| Register a US Marriage in Guatemala with RENAP (2026) | USD$100-300 total (apostille + translation + RENAP Q85) | RENAP / Consulado | 2-6 weeks (consular or notarial path) | |
| Cost of a Civil Wedding in Guatemala 2026: Notary, Stamps, RENAP and the Foreign-Partner Edicts | Before a notary: Q320.00 to Q7,020.00 counting only the tariff lines and stamps, plus Q5.00 per page. Before the mayor: no published fee. RENAP marriage certificate: Q25.00 | RENAP / Municipality / Notary | RENAP publishes no registration turnaround; the officiant has 15 business days to notify the civil registry (Civil Code, Art. 102) | |
| Guatemala SAT Sticker for New Vehicle 2026: Prorated ISCV + First Registration | Prorated ISCV (months remaining in year) + first plate fee | SAT | After vehicle registration (1-3 days) | Online |
| Guatemala Vehicle Circulation Tax Sticker 2026: Print and Affix Online | From Q75 (motorcycles) and Q110 (cars) per the SAT 2026 table, no cap: table amount less 50% | SAT | 10-15 minutes online | Online |
| Guatemala SAT Vehicle Sticker Late Penalty 2026: Exact Calculation + How to Save 75% | Penalty = 100% of unpaid ISCV (with 75% discount if paid voluntarily) | SAT | Automatic calculation in Agencia Virtual | Online |
| Guatemala SAT Vehicle Sticker Lost or Stolen Replacement 2026: Free Reprint | Free (sticker already paid; reprint at no extra cost) | SAT | 15-30 min online after the police report | Online |
| Guatemala ISCV Vehicle Circulation Tax Table 2026: By Vehicle Type and Year | Variable: the 2026 SAT table amount for your model and year, less 50%; minimum to pay Q75 (motorcycles) or Q110 (cars) | SAT | Automatic calculation in Agencia Virtual | Online |
| Motorcycle Transfer Cost in Guatemala 2026: The IVA Is a Fixed Q300 or Q200 | Q120 SAT fee (SAT-8611) + fixed IVA of Q300 or Q200 by model year + Q10 notarial stamp + notary fee | SAT | 15 business days to pay the IVA from the notary's legalisation of the endorsement signatures, and 30 business days after the endorsement date to file the transfer | Online |
| Guatemala Foreign-Plated Vehicle Rules 2026: SAT Customs Permit, Q320 in Fees, Stay Tied to Your Migration Stamp | Q320 for one car with one sticker (Declaraguate Q160 + sticker Q100 + Q60) · Nationalization costs if resident | SAT | Up to your migratory stay (tourists: up to 90 days, extendable once) · Variable for nationalization | |
| Guatemala Driving Practical Exam 2026: What to Expect and How to Pass | Q700 for the CECOVE theory + practical evaluation (fee published by the Departamento de Transito); the second attempt is not charged again | Maycom / CECOVE | 1.5 to 2 hours for the full evaluation (theory + practical) | |
| Guatemala Learner Driving Permit 2026: Requirements and Cost | Not published (checked 24 Sep 2026) | Maycom | Not published | |
| Am I Registered to a Political Party in Guatemala? TSE Lookup and How to Resign (2026) | Online lookup asks for no payment; resignation: TSE publishes no fee | TSE — Citizens Registry (Registro de Ciudadanos) | Resignation: the other side must be notified within 30 days (LEPP Art. 17) | Online |
| Applying for a Public Teaching Post in Guatemala (MINEDUC) 2026: Oposición Requirements Under AM 1685-2024 | AM 3030-2025 (Art. 4) says the procedure is free | MINEDUC: Jurado Nacional de Oposición and Jurados Municipales de Oposición | No teacher call open on 29 September 2026. In the 2025 cycle (calls 32-34) files were received from 3 to 23 September 2025 | |
| Can You Declare Personal Bankruptcy in Guatemala? The Insolvency Law (Decree 8-2022) Explained | Not published in the sources we reviewed (checked 29 Sep 2026) | Civil Court of First Instance of the debtor's domicile (Organismo Judicial) | | |
| Can You Keep a Parrot, Macaw or Fox as a Pet in Guatemala? CONAP Rules (2026) | Q250 per wildlife-collection registration (Trámite 10); no fee for public entities | CONAP | No resolution time on the Trámite 10 page (read 2026-09-29) | Online |
| Closing a Small-Taxpayer Business at SAT Guatemala (Cese de Actividades): 2026 Requirements | SAT's procedure page (checked 29 Sep 2026) publishes no fee | SAT | SAT's procedure page (checked 29 Sep 2026) publishes no processing time | Online |
| Donating Blood in Guatemala 2026: Requirements, IGSS and Can You Sell Blood? | Donation is unpaid; selling blood is prohibited (Decree 87-97) | MSPAS, IGSS and private blood banks | | |
| Guatemala TSE Political Rights Certificate: Who Asks for It and How to Request It (2026) | TSE does not publish the fee online (checked 2026-09-29) | TSE — Citizens Registry (Registro de Ciudadanos) | TSE does not publish the turnaround online (checked 2026-09-29) | |
| Registering Your Degree with Guatemala's Comptroller (CGC) 2026: Acuerdo A-054-2025 Fees, Online vs In Person, Certificate | Q100 secondary level; Q100 technical programmes and diplomados; Q200 licenciatura; Q300 master's or postgraduate; Q400 doctorate; Q50 electronic certificate (Acuerdo A-054-2025, Art. 9) | Contraloría General de Cuentas (CGC), Department of Academic Titles and Diplomas | The CGC publishes no timeline; an unpaid payment order lapses after 5 days | Online |
| Replacing Paper, Cardboard or Vinyl License Plates in Guatemala: SAT Actualización de Distintivos Requirements | Form SAT-8933 at zero value, per SAT's guide; circulation tax must be paid up | SAT | Plates handed over at the window on your appointment day, per SAT's guide | |
| Vasectomy and Tubal Ligation in Guatemala 2026: Requirements for Voluntary Sterilization | Free at MSPAS hospitals and health centres (2009 MSPAS norm) | MSPAS (hospitals, CAIMI and health centres) / IGSS (members) | | |
| Guatemalan Name Mismatch? Identificación de Persona Explained (2026) + Spanish Word Template | Notary fees (default schedule: Q200-Q5,000 for a deed of indeterminate value) | Notary / RENAP | Own identification: one deed. Third party: edict + 10 days for objections | |
| Can a Teenager Work in Guatemala? MINTRAB Minimum-Age Certificate and the Under-14 Authorization (2026) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Immediate | |
| Guatemalan Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate Translation for USCIS: Word Template + Certification Wording (2026) | Free template | RENAP | 30-60 minutes per certificate | Online |
| ISR vs IVA in Guatemala 2026: Income Tax and VAT Side by Side (Rates, Regimes, Who Files) | N/A (information) | SAT | 8-minute read | Online |
| Promissory Note (Pagaré) in Guatemala 2026: What Makes It Enforceable + Free Template | Q0 (template) | Notarial | 15 minutes | Online |
| Suspending Employment Contracts in Guatemala (Labor Code Arts. 65-75): Individual vs Collective, the 3-Day Inspectorate Rule | No fee documented | MINTRAB | 3 days to start the proof before the Inspectorate (Art. 73) | |
| Guatemala School Calendar 2026 (MINEDUC): Official Dates, and Which Schools Run on the US Calendar | Free (reference) | MINEDUC | Immediate — no filing required | Online |
| Carta Poder in Guatemala (2026): When a Signed Letter Is Enough, and When Art. 1687 Forces a Notary | Legalised signature: Q50-Q200 fee + Q10 notarial stamp + Q5 fiscal stamp. Registering a mandato: Q130 | Notario / Archivo General de Protocolos | Signature legalisation: done in the notary's presence (he records it in his protocolo within 8 days). AGP certification of a registered power: about 24 hours | |
| CONAP CITES Export Permit (Trámite 19): Fees, Requirements, Bank Codes 2026 | Q125 per CITES permit / Q100 per NO CITES or native-species export permit / Q250 per off-port inspection | CONAP | No published resolution time (CONAP publishes requirements and fees only) | Online |
| Guatemala State Pension Payment Certificate (MINFIN Clases Pasivas) 2026: Free, Instant, Online | Q 0 (free) | MINFIN | Immediate | Online |
| UDEVIPO Property Payment Clearance (Solvencia de Pago de Inmueble) Guatemala 2026 | Q0 (free) | UDEVIPO (MICIVI) | 7 days | Online |
| IUSI Reform 2026: Homes Exempt, Commercial Property Rescaled (Decreto 18-2026) | N/A (tax rate change) | Congreso de la República / Municipalidades | N/A | |
| Guatemalan High-School Título (MINEDUC Diploma) 2026: Get, Replace, Validate & Apostille from Abroad | Q0 (free) | MINEDUC | Varies by DIDEDUC | Online |
| Casillero Electrónico OJ Guatemala 2026: Electronic Judicial Notifications, Enrollment & Who Must Have One | Free (no published fee) | OJ | Assigned on completing enrollment | Online |
| Inheritance & Succession in Guatemala (2026): After the Tax Repeal — a Guide for Heirs Abroad | 0% inheritance tax; notary + registry fees vary | Notary / Courts | 8-18 months (international succession) | |
| Doctors' Registry for Occupational Health & Safety Plans MINTRAB Guatemala 2026: Free Filing, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 2 business days | |
| Guatemala State Pension (ONSEC Civil Retirement) in 2026 | Free (Q0) | ONSEC | 4 months (can vary) | |
| Guatemala State Pensioner Proof of Life 2026: Supervivencia Activation at the Gobernación (Free, 3 Minutes) — and Which of the 3 Systems Applies | Free (Q0) | Gobernación Departamental | 3 minutes | |
| Guatemala State Survivor Pensions (ONSEC): Widows, Orphans, Parents | Q0 | ONSEC | 4 months (may vary) | |
| Guatemala's Senior Benefit Program (PAM) 2026: Q500 a Month at 65+ — Who Qualifies and How Family Abroad Can Help | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Subject to completion of the socioeconomic studies (official service sheet) | |
