan, and property documentation, with in-person processing and a variable cost based on the company's assets.
dnitThe DNIT (Paraguay's tax and customs authority) has published a detailed guide outlining the monthly VAT declaration process, including how to calculate tax debits and credits and which expenses can be deducted by taxpayers.
dnitPresident Santiago Peña has fully vetoed a bill that would have exempted firefighting vehicles from taxes, citing regulatory redundancy, technical flaws, and budgetary impacts.
dnitsantiago-penaThe Paraguayan Public Prosecutor's Office has requested a sentence of two years and two months in prison for former Argentine senator Edgardo Kueider and his secretary for attempted currency smuggling, after they were detained in December 2024 with over 200,000 undeclared US dollars, while the defense requested acquittal and the trial continues pending the verdict.
edgardo-kueideriara-magdalena-guinseldnitFollowing the robbery of an armored car in Yataity del Norte, the Public Prosecutor's Office and DNIT seized smartphones and medications lacking proper documentation that were being transported, investigating crimes such as smuggling and tax evasion.
dnityataity-del-norteyrendague-saRevenue for Paraguay's tax and customs authority, DNIT, fell by 17% over one year, representing a loss of G 238.8 billion. The decline is attributed to the appreciation of the guaraní against the US dollar, which reduced the local currency value of customs taxes. The majority of regions were affected, with sharp drops at key points such as Silvio Pettirossi Airport (-41%) and Santa Helena (-78%).
dnitsanta-helenajose-falconParaguay's DNIT has launched inspections targeting companies that retained profits as optional reserves to defer payment of the Dividend and Profits Tax, under Resolution No. 49 issued in March 2026.
dnitDNIT has published General Resolution No. 54, requiring manufacturers, importers, exporters, and retailers of firearms, ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnic articles to issue electronic tax documents exclusively through Sifen, with a 90-day compliance deadline. For companies with their own systems, the transition favors API-based integrations that preserve commercial operations and keep auditable fiscal evidence.
dnitThe Municipality of Ciudad del Este has issued a tender to revitalize the Alejo García, Agustín Van Aaken, and Chino parks with an investment exceeding G. 64.8 billion, aiming to transform them into recreation centers, social integration hubs, and tourist attractions.
parque-alejo-garciaciudad-del-esteparque-chinoalto-paranadnitOn Accountants Day, Alba Talavera, Director of Education at the Colegio de Contadores del Paraguay (CCP), stated that artificial intelligence and other technologies help streamline tasks but cannot replace the accounting professional, emphasizing that regulatory and technological updates are essential for the sector's future, which has 24,093 professionals nationwide, according to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
instituto-nacional-de-estadisticadnitcolegio-de-contadores-del-paraguayThe Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) and the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT) have signed an agreement to cross-check financial and tax data, aiming to increase social security revenue in Paraguay and combat fraud and informality.
ipsdnitisaias-fretesParaguayan business leaders supported the transparency required by the DNIT regarding corporate reserves through Resolution No. 49/2026, but they categorically rejected the possibility of taxation on retained earnings.
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