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Jurisdiction
Paraguay
Jurisdiction Code
PY
Primary Legislation
Ley 125/91 (Ley de Reforma Tributaria), Libro III -- IVA (as amended by Ley 6380/2019)
Supporting Legislation
Decreto 1030/2020 (Reglamento IVA); Resoluciones SET
Tax Authority
Subsecretaria de Estado de Tributacion (SET)
Filing Portal
https://www.set.gov.py (Marangatú System)
Contributor
Open Accounting Skills Registry
Validated By
Deep research verification, April 2026
Validation Date
April 2026
Skill Version
1.0
Confidence Coverage
Tier 1: rate classification, return form, input recovery. Tier 2: partial exemption, maquila, IVA agropecuario. Tier 3: complex structures, rulings.
Legislation
Ley 125/91, Article 91 (as amended by Ley 6380/2019).Ley 125/91, Article 91
Standard Rate
| Rate | Application | |------|-------------| | 10% | Standard rate on most taxable supplies of goods and services [T1] |
If items 1-3 are unknown, STOP.
Standard Rate (Ley 125/91, Article 91)
| Rate | Application |
|---|---|
| 10% | Standard rate on most taxable supplies of goods and services [T1] |
Reduced Rate (Ley 125/91, Article 91)
| Rate | Application |
|---|---|
| 5% | Agricultural products (unprocessed), pharmaceutical products, certain basic goods, residential rental, interest on loans, sale of real estate [T1] |
Filed monthly via Marangatú system.
IVA Debito (Output)
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ventas gravadas al 10% |
| 2 | IVA debito al 10% |
| 3 | Ventas gravadas al 5% |
| 4 | IVA debito al 5% |
| 5 | Exportaciones (0%) |
| 6 | Ventas exentas |
| 7 | Total ventas |
| 8 | Total IVA debito (Line 2 + Line 4) |
IVA Credito (Input)
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 9 | IVA en compras al 10% |
| 10 | IVA en compras al 5% |
| 11 | IVA en importaciones |
| 12 | Total IVA credito |
| 13 | Ajustes |
| 14 | IVA credito neto |
Liquidacion
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 15 | IVA a pagar (Line 8 - Line 14) |
| 16 | Saldo a favor anterior |
| 17 | Retenciones |
| 18 | Total a pagar / saldo a favor |
Withholding Agents (Resoluciones SET)
| Agent Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Government entities | 30% of IVA invoiced [T1] |
| Designated large taxpayers | 30% of IVA [T1] |
| Exporters | 30% of IVA on local purchases [T1] |
| Purchasers from occasional taxpayers | 100% of IVA [T1] |
Key Thresholds
| Threshold | Value |
|---|---|
| Mandatory IVA registration | All IRE taxpayers (companies, sole proprietors above threshold) |
| RESIMPLE | Micro and small enterprises with income up to PYG 80,000,000/year -- simplified regime [T2] |
| Electronic invoicing (SIFEN) | Mandatory phased rollout |
Filing Deadlines
| Last Digit of RUC | Due Date (of following month) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 7th |
| 1 | 9th |
| 2 | 11th |
| 3 | 13th |
| 4 | 15th |
| 5 | 17th |
| 6 | 19th |
| 7 | 21st |
| 8 | 23rd |
| 9 | 25th |
Penalties
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Late filing | Multa (fine) per SET resolution [T1] |
| Late payment | Interest at rate set by Central Bank + recargo [T1] |
| Failure to register | Fines + back-assessment [T1] |
| Failure to issue comprobante | Fines + potential closure [T1] |
| Fraud | Criminal penalties [T1] |
Domestic Purchases
| Category | IVA Rate | Input Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office supplies | 10% | Yes | |
| Commercial rent | 10% | Yes | |
| Residential rent | 5% | Yes (if for business) | Tasa reducida |
| Electricity (commercial) | 10% | Yes | |
| Telephone/internet | 10% | Yes | |
| Motor car | 10% | BLOCKED | |
| Entertainment | 10% | BLOCKED | |
| Professional services | 10% | Yes | |
| Agricultural products (first sale) | 5% | Yes | |
| Medicines | 5% | Yes | Tasa reducida |
| Capital goods (machinery) | 5% | Yes | Tasa reducida |
| Insurance (general) | 10% | Yes | |
| Financial interest | 5% | Yes (if for business) |
Sales
| Category | IVA | Return Line |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic sale (standard) | 10% | Line 1, Line 2 |
| Domestic sale (reduced) | 5% | Line 3, Line 4 |
| Export | 0% | Line 5 |
| Exempt | Exempt | Line 6 |
Legislation: Decreto 3585/2020; SET Resoluciones.