| Guatemala's State Vacation Centers 2026: Who Can Book Them (and Why They're Not IRTRA) | Free (Q0) — the reservation | MINTRAB | Immediate (online) | Online |
| Guatemala Foreign-Work Recruiter Registry 2026: How US Employers and Families Verify a Recruiter Is Legal | No fee documented in official sources | MINTRAB | Evaluation within 10 days maximum | Online |
| Guatemala Permanent Residency by Family Link (2026): $700, RENAP Requirements | $25 application + $700 one-time permanent-residency fee | IGM | 2-4 months | |
| Guatemala Work Residency (2026): The 3 Official Routes, Requirements and Costs | $25 application + $200 (1yr), $300 (2yr) or $500 (3-5yr) | IGM | 2-4 months | |
| Final Settlement (Finiquito) Guatemala 2026: Word Template + What to Check Before Signing | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 30 minutes (verify amounts) | Online |
| Resignation Letter Guatemala 2026: Word Template + Notice Rules (Art. 83) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 10 minutes | Online |
| Guatemala Driver's License Refrendo: Ley de Seguridad Vial 2026 | Q0 (free) | MINGOB | 1 hour 15 minutes | Online |
| VUE Guatemala 2026: Ventanilla Unica de Empresas — Business Registration Guide | Q160 (empresa individual) / Q430+ (sociedad anonima) | MINECO | 1-3 weeks depending on business type | |
| Agencia Virtual SAT Guatemala 2026: Direct Access + How to Use It | Free (Q0) | SAT | Immediate (online access) | Online |
| Declaraguate SAT 2026: Direct Access + How to Pay Taxes | Free (Q0) | SAT | Immediate (online access) | Online |
| Annual RM Obligations Guatemala 2026: Year-End Balance and Diario Oficial Publication (Code of Commerce Arts. 374-382) | Diario Oficial publication + accountant fees (no patente renewal fee) | RM | 1-3 months around fiscal year-end | Online |
| Authorize Accounting Books Guatemala 2026: Mercantile Registry — Q5 per Sheet (Code of Commerce Art. 368-382) | Q5 per sheet | RM | 3-7 business days | Online |
| Bonificación Incentivo Q250 Guatemala 2026: How the Bonus Works | Q250/month mandatory employer cost | MINTRAB | Paid monthly with salary | |
| Corporation (S.A.) Guatemala 2026: Register a Sociedad Anonima — Q200 Minimum Capital (Code of Commerce Art. 86-95) | Q2,000-4,000 (RM fees + notary) | RM | 7-15 business days RM review + prior deed work | |
| EIRL in Guatemala: Not a Company Type Under the Code of Commerce — Single-Owner Options (2026) | Not applicable: the EIRL cannot be registered in Guatemala | RM | Not applicable | |
| File a Minimum Wage Complaint Guatemala 2026: MINTRAB Step-by-Step | Free | MINTRAB | 5-15 days for inspection visit; 30-90 days for resolution | Online |
| Hourly and Part-Time Minimum Wage Guatemala 2026: Q21.01/hr CE1 | Free (calculation) | MINTRAB | 5 min read | Online |
| Minimum Wage for Domestic Workers Guatemala 2026: Q4,252.28 + Bonus | Q4,252.28/month minimum (CE1) employer cost | MINTRAB | Monthly recurring | |
| Minimum Wage Increase Guatemala 2026 vs 2025: +7.5% Non-Agricultural | Free (public data) | MINTRAB | 5 min read | Online |
| Minimum Wage Maquila / Export Guatemala 2026: Q3,659.73 CE1 + Q250 | Q3,659.73/month minimum (CE1) employer cost | MINTRAB | Monthly recurring | |
| Minimum Wage vs Basic Basket Guatemala 2026: Covers Only 46% of Family Needs | Free public data | MINTRAB-INE | 5 min read | Online |
| Patente de Comercio Guatemala 2026: Mercantile Registry Business License — Issued Free, No Annual Renewal | Issued free (Art. 344); sole-proprietor registration Q100 + Q100 business; replacement Q150 | RM | 3-7 business days | Online |
| RM vs SAT Guatemala 2026: Mercantile Registry vs Tax Authority — What's the Difference | Reference only — see linked procedures | RM | Reference | Online |
| Search a Guatemalan Business Online 2026: Mercantile Registry (RM) Lookup | Official search: RM tariff (AG 8-2018); certification Q50 + Q2/page | RM | Immediate | Online |
| Sole Proprietor Guatemala 2026: Register a Comerciante Individual — Q100 + Q100 Fees (Code of Commerce Art. 6-10) | Q200 (Q100 merchant + Q100 business; Patente issued free) | RM | 5-10 business days RM review | Online |
| 5 SAT Forms Leaving Declaraguate in 2026: SAT-1311, 1361, 1411, 2237, 1608 | Free to file (the taxes themselves depend on the calculation) | SAT | Migration deadlines: June 2 (Especiales) / September 1 (General Regime), 2026 | Online |
| Apostille Guatemala Background Records 2026: MINEX Process Q75 | Q 75 per document (Q 85 with timbres) | MINEX | 3-5 business days | Online |
| Declaraguate Migration to Agencia Virtual 2026: What Changes June 2 + Sept 1 | Free to use Agencia Virtual | SAT | Migrate before June 2 (Especiales) or Sept 1 (General Regime) | Online |
| Guatemala NIT With DPI 2026: Your CUI Is Your NIT (How to Look It Up) | Free (Q0) | SAT | Instant (online lookup) | Online |
| Guatemala Penal vs Police Background Records: Which One Do You Need? | About Q30 per record + MINEX apostille Q75 (Q85 with timbres) for use abroad | PNC / Organismo Judicial | Same day (PNC) / 24-48h (OJ) | Online |
| How Long Do Guatemala Background Records Take? PNC + OJ + Apostille Timelines | About Q30 per record + apostille Q75 (Q85 with timbres) for use abroad | PNC / Organismo Judicial / MINEX | Immediate to 7 business days | Online |
| How to Register for Agencia Virtual SAT 2026 (Before the Migration Deadline) | Free (Q0) | SAT | Immediate online / same day in person | Online |
| How to Update Your RTU at SAT Guatemala 2026 (Free, Via Agencia Virtual) | Free (Q0) | SAT | Instant online (3-5 days in-person) | Online |
| Individual NIT vs Business NIT Guatemala: How Each Is Assigned | Free (Q0) | SAT | Variable (individual: instant; business: depends on registration) | Online |
| Is Your RTU 'Expired'? The RTU Doesn't Expire, but It Must Be Updated or Ratified Every Year | No fee listed on SAT's pages | SAT | Read time: 5 min | Online |
| NIT vs CUI in Guatemala: Same Number? The 2026 Clarification | Free (Q0) | SAT | Instant (online lookup) | Online |
| Who CAN Keep Using Declaraguate? 4 Unaffected Regimes (Guatemala 2026) | Free to keep using Declaraguate | SAT | No mandatory migration for now | Online |
| Register US-Born Child as Guatemalan Citizen Through RENAP 2026: Diaspora Parents' Guide | RENAP inscription free on time; US$25 if late, requested abroad (RENAP tariff). US-side document costs set by each state. | RENAP / Consulate | No processing time published for the consular route (checked 30 September 2026) | |
| Apostille for Guatemalan Documents from the USA (2026): Both Directions GT↔USA | Q60-100 GT + $5-50 USA + translation $50-200 | MINEX / US Secretary of State | 2-5 business days GT / 1-30 days USA | Online |
| CUI and NIT from the USA 2026: How to Look Up or Activate Your Guatemalan ID Numbers Remotely | Free to look up (Q0). DPI issued abroad: US$15 (RENAP tariff). | SAT, RENAP | CUI/NIT lookup: 30 seconds. Remote Agencia Virtual recovery: 1-3 days. | Online |
| Guatemala Lost or Stolen Passport Replacement 2026: USD $50, Online Police Report | USD $50 (5-year) / USD $85 (10-year) — no replacement surcharge | IGM | Same day after presenting police report | |
| Guatemala National Employment Service 2026: How to Register on MINTRAB's Tu Empleo Portal | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Immediate (online registration) | Online |
| Guatemala Non-University Technical Profession Registry MINTRAB 2026: Q25 Card, 2 Days | Q25 | MINTRAB | 2 days | |
| Guatemala Passport for First-Time Applicants 2026: Requirements, Cost USD $50/$85, Steps | USD $50 (5-year) / USD $85 (10-year) | IGM | Same day (IGM) | |
| Guatemala Passport for Minors 2026: Requirements, Both Parents + Notarized Authorization | USD $50 (5 years — only option for minors) | IGM | Same day (IGM) | |
| Guatemala Passport Renewal 2026: Renew or Extend for Free? | USD $50/$85 renewal · USD $0 18-month extension (once per passport) · USD $20 3-year extension | IGM | Same day (IGM) | |
| Guatemala Temporary Work Program 2026: How to Legally Work in Canada & USA via MINTRAB | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 15 to 20 business days | |
| Guatemalan Notarial Power of Attorney From the USA (2026) | Consular fee: no published schedule retrieved - ask your consulate. US-notary route: $80-$300 USD estimate (notary + apostille + courier + sworn translation) | Consulate / Notary | Consular route: 1-2 weeks. US notary + apostille + sworn translation route: 3-6 weeks. | |
| Guatemalan Sworn Declaration from the USA (2026): Consular Jurat or US Notary + Apostille | USD $30-$80 (consular) or USD $80-$250 (US notary + apostille + translation) | Consulate / Notary / SAT | 1 day (consulate) to 3-4 weeks (US notary + apostille + translation) | |
| MINTRAB Collective Bargaining Agreement Homologation Guatemala 2026: Free, 3 Months | Gratis (Q0) | MINTRAB | approximately 3 months | |
| MINTRAB Monitor & Workplace Safety Plan Registration Guatemala 2026 | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Immediate (online) | Online |
| Need a Guatemala Passport Fast 2026: What Actually Works (No Express Service Exists) | USD $50/$85 (no rush surcharge — no official express service exists) | IGM | Same day (IGM); free 18-month extension for emergencies | |
| OSH Committee Minute Book Authorization Guatemala 2026 (MINTRAB) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 8 business days | |
