The RUC (Registro Único del Contribuyente) is Paraguay's taxpayer registration number, issued by DNIT. Foreign residents need an active RUC to file monthly tax returns, issue invoices, open a business bank account, and prove economic activity for permanent residency under Resolution 407. Once the RUC is active, a monthly return must be filed even in months with no income (DNIT).
- RUC stands for
- Registro Único del Contribuyente, Paraguay's single taxpayer registry, run by DNIT since it replaced SET in 2023.
- Your RUC number
- For individuals, your cédula number plus one check digit (RG 133/2023). Companies receive a separate RUC.
- Who needs one
- Residents who work, invoice, run a business, or need a Tax Residency Certificate.
- Filing cadence
- Monthly, even at zero income. The deadline is set by the last digit of your RUC under DNIT's calendario perpetuo.
The simple version
A Paraguay tax filing service that keeps your RUC compliant
Many expats and residents open a RUC for tax residency, invoicing, banking, business activity, or permanent-residency planning. The surprise comes later: the RUC is not just a number. It creates recurring filing obligations that need to be handled month after month.
You do not need to understand the Marangatu platform, track filing dates, or navigate Spanish tax forms yourself. We manage the monthly process and keep a record of completion for you.
What is included
Monthly RUC filing
Filing reminders when information is needed
Confirmation once your monthly filing is complete
English-speaking support
Ongoing compliance record
Simple annual billing
No confusing tax forms for you to deal with
This is designed for expats, foreign residents, digital nomads, retirees, and Paraguay residency clients who want their RUC handled properly every month.
Monthly tax filing: what gets filed, and why you still file at 0%
Paraguay uses a territorial tax system: only income sourced inside the country is taxed. Foreign-source income (remote work for clients abroad, overseas investments, foreign dividends) is taxed at 0%. But 0% tax does not mean 0% filing. Once your RUC is active, a monthly return must still be submitted, even in months with no Paraguay-source activity.
Each month we prepare and submit your monthly tax return (Form 120, IVA), and we send you confirmation once it is done.
When it is due. Your monthly deadline is set by the last digit of your RUC under DNIT's perpetual calendar (calendario perpetuo). We track your date and file before it arrives, so you do not have to watch the calendar.
Price
Two simple plans for standard monthly filing of one personal RUC, both billed annually. Add your Tax Residency Certificate to be covered end to end.
RUC Filing
$35/mo*
*billed annually ($420/year). Covers 12 months of standard filings for one personal RUC.
Filing + Tax Residency Certificate
$42/mo*
*billed annually ($504/year). Everything in RUC Filing, plus your annual Tax Residency Certificate prepared, submitted, and tracked to issuance.
Certificate issuance remains subject to DNIT eligibility: active RUC, up-to-date filings, and evidence of fiscal activity. We confirm eligibility before applying.
Billing: annual: $420/year (filing) or $504/year (with certificate). We set up payment by bank transfer, Wise, or card when you start.
Filings are prepared by qualified Paraguayan accountants, and we respond within one business day.
Need to set up your RUC first?
We can set up your RUC before monthly filing begins. The right route depends on whether you are in Asunción or need it handled remotely. Setup is a one-time fee, separate from the annual filing plan.
In-person RUC setup (Asunción)
Free
Best if you are in Asunción. Bring basic documents and your cédula; we escort you to the tax office and complete the registration with you.
Remote RUC setup (power of attorney)
$249
Best if you are abroad. Send apostilled documents and a power of attorney; we handle the rest remotely, including the in-person office steps on your behalf.
Setup is one-time. After your RUC is active, monthly filing is from $35/month billed annually, or $42/month with the annual Tax Residency Certificate included.
Resolution 407 and permanent residency planning
Under Resolution 407, permanent-residency applicants must prove economic solvency, and RUC filings are the best way to prove it. An active RUC with monthly filings, income declared inside Paraguay, and tax paid on that income creates the verifiable taxpayer trail Migraciones accepts as proof of real income. Start the trail early: three months of declared, taxed income is the practical minimum before you apply.
How it works
- Sign up. Send us your basic information and we set up your annual plan.
- We review your RUC status. We confirm what is needed before filing starts.
- We manage your monthly filing. Each month, we handle the standard filing process for you.
- You receive confirmation. Once complete, we send confirmation for your records.
What is covered
The service covers standard monthly filing for one personal RUC, from $35/month billed annually ($420/year), or $42/month ($504/year) with the annual Tax Residency Certificate included. It is suitable for simple personal filing situations.
Additional work may be quoted separately if your case involves:
- Late or missed filings from previous months
- Existing penalties or tax debt
- Complex business activity
- High-volume invoices or receipts
- Employees or payroll
- Company bookkeeping
- Corporate tax matters
- Detailed tax advisory
- Special reports or certificates
We will always let you know before any additional cost applies.
Keep your Paraguay RUC compliant without the stress
From $35/month (billed annually), we manage your monthly RUC filing and keep the process simple: no confusing forms and no need to handle the monthly process yourself.