🇵🇾 Paraguay

Cryptocurrency activities in Paraguay are legal with some regulatory framework in place, including a partially vetoed Crypto mining and trading law from 2022.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score40/100 (Moderate Risk)
Regionsouth america
CurrencyPYG

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)10% on income from capital investments
Capital Gains (Corporate)10% corporate income tax
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

Paraguay has low tax rates. The 10% income tax rate is attractive for crypto businesses. Cheap electricity (from Itaipú dam) makes mining operations cost-effective.

Licensing

RequiredNo
RegulatorBCP / CNV
FrameworkCrypto mining and trading law (2022, partially vetoed)
Easeeasy
CostN/A

The partially vetoed 2022 law addressed crypto mining regulation. Paraguay's cheap electricity attracts mining operations. ANDE (electricity authority) has created special tariffs for crypto miners.

DeFi

Status: Unclear

No DeFi regulation.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No regulation.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.037/kWh
Renewable99%
Infrastructurefair

Paraguay has very low electricity costs due to abundant hydroelectric power, making it attractive for crypto mining. Infrastructure is developing but still limited compared to major hubs.

Geopolitics

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index28/100
Banking Accessmoderate

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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