Vacation in Paraguay: Frequently Asked Questions and Common Myths
In this episode, Pamela Balbuena, Senior Associate at MERSAN, discusses vacations in Paraguay according to the Labor Code and explains everything from basic questions to the most common myths. ▪️ How many vacation days are employees entitled to and when can they take them?▪️ Can vacation days be paid instead of taken?▪️ Are vacation days […]
Tax Updates in Paraguay – Learn About Law No. 7548/2025
In this episode, Federico Martínez, Senior Associate at MERSAN, discusses the latest tax developments in Paraguay, focusing on Law No. 7548 of 2025, which replaces Law 6090, in force since 1961. ▪️ What is the significance of this regulation?▪️ What new developments does Law 7548 introduce?▪️ Who can benefit from this new law? The full […]
Diego Zavala, Pablo Lu, and Sebastián Pérez Participated in the 2026 IDB Group Annual Meetings
Our partners Diego Zavala, Pablo Lu and Sebastián Pérez participated in the 2026 IDB Group Annual Meetings, held from March 11 to 14 in Asunción, bringing together economic authorities, business leaders, and representatives of international organizations to discuss development and investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. This event positions Paraguay as a regional […]
Pamela Balbuena and Camila Brown Participated in the Opening of the 2026 Thematic Roundtables of UN Global Compact Paraguay
Aquí tienes la **traducción al inglés manteniendo el HTML**, lista para **copiar y pegar en WordPress**: “`html On March 5, our attorneys Pamela Balbuena and Camila Brown participated in the opening of the 2026 Thematic Roundtables of UN Global Compact Paraguay, a space for dialogue and collaboration that brings together organizations committed to promoting responsible […]
Federico Martínez Will Participate in the Pre-Congress Conference Organized by IFA LATAM and AEDF
In the context of the upcoming IFA European Region Conference, our senior associate Federico Martinez Tebecheri will participate in the Pre-Congress Session jointly organized by IFA LATAM and the Spanish Association of Financial Law (AEDF), as part of the YIN Panel: Wealth Planning – Mobility, Structures, and Taxation in Global Families. During this session, Federico […]
The PPP Law Is Regulated
The Executive Branch enacted Decree No. 5441/2026, which regulates Law No. 7452/2025 on the modernization of the framework for promoting investment in public infrastructure and the provision of goods and services by the State. The regulation establishes an operational framework for infrastructure projects financed by private capital, including initiatives under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) regime. […]
Tax Residency in Paraguay: Legal Requirements and Common Mistakes
During 2025, 38,236 residency applications were filed in Paraguay, mainly from Brazilian citizens. This represents a 31.3% increase compared to 2024 and consolidates a 203.5% cumulative increase over the last decade. Why are so many foreigners seeking to relocate to Paraguay? This trend can be explained primarily by the convergence of three factors: A simple […]
MERSAN Advised DEG on Cross-Border Financing in Paraguay
MERSAN acted as local legal counsel to DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft in connection with a long-term unsecured financing granted to Banco Continental S.A.E.C.A. The transaction was structured through two separate credit facilities in different currencies: Loan A: up to USD 100,000,000 Loan B: up to EUR 20,000,000 As legal counsel, we advised on […]
SIARA: Mandatory Registration for Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
The deadline is currently in force for non-profit organizations (NPOs) subject to Law No. 7363/2024 to complete their registration in the corresponding administrative registry. Organizations established prior to January 2, 2026, have 90 calendar days to register, a period that runs until April 1, 2026, while those established thereafter have 30 calendar days from their […]
IBA 2026: Our Partner Tomás Mersán Will Attend the International Bar Association Conference
See you at IBA2026! We are pleased to announce that our partner, Tomás Mersán, will be attending the International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from March 23 to 25. The event, titled “Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America — Building Bridges Through Business”, will take place at the Punta del Este […]