| Print RTU from the USA 2026: Diaspora Guide — How to Download Your Guatemalan SAT Tax Certificate from Abroad | Free (Q0) | SAT | 10 minutes online | Online |
| Register as Individual OHS Professional MINTRAB Guatemala 2026: Free Filing, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 3 business days | |
| Declaraguate Sunset & FEL 3.0: How Guatemala's 316,937-Contributor Migration Works (June & September 2026) | Free (Q0) via Agencia Virtual and the FEL app | SAT | Deadline: June 2026 (especiales) / September 2026 (regimen general) | Online |
| IGM Guatemala 2026: Complete Immigration Guide (Passport, Residency, Visas, Minors) | Variable ($50 passport, $25 extension, ~$225 digital nomad, $400-700 permanent, $40/yr) | IGM | Same day (passport) - 4 months (residency) | Online |
| IGSS Digital Carnet & MIIGSS App: The Truth (2026) | Free | IGSS | N/A — no separate 'digital carnet' procedure exists | Online |
| IGSS Portal del Afiliado: Register & Fix Errors (2026) | Free | IGSS | Registration: 5 minutes. Activation: variable (no published SLA) | Online |
| IRTRA Recreation Card Guatemala 2026: Complete Guide for IGSS-Affiliated Workers and Families | Free first time. Q25 for replacement or data change. | IRTRA | 15-20 business days (with complete paperwork) | |
| IUSI From the USA: Inherited Property, Unpaid Tax & Embargo Risk (Guatemala 2026) | 2-9 per millar annual (exempt below Q2,000) until Nov 26, 2026; then 0 for homes, 3-9 per millar for other uses (Decreto 18-2026) | Municipalidad | 10-30 minutes online; 20% penalty if past grace month | Online |
| MSPAS Sanitary License Guatemala 2026: For Restaurants, Pharmacies, Cosmetics (DRACES Guide) | Q90 - Q5,400 (depending on category) | MSPAS | 12 days to 4 weeks (depending on directorate) | |
| Visor IVA SAT 2026: Complete Guide to Guatemala's Libro Electronico Tributario (LET) | Free (Q0) | SAT | Monthly — available 24/7 | Online |
| VUFE in 2026: What Guatemala's Business Single Window Promises, Why the Portal Appears Offline, and How to Actually Register Your Company | VUFE free (Q0) — RM/SAT/IGSS fees Q200-Q3,500 depending on entity type | MINECO | 3-7 days (Sociedad de Emprendimiento) / 2-3 weeks (traditional S.A.) | Online |
| Annual ISR Income Tax Return Guatemala 2026: How to File at SAT | Free (filing). Tax: 5%/7% per regime | SAT | 30-90 minutes | Online |
| Antigua Guatemala IUSI Property Tax 2026: Catastro, Online Payment, Rates | Per slab Decreto 15-98 (2-9 per millar of fiscal value) until Nov 26, 2026; then 0 for homes, 3-9 per millar for other uses (Decreto 18-2026) | MUNI | 15-30 minutes | Online |
| Boleto de Ornato Antigua Guatemala 2026: Rates, Where to Pay, Local Arbitrios | Per income bracket Decreto 121-96 (Q4-Q150) | MUNI | Same day | Online |
| Boleto de Ornato Quetzaltenango (Xela) 2026: Where to Pay, Rates, Deadline | Per income bracket Decreto 121-96 (Q4-Q150) | MUNI | Same day | |
| Boleto de Ornato vs IUSI: Two Different Taxes Explained (2026) | Boleto Ornato Q4-Q150 annual; IUSI 2-9 per millar annual until Nov 26, 2026 (then 0 for homes, 3-9 per millar other uses) | Municipalidad | Read: 5 minutes | Online |
| Changing Your Tax Regime at SAT Guatemala 2026: Small Business, General, and Special | Free (Q0) | SAT | Instant (online via Agencia Virtual) | Online |
| Closing Your NIT in Guatemala 2026: SAT's Cese de Actividades Explained | SAT publishes no fee for the closure (checked 29 Sep 2026); you must be current on taxes | SAT | SAT publishes no processing time (checked 29 Sep 2026); the certificate arrives by email once approved | Online |
| Coban IUSI Property Tax 2026: Alta Verapaz Catastro, Payment, Rates | Per slab Decreto 15-98 (2-9 per millar of fiscal value) until Nov 26, 2026; then 0 for homes, 3-9 per millar for other uses (Decreto 18-2026) | MUNI | 15-30 minutes | |
| Customs Broker Cost in Guatemala 2026: Agente Aduanal Fees (Q500-2,000) + When DIY Works | Q500-2,000 per typical trámite; vehicles Q1,500-4,000 | SAT | Broker filing 1-5 days; full clearance 5-15 days | |
| Customs Regimes in Guatemala: Definitivo, Temporal & Perfeccionamiento Explained (2026) | Varies by regime — definitivo pays full duties; temporal usually deposit only | SAT | Definitivo permanent; temporal up to 90 days renewable; perfeccionamiento 12 months typical | |
| DTE Electronic Tax Document Types Guatemala 2026: Complete Catalog After Decree 31-2024 | Free (consultation and reference) | SAT | 5-10 minutes (selecting the correct DTE) | Online |
| EMPAGUA 2026: Water Utility in Guatemala City — Connection, Bills, Complaints | New connection (Derecho de Agua): Q3,886.40; Monthly bill: variable by consumption | EMPAGUA | Connection: about 12 to 15 days after requirements are met; Complaints: 5-15 business days | Online |
| Factura Especial for Small Contributors Guatemala 2026: How to Issue at SAT | Free (Q0) issuance — 5% tax included in sale | SAT | Immediate (electronic FEL) | Online |
| IGSS CAMIP Pensioners Medical Care Guatemala 2026: Specialized Clinic for Retirees | Free (included with IGSS pension) | IGSS | Immediate access upon receiving IVS pension | |
| IGSS EMA Medical Care Guatemala 2026: Illness, Maternity, Accidents Program | Free (covered by 4.83% + 12.67% monthly contribution) | IGSS | First-day coverage for work accidents; 1-3 months for common illness (depends on contributions) | Online |
| IGSS IVS Pension Program Guatemala 2026: Disability, Old-Age, Survivors | Free (funded by 4.83% employee + 12.67% employer payroll contribution) | IGSS | Contributions accrue over working life; pension decision time not published by IGSS | |
| IGSS PRECAPI Domestic Worker Monthly Contribution 2026: How Households Calculate and Submit | Fixed quarterly contribution: employer Q303.66 + worker Q151.83 = Q455.49/quarter (based on 2026 non-agricultural minimum wage) | IGSS | Enrollment 10-15 days; quarterly payments in advance | Online |
| IGSS Voluntary Affiliation 2026: Who Actually Qualifies — Freelancers, Returnees, Foreign Residents | 5.5% of last complete obligatory salary (voluntary contribution) | IGSS | Apply in the calendar year after your last contributed month | |
| Importing a Vehicle to Guatemala: SAT DUCA Filing, IPRIMA Tables & GT Plates Process (2026) | 0% DAI + 12% IVA + IPRIMA by vehicle type (20% for a car) + customs broker fee (no published fee schedule; get a written quote) | SAT | Border crossing 1-3 days; port clearance 5-15 days; plates 4-8 weeks total | |
| ISP Solidarity Patrimonial Tax Guatemala 2026: Who It Applies To | Free (Q0) declaration — tax according to patrimonial base | SAT | Deadlines per SAT regulation | Online |
| ISR Withholding from Suppliers Guatemala 2026: 7% Rate, When to Apply and How to File | Free (Q0) — withholding company deducts 7% from supplier | SAT | Immediate (at payment) + monthly filing | Online |
| IVA Exemption for Projects Guatemala 2026: How to Apply at SAT | Free (Q0) procedure | SAT | 30-90 business days resolution | Online |
| IVA Tax Credit Refund Guatemala 2026: How Exporters Claim Their VAT Credit at SAT | Free (Q0) | SAT | 30-60 business days for resolution | Online |
| MINEDUC Foreign Degree Recognition Guatemala 2026: Step-by-Step Flow for US Diaspora | Q150-3,500 depending on level and complexity | MINEDUC | 3-8 months (can extend to 12-18) | |
| MINEDUC Night Shift Authorization Guatemala 2026: For Working Students | Free (Q0) | MINEDUC | 5-15 business days | |
| MINEDUC Public School Enrollment Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements and Deadlines | Free (Q0) | MINEDUC | 1-7 business days | |
| MINEDUC Study Certification Guatemala 2026: Q15 in 5-10 Days for Passport, University, Work | Q15 | MINEDUC | 5-10 business days | Online |
| Municipal Event Permits in Guatemala 2026: Gatherings, Street Closures, Noise | Variable: Q150-Q5,000+ by type and duration | Municipalidad | 5-20 business days by complexity | |
| Municipal Residency Registration in Guatemala 2026 (Empadronamiento Vecinal) | Free (Q0) in most municipalities | Municipalidad | 1-3 business days | |
| Municipal Traffic Fines in Guatemala 2026: PMT, Parking, Lookup, Pay, Dispute | Lookup free; fine payment Q50-Q1,500+ per infraction | Municipalidad / Juzgado de Asuntos Municipales | Lookup: instant; Dispute resolution: 10-30 business days | Online |
| Panajachel IUSI Property Tax 2026: Solola Catastro, Lake Atitlan Owners | Per slab Decreto 15-98 (2-9 per millar of fiscal value) until Nov 26, 2026; then 0 for homes, 3-9 per millar for other uses (Decreto 18-2026) | MUNI | 15-30 minutes | |
| Prohibited and Restricted Imports in Guatemala: SAT Rules 2026 (Firearms, Food, Electronics) | Permit-dependent (Q0 for personal items; Q500-5,000+ for restricted goods) | SAT | Permits 2-12 weeks before shipping; clearance same as regular import | |
| Quetzaltenango (Xela) IUSI Property Tax 2026: Catastro, Payment, Rates | Per slab Decreto 15-98 (2-9 per millar of fiscal value) until Nov 26, 2026; then 0 for homes, 3-9 per millar for other uses (Decreto 18-2026) | MUNI | 15-30 minutes | |
| Secondary-School Scholarships in Guatemala 2026: MIDES Beca Social Educación Media | Free to apply | MIDES | Annual call (2026 call: until 13 March) | |
| Temporary Suspension of Business Activities at SAT Guatemala 2026: How to Pause Your NIT | Free (Q0) | SAT | Instant (online via Agencia Virtual) | Online |
| Guatemala Employment Contract Types in RECIT 2026 (8 Categories + What Doesn't Register) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 3 business days per contract | Online |
| MINTRAB Electronic Salary Book Excel Template: All 14 Fields Explained (2026 Guide) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 30-60 minutes per monthly payroll | Online |
| MINTRAB Electronic Salary Book Rejected 2026: 7 Common Errors and How to Fix Them | Free (Q0) — re-upload at no cost | MINTRAB | Same day (immediate re-upload) | Online |
| MINTRAB Salary Book Fine 2026: Minimum Wages, Not Quetzales Per Day | A fine set in monthly minimum wages (Art. 272 Codigo de Trabajo) — not a per-day, per-worker quetzal amount | MINTRAB | 5 days to pay after notification; 48 hours to file a revocatoria (Art. 275) | |
| MINTRAB Salary Book vs SAT Payroll Guatemala 2026: Which Do You Need? (Both) | Free (Q0) both | MINTRAB | Salary book: 3-5 business days · SAT payroll: immediate | Online |
| My Company Reached 10 Employees: How to Start the Electronic Salary Book (2026 Transition Guide) | Free (Q0) — the procedure itself is free; the cost is internal (accountant, payroll setup) | MINTRAB | 30 days to start the cycle after hiring employee #10 | Online |
| RECIT Deadline 2026: 15 Business Days to Register Guatemala Employment Contracts | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 15 business days from signature | Online |
| RECIT for Small Businesses in Guatemala: Practical Guide for Owners Without HR (2026) | Free (Q0) — optional gestor Q300-500/mo | MINTRAB | 10-15 min per contract | Online |
| RECIT Penalties 2026: Fines for Unregistered Employment Contracts in Guatemala | Fine Q8,005 - Q36,021 (~$1,050-$4,721 USD) per unregistered contract | MINTRAB | Inspection: 1 day. Final resolution: 30-60 days | |
| RECIT Rejected: How to Fix and Resubmit a Guatemala Employment Contract (2026) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 2 to 5 business days (simple fixes) | Online |
| RECIT vs RERIT 2026: Differences, Which One You Need, and When Both Apply (MINTRAB Guatemala) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Varies: RECIT 3 days / RERIT 30 business days | Online |
| When to Upload the Electronic Salary Book? 2026 Calendar, Deadlines and Late Filing (MINTRAB) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Monthly upload — recommended within first 15 days of following month | Online |
| Aguinaldo Guatemala 2026: Calculator + How It's Calculated (Decreto 76-78) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Instant | Online |
| Bono 14 Guatemala 2026: Calculator + How It's Calculated (Decreto 42-92) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Instant | Online |
| Employment Contract Guatemala 2026: Free Word Template + 3 Contract Types (Labor Code Art. 18-29) | Free (Q0) — downloadable template | MINTRAB | Immediate signing | Online |
| Employment Reference Letter Guatemala 2026: Format + How to Request (Labor Code Art. 87) | Free (Q0) — employer obligation | MINTRAB | At the end of the contract (Art. 87); during employment, on request as common practice | |
| Guatemala Construction Cost Calculator 2026: Cost per Square Meter | Free (Q0) | | Instant | Online |
| Guatemala IGSS Contribution Calculator 2026: Employee 4.83% + Employer 12.67% | Free (Q0) | IGSS | Instant | Online |
| Guatemala Income Tax (ISR) Calculator 2026: Annual + Monthly Withholding | Free (Q0) | SAT | Instant | Online |
| Guatemala Severance Calculator 2026: Unjustified Dismissal (Labor Code Art. 82) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Instant | Online |
| How to Resign from a Job in Guatemala 2026: Notice Guide (Labor Code Art. 83) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Notice period by seniority | |
| IUSI Calculator 2026: Enter Your Cadastral Value, Get the Annual and Quarterly Amount | Free (Q0) | Municipalidad | Instant | Online |
| Overtime Pay Guatemala 2026: Calculator + Rules (Labor Code Art. 121) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Instant | Online |
| Pay Stub Guatemala 2026: Free Word Format + What It Should Show | Free (Q0) — downloadable template | MINTRAB | Immediate | Online |
| Termination With vs Without Just Cause Guatemala 2026: Your Rights (Labor Code Art. 77-82) | Free (Q0) - free advisory at MINTRAB | MINTRAB | 30 days to file dispute | |
| Vacation Days in Guatemala 2026: Calculator + Rules (Labor Code Art. 130) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Instant | Online |
| Work Certificate (Constancia Laboral) Guatemala 2026: Format + How to Request (Labor Code Art. 87) | Free (Q0) - employer obligation | MINTRAB | Immediate upon request | |
| Book Appointment on RENAP eportal 2026: Citizen Portal Step-by-Step Tutorial | Free (the appointment; the procedure has its own cost) | RENAP | Slots available 1-3 weeks ahead depending on office | Online |
| Commercial Tourism Permit SIGAP CONAP Guatemala 2026: Tour Operators and Guides | Q1,500-Q5,000 annual by area | CONAP | 60-90 business days | |
| Convert Foreign Driver's License to Guatemala 2026: From USA/Spain to GT License | Homologación: no fee published by Tránsito (checked 24 Sep 2026) · Driving permit for foreigners: Q50 per month (AG 166-2018) | PNC | Not published by Tránsito (checked 24 Sep 2026) | |
| Death Registration Procedure RENAP Guatemala 2026: Complete Process (Free) | Free (registration); subsequent certifications Q25 (first one free) | RENAP | Same week as the death | |
| DIGECAM Add or Remove Firearm from Carry License Guatemala 2026: Q190 | Q190 | MINDEF | 5-15 business days | Online |
| DIGECAM Firearm and Ammunition Dealer License Guatemala 2026: For Gun Shops (Q1,000) | Q1,000 DIGECAM stamp duty (excluding insurance, infrastructure, inventory and inspection) | MINDEF | 45 to 90 business days from complete file, subject to DIGECAM inspection and Inter-Institutional Arms Commission (CIA) resolution | Online |
| DIGECAM Firearm Carry License Renewal Guatemala 2026: 1 to 3 Years, Q190/Year | Q190 per year (2 years = Q380, 3 years = Q570) | MINDEF | Not published by DIGECAM | Online |
| DIGECAM Firearm Possession Registration Guatemala 2026: Individual, Purchase Contract, Q60 | Q60 | MINDEF | 10 to 20 business days | Online |
| DIGECAM Firearm/Ammunition Import License Guatemala 2026: Individual (Q10) | Q10 DIGECAM stamp duty, plus SAT customs duties, IVA 12%, ISR per declaration and customs broker fees | MINDEF | 15 to 30 business days for license issuance, plus 7 to 21 days of SAT customs process when the firearm physically arrives | Online |
| DIGECAM First Firearm Carry License Guatemala 2026: Requirements, Exam, Q590 | Q590 initial (Q400 evaluation + Q190 license first year) | MINDEF | Not published by DIGECAM | |
| DIGECAM Replace Firearm Carry License Guatemala 2026: Stolen, Lost or Deteriorated (Q190) | Q190 | MINDEF | 5-15 business days | Online |
| DIGECAM Report Stolen, Lost or Missing Firearm Guatemala 2026: Free Mandatory Procedure | Free | MINDEF | Immediate (online); no statutory deadline in hours, file as soon as possible | Online |
| Drive a Guatemala-Registered Vehicle Abroad 2026: Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize | SAT publishes no exit permit with a fee; Mexico's TIP is US$45 + IVA online or US$51 + IVA at a module, plus a deposit; Belize charges US$15 per vehicle | PNC | Depends on the destination country | |
| Electricity Rate Lookup MEM Guatemala 2026: EEGSA, DEORSA, DEOCSA by Block | Free lookup | MEM | Immediate | Online |
| Environmental Diagnostic MARN Guatemala 2026: For Operating Projects Without License (Regularization) | Q5,000 - Q25,000 fees + regularization fine (variable) | MARN | 90-180 working days | |
| Environmental Impact Study EIA MARN Guatemala 2026: Types, Costs, Accredited Consultants | Q5,000 - Q200,000+ depending on category and project | MARN | 60-180 working days | |
| Environmental License Category A MARN Guatemala 2026: For High-Impact Projects (>Q5M) | Q15,000 - Q50,000 + Environmental Impact Study (Q30K-Q200K) | MARN | 180-360 working days | |
| First Property Registration RGP Guatemala 2026: For Properties Without Prior Registry | RGP: Q160 + Q1.50 per thousand over Q10,000 (Acuerdo Gubernativo 325-2005) + lawyer, notary and surveyor fees | RGP | 60-180 days (RGP only) + 6-9 months titulacion supletoria if required | |
| Foreign University Degree Equivalency Guatemala 2026: USAC-MINEDUC Process | Q500-2000 by area | MINEDUC | 6-12 months | |
| Guatemala Minor Identity Document 2026: the New DPIME (Free First Issue), Birth Certificate, Passport | First DPIME free (MINGOB, Oct 1, 2026) | RENAP | Not stated in RENAP's launch material | |
| Guatemalan Nationality for Central Americans and Belizeans 2026: Treaty Path | Q0 (free) | MINEX | 3 to 6 months | Online |
| Guatemalan Nationality for Children of Guatemalan Parents 2026: Diaspora Guide for US-Born Kids | Free at MINEX/consulate (apostille costs ~US$50-150) | MINEX | 3-6 months (resolution); 1-2 months (consular registration) | Online |
| Hydrocarbon Transport Permit MEM Guatemala 2026: Tankers and Distribution | Q2,000-5,000 per unit | MEM | 60-90 days | |
| Hydroelectric Concession MEM Guatemala 2026: Generation and Commercialization | Q15,000-50,000 + canon | MEM | 12-24 months | |
| IGSS Coverage Abroad 2026: Bilateral Agreements for Guatemalan Migrant Workers in USA, Spain, Mexico | Treaty application free; voluntary contribution 5.5% of last obligatory salary (only if eligible) | IGSS | 30-90 days processing depending on country | Online |
| IGSS Employer Monthly Payment Guatemala 2026: Calendar, Electronic Payroll, Fines (10.67% + 4.83%) | IGSS: 10.67% employer + 4.83% worker (12.67% total employer payroll contribution per PwC) | IGSS | Monthly — deadline varies by NIT last digit | Online |
| IGSS Medical Appointment Guatemala 2026: Where to Book and What to Bring | Free | IGSS | IGSS does not publish waiting times by specialty | |
| IGSS PRECAPI Program 2026: Maternity and Accident Coverage for Domestic Workers in Guatemala | Fixed quarterly contribution: employer Q303.66 + worker Q151.83 = Q455.49/quarter (based on 2026 non-agricultural minimum wage) | IGSS | 10-15 days enrollment | Online |
| IGSS Proof of Life (Comprobación de Supervivencia) 2026: The 30-Day Window, and How to Do It From the USA | IGSS publishes no fee; the MINEX consular certificate of survival is free (MINEX) | IGSS | Once a year, within 30 calendar days from the birthday | |
| IGSS Voluntary Contribution 2026: Who Qualifies, the 5.5% Rate, and What It Covers | 5.5% of your last complete obligatory-contribution salary (3.67% employer share + 1.83% worker share) | IGSS | Apply in the calendar year after your last contributed month | |
| Import Used Car from USA to Guatemala 2026: Diaspora Returnee Step-by-Step Guide | 0% duty + VAT 12% + IPRIMA 20% (car) on the same base + processing ~Q1,500 | SAT | 15-45 days depending on port | Online |
| International Driving Permit Guatemala 2026: How to Get One Before Traveling | Not published by the Touring y Automóvil Club de Guatemala (checked 24 Sep 2026) | PNC | Not published by the club (checked 24 Sep 2026) | |
| Legal Name Change Guatemala 2026: RENAP + Judicial Process | Lawyer or notary fee (agreed with them; no court fee) + edict publications (quoted per text) + RENAP certification Q15-25 + new DPI Q100 | RENAP | 3-9 months (includes prior judicial process) | |
| Lost or Stolen License Plates Guatemala 2026: How to Report and Replace (SAT) | SAT replacement: Q75 (2-plate vehicle) or Q30 (1-plate vehicle); + Q60 if you also replace the circulation card | PNC | SAT does not publish a delivery time for the plates | |
| Mi Beca Segura in Guatemala 2026: Now MIDES's Beca Social Educación Media | Free to apply | MIDES | Annual call (2026 call: until 13 March) | |
| MINEX Consulate Appointment 2026: How to Book at a Guatemala Consulate (Phone or Walk-In) | Free to book | MINEX | One phone call | |
| MINEX NGO Registration Guatemala 2026: Registration, Update and Annual Report | Q0 (free) | MINEX | 48 business hours | Online |
| Minor CUI Lookup Guatemala 2026: For Parents and Guardians | Free (online lookup); Q15 printed certification | RENAP | Instant | Online |
| MINTRAB Electronic Labor Clearance Guatemala 2026: Q30, 8 Business Days | Q30 | MINTRAB | 8 business days | Online |
| MINTRAB Electronic Salary Book Guatemala 2026: Mandatory Employer Filing (Free, 3-5 Days) | Gratis (Q0) | MINTRAB | 3-5 business days | Online |
| MINTRAB Employer Report & Payroll Guatemala 2026: Decree 29-89 & Free Trade Zones (Free) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Immediate | Online |
| MINTRAB RECIT Guatemala 2026: Electronic Employment Contract Registration (Free, 3 Days) | Gratis (Q0) | MINTRAB | 3 business days | Online |
| MINTRAB RERIT Guatemala 2026: Internal Work Rules Registration (Free, 30 Days) | Free (Q0) first registration | MINTRAB | 30 business days | Online |
| MINTRAB Workplace Accident Registration Guatemala 2026: Mandatory Employer Report (Free) | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | Immediate | Online |
| Open a Gas Station MEM Guatemala 2026: DGH License and B2B Requirements | License fee: not set in Decree 109-97 or AG 522-99; mandatory insurance with at least Q500,000 cover | MEM | Legal deadline: 20 days per decision once the file is complete (Art. 32, Decree 109-97) | |
| Property Certification RGP Guatemala 2026: For Sale, Bank, Court (Q50) | Q50 (first 1-10 sheets) + Q5 per additional sheet | RGP | Processing time not stated on the RGP online form | Online |
| Property Mortgage Cancellation RGP Guatemala 2026: After Paying Off Your Mortgage | From Q160 RGP + notary fees | RGP | RGP: 8-day legal deadline (Código Civil Art. 1127); bank and notary time not published | |
| Property Record Search RGP Guatemala 2026: Find Folio Number of a Property | Q15-50 depending on search type and office | RGP | Immediate via eRGP / 1-3 days in person / 3-7 days regional offices | Online |
| Property Subdivision RGP Guatemala 2026: Split Property into Independent Lots | RGP tariff: Q160 base + Q50 per new finca + Q50 per annotation on the parent finca; surveyor Q3K-Q15K | RGP | RGP: 8-day legal term (Civil Code Art. 1127, plus 6 days if several operations) + 30-90 days municipality + 30-60 days surveyor | |
| Recovering Guatemalan Nationality 2026: After Naturalizing in the USA or Another Country | Free at MINEX/consulate (associated costs ~US$50-200) | MINEX | 3-6 months (resolution) | Online |
| Register as a Teacher with MINEDUC Guatemala 2026: Catalogación and the Cédula Docente | Free | MINEDUC | 3 hours on average | |
| Register Death Abroad in RENAP Guatemala 2026: For Diaspora Families | Q25 RENAP certification (1st free) + US apostille USD 8-50 + sworn translation Q150-300 | RENAP | 30-60 days | |
| Renouncing Guatemalan Nationality 2026: Legal Process and Consequences | Q0 (free) | MINEX | 3 to 6 months | Online |
| School Records Certificate MINEDUC Guatemala 2026: For Passport, University, Work (Q15) | Q15 | MINEDUC | 1-5 days | Online |
| Scientific Research Permit CONAP Guatemala 2026: Protected Areas SIGAP | Free academic / Q500-Q2,000 commercial | CONAP | 60-90 business days | |
| Search Old Guatemala Birth Records RENAP 2026: Pre-Digitalization Era | Q15 per birth certification; RENAP's tariff has no search fee | RENAP | Immediate if digitized; 5-30 days for physical archive | |
| Single Status Certificate Guatemala 2026: For Marrying Abroad (Q25) | Q25 + MINEX apostille Q75 (Q85 with timbres) if used abroad | RENAP | Immediate (digital) up to 5 days | Online |
| Small Mining License MEM Guatemala 2026: For Cooperatives and Artisanal Operations | Q3,000 + annual canon | MEM | 180-360 days | |
| Solid Waste Rules for Businesses in Guatemala 2026: What Agreement 164-2021 Requires | No registration fee in Agreement 164-2021 | MARN | Separation rules in force (secondary classification since 11 Feb 2025) | |
| Sport Hunting Permit CONAP Guatemala 2026: Species, Seasons, Cost | Q100 national / Q250 foreign non-resident to register + first licence, plus derecho de cacería Q400-Q1,800 (CONAP Trámite 11A) | CONAP | No plazo published by CONAP | |
| Theory Driving Exam Guatemala 2026: Study Materials and How to Pass | CECOVE theory + practical evaluation Q700 (fee published by the Departamento de Transito); the licence is paid separately at Maycom: Q100 (1 yr) to Q320 (4 yrs) for a first licence | PNC | The theory + practical evaluation takes 1.5 to 2 hours at a CECOVE | |
| Tikal National Park Access 2026: Fees, Hours, Tickets, Park Rules | Q25 nationals / Q150 foreigners | CONAP | Immediate (online, or cash at a BANTRAB counter) | Online |
| Traffic Fines Lookup Guatemala 2026: Check Online and Pay (Free) | Lookup is free; Reglamento fines run from Q100 to Q25,000 | PNC | Immediate | Online |
| Two Foreigners Marrying in Guatemala (2026): Civil Code Rules, the 15-Day Edicts, Documents and RENAP Registration | No RENAP fee to register the marriage; Q25 per certificate afterwards. Notary: free to agree the fee; arancel Q100-Q2,000 for the acta notarial | RENAP | Edicts run 15 days before the wedding; the officiant notifies RENAP within 15 working days after it | |
| Type E License Guatemala 2026: Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Only (Not Taxi or Uber) | Q100 (1 year) to Q390 (5 years) at Maycom + Q700 CECOVE evaluation | PNC | Not published | |
| US Studies Equiparación in Guatemala (MINEDUC 2026): For Returning Diaspora Kids | Q0 | MINEDUC | DIDEDUC: 3 business days to verify, 5 to assign grade | Online |
| Vehicle Cancellation Guatemala 2026: Theft, Destruction or Permanent Export | Q100 SAT processing + free PNC report | PNC | 30-60 business days | |
| Vehicle Transfer Guatemala SAT 2026: Sale Process, Documents and Costs | Fixed IVA by model year (Q500 vehicles 4+ yrs older / Q1,000 two-to-three yrs older; motorcycles Q200 / Q300; 12% only on the current, next and previous model year) + form SAT-8611 Q120 + notary | PNC | 5-15 business days | |
| Wastewater Discharge Permit MARN Guatemala 2026: Agreement 236-2006 (Industrial) | Q3,000 - Q10,000 + lab analysis Q5,000-25,000 | MARN | 60-120 working days | |
| Administrative Fines from Criminal Court Order MINGOB Guatemala 2026 (Free) | Free (lookup) — payment varies by fine | MINGOB | 1 hour (lookup and payment) | Online |
| Asylum / Refugee Driver Permit Guatemala 2026: Q50 a Month — Humanitarian | Q50 per month of permit (Acuerdo Gubernativo 166-2018) | MINGOB | 10 days (tramites.gob.gt) | |
| Beauty Salon Sanitary License MSPAS Guatemala 2026: For Salons, Spas, Beauty Studios | Free (Q0) | MSPAS | 60 business days | Online |
| Change Electoral Address TSE Guatemala 2026: To Vote at a Different Polling Station | Free (LEPP, Art. 225) | TSE | Between municipalities: at least one year before the call for elections (LEPP Regulation, Art. 5). For 2027 that deadline closed on 22 January 2026 (TSE) | |
| Child & Spousal Support Lawsuit Guatemala 2026: Filing and Calculation | Q500-Q2,000 fees (no court filing fee) | OJ | 6-12 months for ruling; ongoing enforcement | |
| Civil Debt Collection Lawsuit Guatemala 2026: When Someone Owes You Money | Q1,500-Q15,000 fees + 10-25% collection commission (no court fee) | OJ | 8-24 months | |
| Dental Supply Sanitary License MSPAS Guatemala 2026: Opening Process (Free) | Free (Q0) | MSPAS | 60 business days | Online |
| Domestic Violence Report PNC Guatemala 2026: 110 + Shelters + Protection Orders | Free | PNC | Immediate | Online |
| Drugstore / Distributor Sanitary License MSPAS Guatemala 2026: Opening Process | Free (Q0) | MSPAS | 60 business days | Online |
| Electoral Roll Lookup TSE Guatemala 2026: Verify Where You Vote | Free | TSE | Online | Online |
| File a Police Complaint Online in Guatemala 2026: The MP Form, Not the PNC Portal | Free | PNC | Depends on the channel | Online |
| Food Sanitary License MSPAS Guatemala 2026: For Restaurants & Food Sales — Q500 | Q 500 | MSPAS | 2 to 4 weeks | Online |
| Guatemala NGO Registration MINGOB 2026: Q150 Cost, Complete Step-by-Step | Q 150 | MINGOB | 10 business days | Online |
| Guatemalan Naturalization Concesiva 2026: The MINGOB File, Step by Step (Free) | Q 0 | MINGOB | 30 days (full process: 1-2 years) | Online |
| Health Certificate for Export MSPAS Guatemala 2026: Required for Food & Product Exporters (Q35) | Q35 | MSPAS | 5 business days | Online |
| International Judicial Requests OJ Guatemala 2026: Court Requests from USA | Variable + MINEX apostille | OJ | 60-180 days | |
| Judicial Clearance Certificate OJ-CAPE Guatemala 2026: Difference from MINGOB Records | About Q30 (La Hora, Jan 2026) | OJ | Immediate (online cape.oj.gob.gt) | Online |
| Judicial Divorce in Guatemala 2026: by Mutual Agreement or Contested, Always Before a Judge | Q500-Q3,000 lawyer fees (no court fee) | OJ | 6-18 months no opposition / 2-4 years contested | |
| Lawyer and Notary Swearing-In at Guatemala's Supreme Court 2026: Requirements, OJ Fees (Q255) and Steps | Q255 cash at the OJ treasury (Q150 + Q55 + Q50); then Q55 a year to open the protocol. CANG bar registration (Q2,510.00) is paid first and separately | Judicial Branch (OJ): Supreme Court Lawyers Registry and Archivo General de Protocolos | No published timeline: the swearing-in date and time are notified by email | |
| Lost Property Report PNC Guatemala 2026: Wallet, Phone, Documents (Pre-Replacement) | Free | PNC | Immediate | Online |
| MAGA Certified Seed Production Unit Certificate Guatemala 2026 ($6.50) | $ 6.50 (Q ~50 at current exchange rate) | MAGA | 48 hours | Online |
| MAGA Fertilizer Registration Guatemala 2026: For Distributor Companies (Free) | Q 0 | MAGA | 3 to 5 months | Online |
| MAGA Formulated Products Registration Guatemala 2026: For Commercial Pesticides (Free) | Q 0 (no MAGA fee — only professional stamps and technical study costs) | MAGA | 8 months (per scientific evaluation of each file) | Online |
| MAGA Inorganic Pesticide Registration Guatemala 2026: For Importer & Manufacturer Companies | Q 0 (no MAGA fee — only professional stamps and technical study costs) | MAGA | 10 months | Online |
| MAGA Microbiological Pesticide Registration Guatemala 2026: For Biological Agricultural Products | Q 0 (no MAGA fee — only technical dossier costs) | MAGA | 1 year | Online |
| MAGA Phytosanitary Export Certificate Guatemala 2026: For Coffee, Banana, Vegetable Exports | $ 6.25 | MAGA | 1 to 36 hours | Online |
| MAGA Phytosanitary Import Permit Guatemala 2026: For Plants, Seeds, Vegetable Products ($31.25) | $ 31.25 | MAGA | 4 to 36 hours | Online |
| MAGA Seed Quality Laboratory Tests Guatemala 2026: Official Analysis ($3.75) | $ 3.75 (Q ~30 at current exchange rate) | MAGA | 15 days | Online |
| MAGA Veterinary Medicine Sanitary Registration Guatemala 2026: For Manufacturers (Free) | Q 0 | MAGA | 20 days | Online |
| MAGA Zoosanitary Constancy Guatemala 2026: For Livestock Movement Between Departments ($6.25) | $ 6.25 | MAGA | 25 hours (1 to 2 business days) | Online |
| Medicine Sales Sanitary License MSPAS Guatemala 2026: Opening Process | Free (Q0) | MSPAS | 30 business days | Online |
| Migrant Vote TSE 2026: How to Vote in Guatemalan Elections from the USA (DIASPORA) | Free (LEPP, Art. 225) | TSE | Register or update no less than three months before the presidential election (Regulation for Voting Abroad, Art. 6) | Online |
| MINECO Adhesion Contract Approval Guatemala 2026: For Telecom, Banks, Retailers (Q50) | Q 50 | MINECO | 2 months | Online |
| MINECO English Scholarship Program Guatemala 2026: Free Classes for Workforce Development | Q 0 | MINECO | Pending call (registration ~30 minutes) | Online |
| MINECO LANAMET Equipment Calibration Guatemala 2026: Fees and Process | Variable per equipment (Government Agreement 173-2021) | MINECO | 10 business days | Online |
| MINECO OGA Laboratory Accreditation Guatemala 2026: For Testing & Calibration Labs ($100) | $ 100 | MINECO | 10 business days (full evaluation can take months) | Online |
| MINGOB Novedad Constancy 2026: For Evangelical Churches, Foundations, Associations (Free) | Q 0 | MINGOB | 8 business days | Online |
| MSPAS Health Establishment License Guatemala 2026: For Private Clinics & Hospitals (Q5,400) | Q 90 to Q 5,400 (varies by category) | MSPAS | 10 to 15 business days | Online |
| Natural Products Sanitary License MSPAS Guatemala 2026: Opening Process | Free (Q0) | MSPAS | 30 business days | Online |
| Pharmacy Sanitary License MSPAS Guatemala 2026: Opening, Renewal, Transfer Process | Free (Q0) | MSPAS | 30 business days | Online |
| PNC Digital Police Station 2026: What the Comisaría Digital Portal Actually Offers | Portal access: free | PNC | Depends on the service | Online |
| Polling Station Fiscal TSE Guatemala 2027: Voting Tables and Party Poll Watchers | Unpaid post (LEPP, Art. 184) | TSE | Voting tables formed no later than 15 days before the election (LEPP, Art. 181); voting 7:00 to 18:00 (Art. 236) | |
| Private Security Company Licence in Guatemala 2026: DIGESSP, Decreto 52-2010 and the Real Fees | Q71,053.20 licence (2026) + Q592.11 per agent | PNC | Up to 3 months + 30 days (legal deadlines) | |
| Sanitary Registration Certificate Replacement MSPAS Guatemala 2026 (Q25) | Q25 | MSPAS | 5 business days | Online |
| Temporary Foreign Driver Permit Guatemala 2026: Q50 a Month — For Residency Applicants | Q50 per month of permit (Acuerdo Gubernativo 166-2018) | MINGOB | 10 days (tramites.gob.gt) | |
| Victim Support Services PNC Guatemala 2026: MP, IDPP, NGO Coordination | Free | PNC | Immediate + ongoing support | Online |
| Voter Registration TSE Guatemala 2026: How to Register to Vote (Free, with Your DPI) | Free (LEPP, Art. 8) | TSE | Suspended three months before the election (LEPP Regulation, Art. 6) | |
| AMSCLAE Environmental Complaint Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps (Lake Atitlan) | Free (Q0) | AMSCLAE | 10 business days | Online |
| Authorization to Add, Modify or Change Private Security Uniform & Insignia Guatemala 2026: Q3,947.40, Requirements & Steps | Q3,947.40 (1 minimum wage) | MINGOB | 1 business day | Online |
| Bullfight License Authorization Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | GOBERN | 8 days | |
| Cargo Transport Registration Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (form + DGTT fee + fiscal stamps) | MICIVI | 30 to 60 business days | |
| Cemetery Title Issuance & Replacement Guatemala 2026: Q150, Requirements & Steps | Q150 | MSPAS | 20 days | |
| Change of Name or Owner of Transport Company (Individual) Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (form + fiscal stamps + DGTT fee) | MICIVI | 15 to 30 business days | |
| Change of Operation Registry MEM Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MEM | 1 business day | Online |
| Cockfighting Event License Authorization Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | Departmental Governorship | 8 business days | Online |
| Complaint Book Authorization, Replacement & Update Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Q50 authorization / Q100 replacement (DIACO fee) | MINECO | 15 minutes (immediate authorization) | Online |
| Controlled Final Disposal License Replacement Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Q500-Q2,500 (varies by category) | MARN | 30-60 business days | Online |
| Cultural Property Use-Change Authorization Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MCD | 23 days 6 hours | |
| Driver Registry Name Change Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (fiscal stamps apply) | MINGOB | 5 to 15 business days | |
| Drivers License Late Fee Waiver (Living Abroad) Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Free (subject to approval) | MINGOB | 10 to 30 business days | |
| Drivers License Reactivation Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (depends on cause) | MINGOB | 1 to 10 business days | |
| Emergency Petroleum Import or Export Authorization Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps (MEM) | Free (Q0) | MEM | 1 business day | Online |
| Extension & Update of CONAP Registry for Timber Flora Trading Companies Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | CONAP | 30 business days | |
| Forest Regent Category Change Guatemala 2026: Q150, Requirements & Steps | Q150 (Banrural deposit) | CONAP | Variable (subject to CONAP review) | |
| Fuel Transport Certification Authorization Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (Q6,000-Q30,000+ typical initial) | MEM | 30-75 business days | |
