Mission
To provide excellent, comprehensive and timely legal counsel that gives our clients the certainty to decide and the support to do business in Paraguay.
Asunción, Paraguay
Comprehensive legal counsel
Serving businesses, investors and their assets.
- Years of practice
- 15
- Practice areas
- 22
- Supreme Court Bar No.
- 26.550
- Direct attention from the principal
- 1:1
01 · The firm
Who we are
LFAS Legal Company is a law firm based in Asunción, dedicated to advising and representing companies, investors and individuals, both local and foreign.
Its core is corporate law. On that foundation it integrates criminal, civil, administrative, labor and tax practice, which allows it to handle each matter as a whole and to anticipate contingencies before they arise.
Academic background
Degree and postgraduate studies
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Attorney at Law
National University of Asunción · School of Law and Social Sciences
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Specialist in Criminal Sciences
Specialization degree · 444 academic hours
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Master's Program in Criminal Law · Module I
General Part · 222 academic hours
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Master's Program in Criminal Law · Module II
Special Part · 222 academic hours
Postgraduate studies completed at the Center for Criminal Sciences and Criminal Policy, a Higher Education Institution (Law 3754/2009), under the direction of Prof. Dr. jur. Wolfgang Schöne and with international faculty.
02 · Identity
Mission, vision and values
Vision
To become the country's leading firm for the business sector and foreign investment, recognized for its technical expertise and integrity.
Commitment
Every matter receives the same diligence, regardless of its value or complexity. The client's interest guides all of our decisions.
Integrity
Professional practice in accordance with the law and the ethical standards of the legal profession.
Technical expertise
Opinions grounded in current legislation, legal doctrine and case law.
Confidentiality
Attorney-client privilege and rigorous safeguarding of the information entrusted to us.
Effectiveness
Concrete solutions, within defined timeframes communicated in advance.
03 · Practice areas
22 areas, one professional leadership
Practice areas coordinated from a single office, under one professional leadership.
Counsel to legal entities throughout their incorporation, operation, transformation and dissolution.
Corporate law
- Incorporation of S.A., S.R.L. and E.A.S. companies
- Capital increases and reductions
- Bylaw amendments and registrations
- Shareholder and side agreements
- Shareholder meetings, board of directors and statutory auditors
- Directors' liability
- Ultimate Beneficial Owners Registry
- Dissolution and liquidation of companies
Corporate reorganizations
Mergers, spin-offs, transformations and equity acquisitions, with prior legal due diligence.
Civil and commercial contracts
Negotiation and drafting of distribution, agency, franchise, supply, lease, loan and trust agreements.
Tax law
Tax planning, binding rulings, incentive regimes and defense in proceedings before the DNIT (tax authority).
Regulatory compliance
Compliance programs, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, and reporting entities before SEPRELAD.
Intellectual and industrial property
Registration, opposition and defense of trademarks, patents, trade names and copyrights before DINAPI.
Foreign trade and customs law
International contracts, MERCOSUR rules of origin, customs clearance and infringements before the DNA (customs authority).
Competition law
Analysis of merger transactions and restrictive practices before CONACOM.
Personal data protection
Database processing, privacy policies and confidentiality clauses.
Representation before courts of all jurisdictions and before public administration, at every instance.
Criminal law
- White-collar crime
- Criminal liability of executives
- Private prosecution, joint and independent
- Oral trial advocacy
- Tax and customs offenses
- Precautionary measures and appeals
Civil and commercial
Breach of contract claims, damages, enforcement proceedings and insolvency proceedings.
Labor and social security
Individual and collective relations, terminations, labor litigation and obligations before the IPS and the Ministry of Labor.
Administrative law
Administrative proceedings, appeals and contentious-administrative actions before the Court of Accounts.
Public procurement
Bid preparation, protests and challenges before the National Public Procurement Agency.
Constitutional law
Amparo, habeas data and unconstitutionality actions before the Supreme Court of Justice.
Mediation and arbitration
Alternative dispute resolution, at lower cost and greater speed than litigation.
Protection of the personal and family assets of partners, directors and investors, and of their continuity over time.
Real estate and registry
Title review, sales, leases, land subdivisions and real estate developments.
Estates and wealth planning
Probate proceedings, wills and succession protocols for family businesses.
Family law
Marital property regimes, divorces and property settlement agreements.
Banking and finance
Security interests, financing, debt restructuring and loan recovery.
Immigration
Temporary and permanent residency, residency by investment and relocation of foreign personnel.
Consumer relations
Assistance to suppliers in consumer claims and administrative proceedings.
04 · International focus
Foreign investment
We assist foreign investors and companies in establishing themselves in Paraguay, with full legal certainty and without requiring residency in the country.
- Remote incorporation
- An operating company without prior residency of the investor, through an appointed legal representative.
- Permanent representation
- Registered address and attorney-in-fact in the country, so operations continue without the owner being present.
- Incentive regimes
- Maquila (Law No. 7547/2025), Tax Incentives for Investment (Law No. 7548/2025) and Assembly (Law No. 7546/2025).
Paraguay in figures
10 %Corporate income tax and VAT (Law No. 6380/19)
1 %Single tax under the Maquila Regime
BBB−Investment grade, S&P Global (2025)
05 · Sectors and clients
We know every industry
We know the specific regulations of each industry, which allows us to anticipate their particular requirements and risks.
- Agribusiness and organic production
- Food and beverages
- Biotechnology and agricultural inputs
- Industrial hemp and natural products
- Credit and financial services
- International trade
- Manufacturing and maquila
- Retail and consumer goods
- Construction and real estate
- Energy and logistics
- Technology and BPO services
- Audiovisual production and entertainment
- Education
- Healthcare and professional services
Legal entities
Local companies of all sizes
Non-resident investors
Foreign individuals and companies
Partners and directors
Shareholders, directors and statutory auditors
Civil organizations
Educational institutions and associations
Companies that trust us
06 · Methodology
How we work
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Assessment
Initial analysis of the case, its risks and the deadlines that shape the strategy.
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Proposal
A written action plan, with the recommended legal course, its stages and fees.
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Execution
Full management of the matter, with periodic reports until its conclusion.
What sets us apart
Our differentiators
Direct attention from the principal attorney
The professional who designs the strategy is the one who signs the filings and answers to the client.
A comprehensive view
Every matter is examined from its corporate, tax, labor and criminal angles.
Network of strategic contacts
We connect clients with suppliers, business partners, financial institutions, trade chambers and industry leaders, to develop any activity in the country.
Local knowledge, international standards
Command of the Paraguayan environment with the formality foreign investors expect.
Insights
Latest news
Alto Paraná consolidates its profile as an industrial hub
The department hosts about half of Paraguay's maquila industry, according to Rediex's vice minister, ahead of Paraguay Business Week 2026.
Maquila exports up 25% through September 2026
Paraguay's maquila regime exported US$1.148 billion between January and September 2026 and reached 36,382 jobs, according to CNIME data released by the MIC.
Paraguay Business Week 2026: November 11–13 in Alto Paraná
Paraguay's Ministry of Industry and Commerce presented the second Paraguay Business Week, which includes the 17th Expo Paraguay Brasil and the Alto Paraná Invest Forum 2026.
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Contact
LFAS Legal Company E.A.S.
Address
Del Maestro N° 1764
Asunción, Paraguay
Office hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm