AFX strengthens its presence as an associated member of the Brazil-Paraguay Chamber of Commerce

AFX was honored to attend, in person, one of the events promoted by the Brazil-Paraguay Chamber of Commerce, held at the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina.

Representing AFX, Caroline Hirasaka, Executive Manager, and Felipe Cunha, CTO, joined the agenda to strengthen institutional and business connections between Brazil and Paraguay.

During the event, they also had the opportunity to align with Lucas Indart, Deputy State Director for Santa Catarina, on key topics involving the regulatory, sanitary and financial dynamics that shape cross-border operations between both countries.

This dialogue is especially relevant as Paraguay continues to gain visibility as a strategic destination for Brazilian companies seeking operational efficiency, tax competitiveness and regional expansion.

One of the main drivers of this movement is Paraguay’s Maquila Regime, a framework designed to support the production of goods and services for export. Under this model, companies can operate with competitive tax conditions, simplified structures and access to regional markets through Mercosur.

According to recent market data, around 7 out of 10 companies operating under Paraguay’s maquila regime over the last 25 years have Brazilian origin, with strong participation in sectors such as textiles, plastics, auto parts, food and manufacturing.

This migration is not only about cost reduction. It reflects a broader business strategy: access to competitive energy, proximity to Brazil, export-oriented incentives, industrial development and a regulatory environment focused on attracting investment.

For AFX, being part of this ecosystem reinforces our commitment to building bridges between markets, institutions and companies. We believe that Brazil-Paraguay integration represents a powerful opportunity for innovation, compliance, financial infrastructure and sustainable cross-border growth.

We remain committed to supporting companies and institutions that seek to operate with intelligence, security and long-term vision across international markets.