Welcome to Mabel Duarte Legal & Immigration Services
I provide specialized legal and advisory services for international clients seeking reliable solutions in Paraguay. As an independent attorney, I offer efficient, precise, and fully personalized assistance tailored to each client’s needs.
My work focuses especially on immigration law—including Residence Permits (Tarjetas de Residencia) and Identity Cards (Cédulas de Identidad) in Paraguay—international investments, and cross-border legal matters. I guide clients through complex procedures with clarity, transparency, and professionalism.
If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or professional seeking to become a remote worker or digital nomad, I can help you understand the best legal, financial, business, and tax options so you can take your career to the next level from anywhere in the world.
I am proudly a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Paraguay, which allows me to build strategic alliances and coordinate support with some of the largest national and international companies operating in the country.
With a global perspective and strong local expertise, I ensure that your legal interests are protected at every stage.
Mabel Duarte — Paraguayan-European Attorney-at-Law
Where excellence, trust, and human connection define my work.
PARAGUAY INVESTOR PASS
PARAGUAY INVESTOR PASS
Permanent Residency in Paraguay Through Investment
The Paraguay Investor Pass is an official government mechanism presented on 17 April 2026 by the Government of the Republic of Paraguay, through:
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC)
The National Directorate of Migration (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones)
It allows foreign investors to apply for permanent residency in Paraguay through a structured investment process.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
The Paraguay Investor Pass is not an automatic programme.
It is a formal administrative process handled through a structured legal file (expediente) submitted before Paraguayan authorities.
Each case is:
Individually prepared
Legally structured
Formally presented
Reviewed and decided by the State
THE EXPEDIENTE (LEGAL FILE)
The application is built through a complete legal file, which includes:
Identification and migration documentation
Proof of Investment
Source of Funds
Legal Structuring of the Investment
Compliance with Paraguayan Regulations
This file is then submitted step by step to the relevant authorities for evaluation.
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
As a lawyer based in Paraguay, I personally assist you in:
Structuring your case from the beginning
Preparing and organising your expediente
Ensuring legal compliance
Coordinating with Paraguayan Authorities
Presenting your file correctly
Following the process until a final decision is issued
You are accompanied from the initial planning stage through to the final resolution.
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
To apply under the Paraguay Investor Pass, the current framework generally requires:
USD 200,000
Real estate or financial investment
USD 150,000
Tourism or development projects
Each investment must be:
Lawful
Properly documented
Individually assessed
INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS
I work with clients worldwide and offer:
- online consultations from any location
- flexible scheduling adapted to your time zone
- direct communication with your lawyer
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE
The Paraguay Investor Pass is a government process, not a private programme
Residency is granted exclusively by Paraguayan authorities
Each case is evaluated individually
Approval is not automatic
This is a legal procedure based on a formal expediente
PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
This service is designed for clients who require:
- legal clarity
- structured process
- proper documentation
- professional representation
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
Start your process with a structured legal approach
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My services:
Contract & Commercial Law Advisory
I provide professional legal advisory services for individuals and businesses on a wide range of contractual and commercial matters:
- Real estate purchase and sale agreements
- Lease and rental contracts
- Transfer of rights, sale commitments, and private agreements.
- Commercial contracts and business incorporation.
- We translate the contracts in your own lenguages.
Due diligence and legal review prior to signing, including title verification, terms and conditions, and legal implications.
Legal assistance and presence at notarial signings.
Inmigration procedures and residency requirements.
I provide full legal support to foreign nationals seeking to reside legally in Paraguay. My services include:
a) Application for temporary and permanent residency.
b)Assistance in obtaining the Paraguayan National ID Card (Cédula de Identidad)
Processing of the residence permit (carnet de radicación)
Personalized legal advice on required documentation and regulatory compliance
Legal representation before the General Directorate of Migration and other government institutions
I guide you through each step of the process, ensuring legal certainty, efficiency, and transparency throughout.
Intellectual Property Registration with International Legal Expertise
As a licensed attorney and officially accredited National Agent of DINAPI (National Directorate of Intellectual Property), I am fully authorized to represent you in the registration and legal protection of trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property rights in Paraguay. Additionally, as an international member of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), I bring a global perspective and up-to-date knowledge of international IP standards and procedures.
Whether you are an international entrepreneur, artist, writer, or creator, securing your brand and creative assets is essential in a competitive global marketplace. With my specialized legal expertise, I provide comprehensive and confidential support to ensure your intellectual property is protected with the utmost precision and professional excellence.
Your ideas deserve legal recognition and protection that transcends borders.
Protecting Your Ideas, Empowering Your Brand — Internationally.
I can help you to obtain or validate your driver licence from your country to paraguayan driver's licence quickly, securely.
I personally provide, within just 3 days, a comprehensive and professional service designed to meet all your needs regarding your driver’s license.
Whether you are applying for a new driver’s license in the Republic of Paraguay or seeking validation and recognition of your existing license from your country of origin, I manage the entire process with efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. As an attorney, I can also validate your original driving school exams in your native language, ensuring full legal recognition and compliance with local requirements.
My service is unique because I combine legal expertise, personalized guidance, and in-depth knowledge of local regulations, ensuring that every step is handled smoothly and without unnecessary delays. With my private and dedicated assistance, you can obtain or validate your license quickly, securely, and with complete peace of mind, knowing that you are in the hands of a professional who values your time and trust.
Preguntas frecuentes
FAST BANKING & BUSINESS
Safe and Fast Banking & Business in Paraguay
I can help you open bank accounts or start a business in Paraguay quickly, safely, and fully compliant with all due-diligence protocols required by SEPRELAD and the FATF (GAFI).
I have technical expertise in Anti–Money Laundering (AML) and prevention of illicit financial activities, ensuring every step meets the highest international standards. This allows banks and institutions to process your applications faster, with fewer restrictions and delays, so you can focus on what really matters — your life, your time, and your investments.
Paraguay: A Stronger and Healthier Financial Environment
Paraguay is now recognized as a stronger and healthier jurisdiction for financial transparency and investment standards. Thanks to its progress in compliance, transparency, and international cooperation, the country has built a reputation for safe investments, reduced risk, and increased trust from international banks and investors.
Paraguay is also a founding member of FATF (GAFI) and GAFILAT, demonstrating its commitment to global standards in financial integrity and responsible business practices.
What is FATF / GAFI?
• FATF: Financial Action Task Force (English)
• GAFI: Grupo de Acción Financiera Internacional (Spanish)
It is an international organization that sets global standards to prevent:
• Money laundering
• Terrorist financing
• Other illicit financial activities
FATF/GAFI evaluates countries to ensure they follow strict rules for transparency and financial controls, making them safer and more trustworthy for investors and international banking.
I make these complex procedures simple and understandable, even for clients without a legal or financial background.
La abogada Mabel es sumamente profesional y dedicado, brindando un servicio excepcional que asegura tranquilidad y confianza en cada paso del proceso legal.
Oliver Hartman , United States , New York
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Ubicación
Calle Estrella c/15 de Agosto
Asunción , Paraguay
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