| Habitability Certificate for Health Establishments Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable per MSPAS fee schedule | MSPAS | 30-60 business days | |
| Health Certificate for Export Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable per MSPAS fee schedule | MSPAS | 5-15 business days | |
| Hunting License & Game Tag Replacement Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Q50 (service 670; sport tag booklet +Q100 if applicable) | CONAP | 10 business days | |
| Hunting License Renewal Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Q50 (national) / Q100 (foreigner) | CONAP | 10 business days | |
| Intercity Passenger Transport License Renewal Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (form + DGTT fee + fiscal stamps) | MICIVI | 20 to 45 business days | |
| LPG Cylinder Transport Certification Authorization Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (Q5,000-Q25,000+ typical initial) | MEM | 30-75 business days | |
| MCD Movable Cultural Assets Certificate Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MCD | 4 days 6 hours | |
| MEM Authorization to Certify LPG Transport Units Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MEM | 53 business days | Online |
| MICIVI Vehicle Change in Transport Company (DGTT) Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements, Steps | Variable (form + DGTT fee + tax stamps) | MICIVI | 15 to 30 business days | |
| Movable Goods Certificate for Export and Import MCD Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MCD | 175 days | Online |
| Operating License Reissue (Companies & Individuals) Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | See the issuing office's tariff (DIGESSP 2026 table: no separate replacement line) | MINGOB | 10 to 30 business days | |
| Petroleum and Natural Gas Transport License Renewal Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (Q8,000-Q35,000+ typical) | MEM | 30-60 business days | |
| Petroleum, Petroleum Products & Natural Gas Export License MEM Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MEM | 1 day | |
| Petroleum, Petroleum Products and Natural Gas Transport License Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (depends on transport type and capacity) | MEM | 30-90 business days | |
| Pharmacy Sanitary License Replacement MSPAS Guatemala 2026: Q25, Requirements & Steps | Q25 | MSPAS | 21 business days (notification) | Online |
| Public Collection Authorization Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | Departmental Government | 5 days | |
| Raffle and Drawing Authorization Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps (Departmental Government) | Free (Q0) | Departmental Government | 5 business days | |
| Register as Occupational Health & Safety Training Provider Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 3 business days | Online |
| Replacement of Teacher File in MINEDUC Eligibility Bank Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MINEDUC | 10 to 20 business days from complete file | |
| Research License Transport Permit CONAP Guatemala 2026: Free (Q0), Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | CONAP | 1 to 5 business days | Online |
| Sanitary License for Health-Care Establishments Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Q90 to Q5,400 depending on type of establishment | MSPAS | 10 to 15 days (depending on whether an inspection is needed) | |
| Theater Performance Authorization Guatemala 2026: Free, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MCD | 13 days and 3 hours | Online |
| Vehicle Change in Transport Company (DGTT) Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Variable (form + DGTT fee + fiscal stamps) | MICIVI | 15 to 30 business days | |
| Wildlife Flora & Fauna Technical Manager Certificate (CONAP) Guatemala 2026: Q250, Requirements & Steps | Q250 | CONAP | 5 days | Online |
| Workplace Health & Safety Committee Registration Guatemala 2026: Cost, Requirements & Steps | Free (Q0) | MINTRAB | 15-30 business days | Online |
| IGSS Guatemala 2026: Social Security, 4.83% Contribution & Benefits Guide | Free (4.83% worker / 12.67% employer) | IGSS | 20 days from hiring | Online |
| Sociedad de Emprendimiento (S.E.) Guatemala 2026: Decreto 20-2018 Rules, Online Formation, Q5M Cap | Q480 in fixed Registro Mercantil fees + books (Q0.20 per page) + name certificate; Q8.50 per thousand if capital is Q500,000 or more | Registro Mercantil | Not set in Decreto 20-2018 | Online |
| Boleto de Ornato Guatemala 2026: Rates, Payment & Where to Pay | Q4-Q150 (by income) | MUNI | Same day | Online |
| CUI / NIT Lookup Guatemala 2026: Direct Access + Verify Your Tax ID | Free (Q0) | SAT | Instant (online) | Online |
| Guatemala Driver's License Types: A, B, C, M Compared (2026) | Q100-Q390 (license by validity) + Q700 CECOVE evaluation for a first license or a change of type | Maycom | Not published | |
| RTU SAT Guatemala 2026: Direct Access + How to Register Online | Free (Q0) | SAT | Same day (online + in-person) | Online |
| Afiliacion IGSS: 4.83% Deduccion, Plazo 20 Dias | Free (4.83% monthly deduction) | IGSS | 1-3 business days | Online |
| Age Certification (Fe de Edad) in Guatemala (2026) | Q15 (certification) + Q1,000-Q3,000 (legal fees) | RENAP / Organismo Judicial | 2-6 months (judicial process) | |
| Alcohol Sales License in Guatemala (2026) | Set by each municipality (Chiquimula: Q500-Q5,000/year by m2) | Municipalidad | 2-4 weeks | |
| Annual Income Tax (ISR) Declaration in Guatemala (2026) | Free (declaration) / 25% on net profit | SAT | 30-60 minutes (with prepared financials) | Online |
| Annual Vehicle Circulation Card (Tarjeta de Circulacion) in Guatemala (2026) | ISCV from Q75 (motorcycles) and Q110 (cars) per the SAT 2026 table, no cap; card replacement Q60 | SAT | 15-30 minutes online | Online |
| Apostille Guatemala 2026: Direct Access MINEX + Q85 Online Process | Q85 (~$11 USD) | MINEX | 1-5 business days | Online |
| Baja de Vehiculo SAT Guatemala: Free, Form SAT-452 | Free (Q0); optional certificacion de alza Q30 | SAT | SAT does not publish a processing time | |
| Birth Certificate in Guatemala (2026) | Q15 (~$2 USD) | RENAP | In person: at the RENAP office / Online: sent to your email | Online |
| Birth Record Correction in Guatemala (2026) | Q1,000-Q3,000 (notary fees) | RENAP / PGN | 1-3 months (notarial) / 3-6 months (judicial) | |
| Cadastral Registration (Registro Catastral) in Guatemala (2026) | No fee listed for registration or transfer (Muni Guatemala); Q40 per cadastral certificate | Municipalidad | Not published | |
| Cambio de Uso de Suelo Guatemala: Land Use Check and Change (2026) | Varies by municipality; we found no published fee in the sources read (8 Oct 2026) | Municipalidad | Guatemala City: no published deadline found (8 Oct 2026); ask your municipality | |
| Cancelar Empresa Guatemala: Q100, Paso a Paso | Q100 ($13 USD) | Registro Mercantil / SAT | 2-4 weeks | |
| Carnet IRTRA Gratis: Xocomil y Xetulul (2026) | Free | IRTRA / IGSS | 1-2 weeks | |
| Certificacion de Finca Guatemala: Q50 Online | Q50 (1-10 hojas) + Q5/hoja adicional | Registro General de la Propiedad | 1-3 business days | Online |
| Child Support (Pension Alimenticia) in Guatemala (2026) | Free (USAC) / Q2,000-Q5,000 (private lawyer) | Organismo Judicial | 1-6 months | |
| Civil Marriage Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Before a notary: Q320.00-Q7,020.00 adding only the published arancel rows and the two Q10 stamps. Before the mayor: no published municipal tariff. Marriage certificate at RENAP: Q25.00 | RENAP / Municipalidad | RENAP publishes no inscription turnaround; the officiant has 15 working days to send the certified copy (Civil Code, Art. 102) | |
| Colegiatura Profesional Guatemala: Desde Q600 | Variable by college (Q600+) | Colegios Profesionales | 1-2 weeks | |
| Commercial Agent Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Q100 ($13 USD) | Registro Mercantil | 1-2 weeks | |
| Construction Permit (Licencia de Construccion) in Guatemala (2026) | Municipio de Guatemala, housing: 2% to 4.5% of a reference cost per m² (Acuerdo COM-012-04) | Municipalidad | Processing time not published by the Municipalidad | |
| Consular Registration for Guatemalans Abroad (2026) | Free | MINEX / Consulado | Immediate | |
| Criminal Background Check in Guatemala (2026) | Q30 (last published fee, January 2026) | Organismo Judicial | Less than 24 hours (online) | Online |
| Death Certificate in Guatemala (2026) | Free (first inscription) / Q25 (certificates) | RENAP | Immediate (inscription) / Same day (certificate) | |
| Desmembracion de Terreno Guatemala: 2-4 Semanas | Variable by municipality | Municipalidad | 2-4 weeks | |
| DIACO Complaint in Guatemala: Free, Call 1544 | Free | DIACO / MINECO | Days to weeks | Online |
| Divorce Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Free RENAP inscription within 30 days of the ruling, Q25 after / Q3,000-Q10,000 (legal fees) | RENAP / Organismo Judicial | Not published; the Code sets the conciliation hearing within 8 days and the ruling within 8 days of meeting the requirements (mutual consent) | |
| Environmental License (MARN) in Guatemala (2026) | Q50-Q7,000/year (by category) | MARN | 1-6 months | Online |
| Equiparación de Estudios: Foreign Study Recognition in Guatemala (2026) | Q0 | MINEDUC / DIGEACE | DIDEDUC: 3 business days to verify, 5 to assign grade | Online |