Paraguay is implementing SIFEN (Sistema Integrado de Facturacion Electronica):
Types of Electronic Documents (DE) (Decreto 3585/2020; SET Resoluciones)
| Document | Code | Use | Supports IVA Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factura Electronica | FE | Standard sales | YES [T1] |
| Autofactura Electronica | AFE | Purchase from informal sector | YES [T1] |
| Nota de Credito Electronica | NCE | Returns, corrections | YES (reduces IVA) [T1] |
| Nota de Debito Electronica | NDE | Additional charges | YES [T1] |
| Nota de Remision Electronica | NRE | Transport documents | NO [T1] |
Situation: Farmer sells soybeans to processor. Resolution: First sale of unprocessed agricultural product at 5%. Processor claims input IVA credit at 5%.
Situation: Paraguay company subscribes to US cloud service. No IVA. Resolution: Self-assess IVA at 10%. Output and input. Net = zero.
Situation: Company purchases industrial machinery. Resolution: Capital goods (machinery, equipment for production) are at reduced rate of 5%. Input IVA at 5% is fully recoverable.
Situation: Client issues nota de credito. Resolution: Reduce output IVA. Must be valid fiscal document. Report net.
Situation: Company rents apartment for employee housing. Resolution: Residential rental is at 5% IVA. Input credit available if for business purposes. If personal use, BLOCKED.
Situation: Company earns interest on a loan made to another company. Resolution: Interest on loans is taxable at 5%. Report on Line 3/Line 4.
Situation: Business purchases agricultural products from unregistered farmer. Resolution: Issue autofactura. Self-assess IVA at 5%. Input credit available. Withhold and remit IVA on behalf of seller.
Situation: Company imports goods from Brazil. Resolution: IVA paid at customs on CIF + duties at 10%. Input credit available. No special MERCOSUR IVA treatment -- each country applies own IVA.
Input: PY supplier, office supplies, gross PYG 11,000,000, IVA PYG 1,000,000, net PYG 10,000,000. Valid SIFEN document. Expected output: Line 9 = PYG 1,000,000 input IVA. Full recovery.
Input: Exporter ships soybeans to Argentina, net PYG 500,000,000. Expected output: Line 5 = PYG 500,000,000. No output IVA. Input IVA fully recoverable.
Input: Purchase sedan PYG 150,000,000, IVA PYG 15,000,000. Expected output: IVA PYG 15,000,000 BLOCKED. No input credit.
Input: Farmer sells cattle PYG 50,000,000 (PYG 47,619,048 + IVA PYG 2,380,952 at 5%). Expected output: Line 3 = PYG 47,619,048. Line 4 = PYG 2,380,952.
Input: Industrial machinery PYG 100,000,000 + IVA PYG 5,000,000 (5%). Expected output: Line 10 = PYG 5,000,000 input IVA at reduced rate. Full recovery.
Input: US consulting, USD 5,000 (~ PYG 37,000,000). No IVA. Expected output: Self-assess output IVA = PYG 3,700,000 (10%). Input = PYG 3,700,000. Net = zero.
Input: School earns PYG 20,000,000 from tuition. Expected output: Line 6 = PYG 20,000,000. No output IVA. Input IVA NOT recoverable.
Input: Client dinner PYG 1,100,000 inclusive of IVA PYG 100,000. Expected output: IVA PYG 100,000 BLOCKED. No input credit.
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Transaction: [description]
Issue: [what is ambiguous]
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Reduced Rate
| Rate | Application | |------|-------------| | 5% | Agricultural products (unprocessed), pharmaceutical products, certain basic goods, residential rental, interest on loans, sale of real estate [T1] |Ley 125/91, Article 91
Items at Reduced Rate (5%)
- Unprocessed agricultural and livestock products (first sale) - Pharmaceutical and medicinal products - Capital goods (machinery, equipment for production) - Residential rental income - Interest and commissions on financial loans - Sale of real estate (first transfer) - Public passenger transportationLey 125/91, Article 91
Exempt goods and services
**Exempt goods:** - Fresh fruits and vegetables (in their natural state, sold by producer) - Live animals (sold by producer) - Basic food products: bread, yerba mate, fresh milk, eggs (specific list) - Fuel and petroleum derivatives (subject to specific tax -- ISC) - Books, newspapers, educational materials - Agricultural inputs (certain seeds, fertilizers) **Exempt services:** - Educational services (authorized institutions) - Health/medical services (public institutions, hospitals) - Financial intermediation (deposits, certain banking services) - Residential rental (up to certain value -- but NOTE: rental above threshold is at 5%) [T2] - Public services (water, electricity -- domestic consumption below threshold)Ley 125/91, Article 83
Determine Transaction Type
