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Start a Business in Guatemala 2026: Complete Formation Guide

Form a company in Guatemala in 7-45 days. Compare Sociedad Anonima, SRL, Sociedad Emergente, and individual trader. Costs Q325-6,000. Foreigner-friendly.

Dissolving a Company in Guatemala 2026: Liquidation, Debts, RM Cancellation
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Dissolving a Company in Guatemala 2026: Liquidation, Debts, RM Cancellation

May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Employee vs Independent Contractor in Guatemala 2026: Tax + Labor Implications
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Employee vs Independent Contractor in Guatemala 2026: Tax + Labor Implications

May 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Foreign Investor Vehicle in Guatemala 2026: Corporation Workaround for Coastal Property
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Foreign Investor Vehicle in Guatemala 2026: Corporation Workaround for Coastal Property

May 14, 2026 · 8 min read
S.R.L. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) in Guatemala 2026: 2-20 Partners, Capital Q200/socio
Business

S.R.L. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) in Guatemala 2026: 2-20 Partners, Capital Q200/socio

May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Sociedad Anonima (S.A.) in Guatemala 2026: Constitution, Capital Q5,000, Notario + RM Costs
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Sociedad Anonima (S.A.) in Guatemala 2026: Constitution, Capital Q5,000, Notario + RM Costs

May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
FEL Providers Guatemala 2026: Complete Comparison (Infile, Superfactura, Megaprint, G4S)
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FEL Providers Guatemala 2026: Complete Comparison (Infile, Superfactura, Megaprint, G4S)

Apr 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Foreigner's Guide: Start a Business in Guatemala (2026)
Business

Foreigner's Guide: Start a Business in Guatemala (2026)

Apr 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Guatemala Business Entity Types Compared: S.A. vs SRL vs S.E. (2026)
Business

Guatemala Business Entity Types Compared: S.A. vs SRL vs S.E. (2026)

Apr 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Guatemala Payroll Guide 2026: IGSS, ISR, Bonificaciones, Real Cost Per Employee
Business

Guatemala Payroll Guide 2026: IGSS, ISR, Bonificaciones, Real Cost Per Employee

Apr 12, 2026 · 6 min read
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