Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.
Last Published: 7/23/2019
  • Foreign firms interested in establishing operations in Paraguay should hire experienced local attorneys and/or representatives and consider joint ventures with Paraguayan companies to assist them in operating in Paraguay.
    • The selection of an appropriate agent/distributor may be a determining factor in success or failure.
    • Close contact and periodic visits by foreign suppliers are essential to help reinforce ties with local business counterparts.
    • Paraguay's export and investment promotion bureau, REDIEX, prepares comprehensive information about business opportunities in Paraguay.  

    Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.