The Paraguay Plan

Lachlan MacDonald, residency consultant in Sydney

Updated 13 November 2026

I'm Lachlan MacDonald. From Sydney I run The Paraguay Plan and The Hong Kong Plan, and I help Australians and people who earn online set up a second residency overseas, along with the company and bank accounts that usually come with it.

I went through Paraguayan residency myself. I know which appointments you have to attend in person, which documents get sent back, and how long each step really takes. That is the process I now take clients through.

What I help with

  • Paraguay residency. Temporary residency, the cédula, permanent residency, and the path to citizenship after three years. It starts with two short trips and there is no minimum stay. See the packages.
  • Hong Kong companies. Company setup and help with bank onboarding, which is strict. Hong Kong taxes profits by where they are earned, so the structure has to match how your business actually works. See The Hong Kong Plan.
  • US LLC and ITIN. A Wyoming or Delaware LLC, the ITIN, and the Form 5472 filing that is due even in a year with no revenue.
  • UAE. Dubai residency and company setup through The Global Plan, with a licensed partner on the ground.

Who comes to me

Most clients are Australians planning a move overseas, remote workers, and founders whose customers are outside Australia. Some want to leave for good. Others want a second residency as a backup they can use later.

How it works

  1. We talk about your situation: where you live now, where your income comes from, and where you want to spend your time.
  2. I tell you which country fits. If none of them do, I tell you that too.
  3. We prepare your documents before you travel, so the trips are short.
  4. In Asunción, you are driven to each office and your translations are already certified.

A note on tax

A second residency does not end your Australian tax residency by itself. The ATO looks at where you actually live, not only at how many days you spend in Australia. I'm not a registered tax agent and I don't give tax advice. I refer clients to a registered tax adviser, and anyone planning a move should get that advice before they go.

Talk to me

The quickest way is the application form or WhatsApp on +595 994 671 550. You can also follow the process on Instagram at @theparaguayplan.

My other work

I also run Elevateo, where I work as a marketing consultant in Sydney. My earlier work is on Rosey Co, and I'm on LinkedIn.