What buying in Paraguay costs, on top of the price
Example: a USD 150,000 apartment bought in cash. Closing costs add up to between USD 1,710 and USD 4,780: between 1.1% and 3.2% of the price.
| Item | How it is calculated | Who pays | On USD 150,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notary (fees) | Tiered scale under Law 1307/87: roughly 0.75% to 1.5% of the price, plus 10% VAT on the fees | Buyer, by custom (negotiable) | USD 1,240 – USD 2,480 |
| Public Registry filing | Registry fee of the Dirección General de los Registros Públicos. Published sources range from 0.2% to 0.8% | Buyer | USD 300 – USD 1,200 |
| Municipal transfer fee | Depends on the municipality: 0% to 0.5% | Buyer | USD 0 – USD 750 |
| Title search, certificates and notary supplies | Ownership report, cadastre, tax clearance, RUN and notary expenses. About ₲ 1 to 2 million | Buyer; tax clearance certificates are provided by the seller | USD 170 – USD 350 |
| VAT | When buying from a developer it is usually included in the list price. I confirm it in writing for each project | Included in the price | — |
| Capital gains tax | Paid by the seller, not by you | Seller | — |
| Estimated total | USD 1,710 – USD 4,7801.1% – 3.2% of the price | ||
Compared with Spain
Paraguay has no transfer tax like Spain’s ITP. In Catalonia a resale home pays 10% ITP; in Paraguay total closing costs usually stay below 3%.
If you sign from Europe
You can sign through a power of attorney granted before a notary in your country and apostilled. That cost depends on the notary and is not included in the table.
After buying
Annual property tax of 1% on the fiscal value, which is usually well below market value, plus building service charges for apartments.
My fees
I confirm them in writing before any reservation. There is never a cost you do not know before signing.
Reference ranges based on the notary fee scale (Law 1307/87) and guides published by Paraguayan notaries and portals in 2026. Each transaction has its own notary quote, which I send in writing before signing. Not tax advice. Reviewed on 25 October 2026.
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