- Sale (IVA debito -- output) or Purchase (IVA credito -- input) - Salaries, IPS (social security), dividends, loans = OUT OF SCOPE
Determine Counterparty Location
- Domestic (Paraguay) - MERCOSUR: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay - International
Determine IVA Rate
- 0% (export), 5% (reduced), 10% (standard), or exempt
IVA Debito (Output)
| Line | Description | |------|-------------| | 1 | Ventas gravadas al 10% | | 2 | IVA debito al 10% | | 3 | Ventas gravadas al 5% | | 4 | IVA debito al 5% | | 5 | Exportaciones (0%) | | 6 | Ventas exentas | | 7 | Total ventas | | 8 | Total IVA debito (Line 2 + Line 4) |
IVA Credito (Input)
| Line | Description | |------|-------------| | 9 | IVA en compras al 10% | | 10 | IVA en compras al 5% | | 11 | IVA en importaciones | | 12 | Total IVA credito | | 13 | Ajustes | | 14 | IVA credito neto |
Liquidacion
| Line | Description | |------|-------------| | 15 | IVA a pagar (Line 8 - Line 14) | | 16 | Saldo a favor anterior | | 17 | Retenciones | | 18 | Total a pagar / saldo a favor |
Legislation
Resoluciones SET.Resoluciones SET
Withholding Agents
| Agent Type | Rate | |------------|------| | Government entities | 30% of IVA invoiced [T1] | | Designated large taxpayers | 30% of IVA [T1] | | Exporters | 30% of IVA on local purchases [T1] | | Purchasers from occasional taxpayers | 100% of IVA [T1] |Resoluciones SET
Reverse Charge on Imported Services
When a Paraguay registered person receives services from a non-resident: 1. Self-assess IVA at applicable rate (10% or 5%) [T1] 2. Report as output IVA [T1] 3. Claim as input if for taxable operations [T1] 4. Net = zero for fully taxable businesses [T1]Ley 125/91, Article 82
Blocked Input IVA categories
- **Motor vehicles** -- passenger vehicles (exception: rental, taxi, transport) [T1] - **Entertainment** -- meals, recreation (unless hospitality) [T1] - **Personal use** [T1] - **Exempt operations** -- costs attributable to exempt supplies [T1] - **Purchases without valid comprobante (factura, boleta, autofactura)** [T1]Ley 125/91, Article 86
Invoice Requirement
- Paraguay has implemented SIFEN (Sistema Integrado de Facturacion Electronica) - Electronic documents (DE -- Documento Electronico) required for most taxpayers - Valid timbrado (authorization) required for paper invoices (being phased out) - Input IVA only deductible with valid fiscal document
Recovery %
Recovery % = (Taxable Sales / Total Sales) * 100
Key Thresholds
| Threshold | Value | |-----------|-------| | Mandatory IVA registration | All IRE taxpayers (companies, sole proprietors above threshold) | | RESIMPLE | Micro and small enterprises with income up to PYG 80,000,000/year -- simplified regime [T2] | | Electronic invoicing (SIFEN) | Mandatory phased rollout |
Legislation
Ley 125/91; Ley 6380/2019; Codigo Tributario.Ley 125/91; Ley 6380/2019; Codigo Tributario
Filing Deadlines
| Last Digit of RUC | Due Date (of following month) | |-------------------|-------------------------------| | 0 | 7th | | 1 | 9th | | 2 | 11th | | 3 | 13th | | 4 | 15th | | 5 | 17th | | 6 | 19th | | 7 | 21st | | 8 | 23rd | | 9 | 25th |
Penalties
| Violation | Penalty | |-----------|---------| | Late filing | Multa (fine) per SET resolution [T1] | | Late payment | Interest at rate set by Central Bank + recargo [T1] | | Failure to register | Fines + back-assessment [T1] | | Failure to issue comprobante | Fines + potential closure [T1] | | Fraud | Criminal penalties [T1] |
Domestic Purchases
| Category | IVA Rate | Input Credit | Notes | |----------|---------|--------------|-------| | Office supplies | 10% | Yes | | | Commercial rent | 10% | Yes | | | Residential rent | 5% | Yes (if for business) | Tasa reducida | | Electricity (commercial) | 10% | Yes | | | Telephone/internet | 10% | Yes | | | Motor car | 10% | BLOCKED | | | Entertainment | 10% | BLOCKED | | | Professional services | 10% | Yes | | | Agricultural products (first sale) | 5% | Yes | | | Medicines | 5% | Yes | Tasa reducida | | Capital goods (machinery) | 5% | Yes | Tasa reducida | | Insurance (general) | 10% | Yes | | | Financial interest | 5% | Yes (if for business) | |
Sales
| Category | IVA | Return Line | |----------|-----|-------------| | Domestic sale (standard) | 10% | Line 1, Line 2 | | Domestic sale (reduced) | 5% | Line 3, Line 4 | | Export | 0% | Line 5 | | Exempt | Exempt | Line 6 |
Agricultural (IVA Agropecuario) Rules
