Can my Paraguay company export soy to a buyer linked to Russia without breaching sanctions?

In Paraguay
Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026
I run an agribusiness in Paraguay and a new buyer offers to purchase soy for shipment through a third-country trader. I’m worried the end customer may be a sanctioned party and that our bank could freeze the payment. What checks and documents do we need to stay compliant?

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MARPAT Abogados

MARPAT Abogados

Mar 16, 2026
From a Paraguayan commercial and compliance perspective, your concern is valid. Transactions routed through intermediaries or third-country traders can create sanctions-related risks, particularly with international banks. To consider: a) Full identification of the buyer and intermediary (legal name and company registration details), b) Information on the ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs), c) Declaration of the end customer and final destination of the goods, d) Sanctions screening of all parties against international sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN), e) Clear commercial contract and invoices, accurately reflecting the parties and transaction structure, others. Additionally, it is advisable to keep records of the due diligence performed and confirm the payment structure with your bank in advance to reduce the risk of payment blocks or freezes. Please feel free to contact us for further clarifications. Regards.
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