Company registration in Guatemala - business setup and incorporation services
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Company Registration in Guatemala

Available Crypto Friendly Americas
Processing Time
2-3 weeks
Corporate Tax
25%
Foreign Ownership
100% Allowed
Remote Setup
Available

Guatemala offers excellent opportunities for international businesses. We connect you with trusted local partners who handle every step of the company registration process, ensuring compliance with all local regulations.

Onshore developing 100% Foreign Ownership Crypto Friendly Remote Setup

Tax Rates

25%
Corporate
7%
Personal
5-10%
Dividend

Special Taxation Terms & Incentives

• Free Zone (ZOLIC) incentives: 100% CIT exemption for 12 years, 100% import duty exemption • Maquila enterprises: CIT exemption on export-related income • Special tax regime for exporters: 5% on qualifying export income • Tax credits for qualifying investments in renewable energy projects • Simplified tax regime for small businesses: 5-7% on gross revenue • Import duty exemptions on machinery and raw materials for industrial and agricultural enterprises

Crypto & Digital Assets

Allowed

Trading allowed, payments by agreement possible (crypto not recognized as currency). No local exchanges - users work through international platforms. No licenses issued (no regulation). Profits taxed as income (both individuals and entities) at standard rates, no VAT.

Banking

Business

Underdeveloped

Personal

Limited

Legal & Compliance

Substance Requirements

Minimal

Tax Treaties

Weak

Ideal For

Rarely used for international structures

Good to Know

Elevated political risks

Guatemala Registration Services & Pricing

All-inclusive pricing - every price is final and covers government registration fees, agent fees, and all associated service charges. No hidden costs.

Basic Registration $3,000 one-time
Virtual Office $600 /year
Residence Visa $2,860 one-time
Accounting $240 /month
Bank Account $650 one-time

What's Included in Guatemala Registration

  • Company registration with local authorities
  • Business license
  • Company seal/stamp
  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Basic compliance setup

How to Register a Company in Guatemala

1

Submit Application

Upload your documents online

2

Document Review

We verify everything is in order

3

Government Filing

We handle all official submissions

Company Ready

Receive your official documents

Ready to Register Your Company?

Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $3,000 - all government and agent fees included.

No payment required to submit your application

Starting from
$ 3,000
All fees included
Start Application

No payment required to apply

At a Glance

Timeline 2-3 weeks
Foreign Ownership 100%
Remote Setup Yes
Remote Banking No
Crypto Allowed
Visa for Bank Not required