- Agricultural producers selling unprocessed products: 5% IVA [T1] - Purchasers from small unregistered producers: issue autofactura and self-assess IVA [T1] - Agricultural cooperatives: may have special treatments [T2] - Agricultural inputs: some exempt, some at 5% [T2] - Flag for reviewer: agricultural sector has numerous special provisionsLey 125/91; Ley 6380/2019
Maquila Regime
- Maquila companies: special IVA treatment on imports and exports - Inputs imported for maquila processing: may be exempt from IVA - Finished goods exported: zero-rated - Flag for reviewer: maquila benefits require CNIME authorizationLey 1064/97 (Ley de Maquila)
Types of Electronic Documents (DE)
| Document | Code | Use | Supports IVA Credit | |----------|------|-----|-------------------| | Factura Electronica | FE | Standard sales | YES [T1] | | Autofactura Electronica | AFE | Purchase from informal sector | YES [T1] | | Nota de Credito Electronica | NCE | Returns, corrections | YES (reduces IVA) [T1] | | Nota de Debito Electronica | NDE | Additional charges | YES [T1] | | Nota de Remision Electronica | NRE | Transport documents | NO [T1] |Decreto 3585/2020; SET Resoluciones
SIFEN Requirements
1. Phased mandatory rollout based on taxpayer size 2. Documents authorized electronically by SET 3. Each DE has a unique CDC (Codigo de Control Digital) 4. XML format with digital signature 5. Paper timbrado still valid for non-SIFEN taxpayers (transitional)Decreto 3585/2020; SET Resoluciones
Timbrado (Paper Authorization)
For taxpayers not yet on SIFEN: - All invoices must have valid timbrado (authorization number from SET) - Timbrado has a validity period (fecha de inicio / fecha de vencimiento) - Expired timbrado = invalid factura = NO credito fiscal [T1] - Verify timbrado validity on SET website
Agriculture and Livestock
- Paraguay is a major agricultural exporter (soybeans, beef, grains) - First sale of unprocessed agricultural products: IVA at 5% [T1] - Processed agricultural products: IVA at 10% [T1] - Exports of agricultural products: zero-rated [T1] - Autofactura: used when purchasing from small unregistered producers [T1] - Agricultural cooperatives: IVA applies normally, but cooperative structure may affect income tax [T2]
Real Estate
- First sale of new real estate: IVA at 5% [T1] - Subsequent sales: IVA at 5% [T2] - Commercial rental: IVA at 10% [T1] - Residential rental: IVA at 5% [T1] - Construction services: IVA at 10% [T1] - Land (bare): exempt [T2]
Financial Services
- Interest on loans: IVA at 5% [T1] - Banking commissions and fees: IVA at 10% [T1] - Insurance premiums (life): exempt [T1] - Insurance premiums (general): IVA at 10% [T1] - Leasing (arrendamiento financiero): IVA at 5% [T1]
Telecommunications
- All telecom services: IVA at 10% [T1] - Internet services: IVA at 10% [T1] - Prepaid cards: IVA included [T1]
Digital Services
- Digital services from non-residents: subject to IVA at 10% via reverse charge - Streaming, cloud computing, digital advertising: buyer self-assesses - Flag for reviewer: digital taxation rules are evolving
RESIMPLE Regime
- Micro and small enterprises with annual income up to PYG 80,000,000 - Simplified regime substituting IVA, IRACIS, and other obligations - RESIMPLE taxpayers do NOT charge IVA separately - Buyers CANNOT claim IVA credit on RESIMPLE purchases - Fixed periodic payments based on income bracketLey 6380/2019
Libro de Compras y Ventas
All IVA taxpayers must maintain: - **Libro de Compras**: purchases with factura/DE details, RUC of supplier, date, base (by rate 5%/10%), IVA, total - **Libro de Ventas**: sales with factura/DE details, RUC of customer, date, base (by rate), IVA, total - Electronic submission via Marangatú system (HECHAUKA) - Summary totals reconcile to Formulario 120 - Retention: minimum 5 years
PROHIBITIONS
- NEVER let AI guess IVA classification - NEVER allow input credit on blocked categories - NEVER allow input credit without valid fiscal document (timbrado or SIFEN) - NEVER confuse 10% standard with 5% reduced rate - NEVER apply reverse charge to out-of-scope categories - NEVER confuse zero-rated exports with exempt supplies - NEVER compute any number -- all arithmetic is handled by the deterministic engine
Self-Supply (Autoconsumo)
- Withdrawal of goods for personal use: taxable event at applicable rate (10% or 5%) [T1] - Report as output IVA [T1]
Installment Sales
- IVA due at time of delivery, not at payment [T1] - Full IVA reported in the delivery period [T1]
ISC Interaction
- ISC applies to specific goods (fuel, alcohol, tobacco, vehicles, soft drinks) - ISC is separate from IVA - IVA base INCLUDES ISC amount [T1]
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