The Simplified Stock Companies (Empresas por Acciones Simplificadas or EAS) have experienced significant growth since their establishment in February 2021. According to a report from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), over 10,000 businesses have been incorporated under this legal structure, with an accumulated share capital exceeding $461 million.
Among the most active departments in creating EAS are Capital, Central, and Alto Paraná. This new legal form has gained relevance in the business environment due to its simplified and flexible approach to starting a business, attracting both legal entities and individuals interested in agile entrepreneurship.
EAS have also seen substantial social capital flow in other Paraguayan departments. Alto Paraná leads with $97 million, followed by Amambay with $22 million. Caaguazú, Itapúa, and Boquerón have registered amounts ranging from $16 to $9 million.
Leticia Giménez, the Secretary General of the Unified System for Business Opening and Closure (Sistema Unificado de Apertura y Cierre de Empresas or Suace), highlighted the advantages of EAS: “The ease and speed of the opening procedure, the absence of minimum capital requirements, and the possibility of establishing a company with a single shareholder are some of the key benefits. Additionally, digitalization of processes and integration with local banks further facilitate the entrepreneurial journey.”
As of May, 10,437 companies have registered under the EAS model, demonstrating the dynamism of this business opening approach, according to Suace data. While initially appealing mainly to microenterprises in 2021, EAS have gained popularity among medium and large companies over time.
The main commercial activities include wholesale/retail trade (3,367 companies), consulting services (728 companies), and the gastronomy sector (408 companies).
Regarding foreign investment, Suace data reveals a strong presence from Argentina and Brazil between February 2021 and April 2024. These are followed by investments from Bolivia, Chile, Germany, Uruguay, and Spain.
Despite their initial success, EAS face challenges in terms of regulation and competition. Adapting to diverse economic activities and government regulations remains crucial for ensuring their long-term sustainability.
Fuente: Revista InfoNEGOCIOS https://infonegocios.com.py/plus/por-el-camino-facil-eas-sobrepasan-los-10-000-negocios-y-us-461-millones-en-capital-social