| FEL Electronic Invoicing Guatemala: Free Setup (2026) | Free | SAT | 30 minutes to 1 hour | Online |
| File a Labor Complaint in Guatemala: Free & Steps (2026) | Free | Ministerio de Trabajo | Variable (days to months) | Online |
| Fire Department Approval (Dictamen de Bomberos) in Guatemala (2026) | Q100-Q500 | Bomberos / Municipalidad | 1-2 weeks | |
| First Type C Driver's License in Guatemala: Q1,020 + Eye Exam, Step by Step | Q700 CECOVE evaluation + Q100 (1 year) to Q320 (4 years) at Maycom + eye exam (price not published) | Maycom | CECOVE evaluation 1.5-2 hours; Maycom processing time not published | |
| Food Sanitary License in Guatemala (2026) | Variable (depends on establishment type) | MSPAS | 2-4 weeks | |
| Foreign Document Legalization in Guatemala (2026) | Q85 (~$11 USD) | MINEX | 3-10 business days | Online |
| General Power of Attorney in Guatemala (2026) | Notary fee negotiable (statutory default Q200-Q5,000, Notarial Code Art. 109.1) + Q130 registration | Notario / Consulado | Not published | |
| Guatemala Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Direct Access IGM + How to Apply | $25 application + $200 (1yr), $300 (2yr) or $500 (3-5yr) | IGM | 2-4 months | |
| Guatemala Investor Visa: $100K Minimum, How to Apply (2026) | US$100,000 investment + US$25 filing + US$200-500 status fee | IGM | Not published by IGM (residency page read 26 Sep 2026) | |
| Guatemala ISO Tax: 1% Solidarity Tax Guide (2026) | Free (declaration) / 1% quarterly | SAT | 15-30 minutes | Online |
| Guatemala License for Minors (16-17): Cost & Steps (2026) | Q100 (1 year) + Q700 CECOVE evaluation + eye exam, RENAP certificate (Q15) and letter authentication | Maycom | 1.5-2 hour CECOVE evaluation + 1 day at Maycom | |
| Guatemala Quarterly ISR Tax: 5-7% Rates & How to File (2026) | Free (declaration) / 5-7% (tax) | SAT | 15-30 minutes | Online |
| Guatemala Retiree Residency (Rentista Visa) Guide (2026) | $25 application + $400 one-time permanent-residency fee | IGM | Not published by IGM (residency page read 26 Sep 2026) | |
| Guatemalan Citizenship Routes 2026: Who Qualifies for Naturalization (5, 2 or 10 Years) | Free (publication fees only) | Gobernacion / MINEX | 6-12 months | |
| Guatemalan Matrícula Consular (TICG Consular ID Card) 2026: US$25, Valid 5 Years, and the One Document You Need | US$25 including handling and shipping (MINEX Comunicado 504-2015) | MINEX / Consulado | Issuance reported suspended since January 2026 (Prensa Libre); ask your consulate | |
| Habilitacion de Libros SAT: Q0.50/Hoja Online | Q0.50/page (fiscal stamps) | SAT | 15-30 minutes (online) | Online |
| How to Check Your IGSS Contributions (2026): Portal del Afiliado, What It Doesn't Show, and Missing Months | Free | IGSS | Online, with a Portal del Afiliado account | Online |
| How to File a Criminal Complaint in Guatemala (2026) | Free | Ministerio Publico | Variable (weeks to months) | Online |
| IGSS Employer Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Free (registration) / 12.67% payroll (ongoing) | IGSS | 1-2 weeks | Online |
| IGSS Maternity Benefits in Guatemala (2026) | Free | IGSS | 1-2 weeks for approval | |
| IGSS Retirement Pension in Guatemala (2026) | Free | IGSS | Decision time not published by IGSS | |
| IGSS Sick Leave (Suspensión) in Guatemala 2026: Who Qualifies, How Much It Pays, Private Doctors and Your Job | No fee published by IGSS for the affiliate | IGSS | Subsidy runs from day 4 of the leave (illness) or day 2 (accident) | |
| Inscripcion de Naturalizado RENAP: Gratis | Free | RENAP | 1-2 weeks (RENAP registration) | |
| IUSI Guatemala 2026: How to Pay Your Property Tax (Muniguate Online, Banks & From the US) | 2-9 per millar of assessed value until Nov 26, 2026; then 0 for homes, 3-9 per millar for other uses (Decreto 18-2026) | Municipalidad | 15-30 minutes | Online |
| IVA Tax Credit Refund in Guatemala: Who Qualifies, the Three Regimes and Their Legal Deadlines (2026) | Articles 23 to 25 set no fee; the special-regime form is sold at its printing cost (art. 25) | SAT | General procedure: SAT resolves within 30 business days (quarterly) or 60 (semiannual); optional regime: 10 business days (IVA law, arts. 23 A and 24) | |
| Late Birth Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Q25 (late registration fine) | RENAP | 1-4 weeks | |
| Lot Subdivision (Desmembracion) in Guatemala (2026) | Registry: Q160 base + Q50 per new finca + Q50 per annotation on the parent finca; plus municipal and professional fees | Registro General de la Propiedad | Registration time not published by the Registro | |
| Marriage Certificate in Guatemala (2026) | Q25 (~$3 USD) | RENAP | Immediate (in person) / 1-3 days (online) | Online |
| Minor Travel Authorization in Guatemala (2026) | No published consular fee / notary fee varies | IGM | | |
| Modificacion de Escritura: Q100+ en Registro | Q100+ ($13 USD) + notary fees | Registro Mercantil | 1-3 weeks | |
| Monthly VAT (IVA) Declaration in Guatemala (2026) | Free (declaration) / 12% or 5% (tax) | SAT | 15-30 minutes | Online |
| Mortgage Cancellation in Guatemala (2026) | From Q160 (arancel AG 325-2005) | Registro General de la Propiedad | Registry legal deadline: 8 days (Civil Code art. 1127) | |
| Mortgage Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Registry: Q160 + Q1.50 per Q1,000 above Q10,000 (Q250 flat for a mortgage securing an unpaid balance) + notary fees | Registro General de la Propiedad | Not published by the RGP | |
| Motorcycle License (Type M) in Guatemala (2026) | Q100 (1 yr) to Q320 (4 yrs) on a first license, up to Q390 (5 yrs) on renewal; plus Q700 CECOVE evaluation and the eye exam | Maycom | 1-2 days | |
| Pase Especial de Viaje IGM Guatemala (2026) | Per IGM fee schedule | IGM | 1-2 weeks | |
| Patent Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Q1,000-Q2,500 ($130-$320 USD) | RPI / MINECO | 12-24 months | |
| Pension por Invalidez IGSS: Requisitos y Proceso | Free | IGSS | 1-3 months | |
| Pension por Sobrevivencia IGSS: Requisitos 2026 | Free | IGSS | 1-3 months | |
| Police Background Check in Guatemala (2026) | Q30 (MINGOB; La Hora, Jan 2026) | PNC | Same day (online) to 1 day (in person) | Online |
| Property Registration in Guatemala (2026) | Q160 base + Q1.50/thousand registry + notary fees | Registro General de la Propiedad | 8-day legal term (Civil Code Art. 1127) | |
| Register a Birth Abroad as Guatemalan (2026) | Free if registered on time; late registration Q25 (US$25 abroad) | RENAP / MINEX / Consulado | Not published by RENAP or MINEX (checked 30 September 2026) | |
| Register a New Vehicle in Guatemala: Q75, 5 Min Online (2026) | Q75 (plates) + circulation tax | SAT | 5 minutes online | Online |
| Register a Trademark in Guatemala: Q600-Q1,500 (2026) | Q600-Q1,500 total (~$80-$190 USD) | RPI / MINECO | 4-6 months | Online |
| Register an LLC (SRL) in Guatemala: Q430, 2-3 Weeks (2026) | ~Q430 ($55 USD) + notary fees | Registro Mercantil | 2-3 weeks | |
| Registro Sanitario for Food Products in Guatemala (2026) | Variable (Q500-Q5,000+ depending on product) | MSPAS | 1-3 months | |
| Renew Guatemala Driver's License 2026: Direct Access MAYCOM + Q100-Q390 | Q100-Q390 + late fines if expired | Maycom | 30 minutes - 1 hour | |
| Reposicion de Licencia Guatemala: Q100, 1 Hora | Q100 | Maycom | 30 minutes - 1 hour | |
| Severance Calculation (Liquidacion) in Guatemala (2026) | No lawyer needed before the labor inspectorate (Labor Code Art. 278) | Ministerio de Trabajo | 1-2 weeks | |
| Small Taxpayer (Pequeno Contribuyente) in Guatemala 2026: New Q500,285 Ceiling | Free | SAT | 10-15 minutes (online) | Online |
| Special Power of Attorney in Guatemala (2026) | Notary fee negotiable (statutory default Q200-Q5,000, Notarial Code Art. 109.1); consulate fees vary | Notario / Consulado | Not published | |
| Tarjeta de Pulmones Guatemala 2026: Where to Get It, Same Day | Q30 at the Liga (Prensa Libre, January 2024). MSPAS publishes no fee for the Dispensario. | Liga Nacional Contra la Tuberculosis / MSPAS | Same day | |
| Tarjeta de Salud Guatemala: Cost, Renewal and Requirements (2026) | No fee set by MSPAS (official catalogue lists Q0; lab tests billed separately) | MSPAS | 3 days (official catalogue response time) | |
| Tax Clearance Certificate (Solvencia Fiscal) in Guatemala (2026) | Q30 (~$4 USD) | SAT | 3 business days from the day after payment (SAT) | Online |
| Tourism Business Registration (INGUAT) in Guatemala (2026) | Free | INGUAT | | Online |
| Type A Professional Driver's License in Guatemala (2026) | Q100 transfer + Q700 CECOVE evaluation + eye exam | Maycom | 1-2 days | |
| Type B License Guatemala 2026: Taxi & Shuttle Driver Requirements (MAYCOM) | Q100 transfer + Q700 CECOVE evaluation + eye exam | Maycom | 1-2 days | |
| Union de Hecho Guatemala: Requisitos y Costos | Free (RENAP inscription) / Q500-Q2,000 (notary fees) | RENAP | 1-2 weeks for RENAP inscription | |
| Vehicle Import Guatemala 2026: Direct Access SAT Aduanas + Cost Calculator | 0% DAI + 20% IPRIMA + 12% IVA + shipping and broker (quoted individually) | SAT / Aduana | | |
| Vehicle Inspection (RTV) in Guatemala: What the Law Actually Requires | No official fee published | DVAT / Municipalidad | Not published | |
| Work Permit for Foreigners in Guatemala (2026) | Q3,000+ ($385 USD) | Ministerio de Trabajo | 2-4 weeks | Online |
| Guatemala Driver's License 2026: Direct Access MAYCOM + How to Apply | Q150-Q1,070 depending on path (see fee table) | Maycom | Same-day at Maycom (first-time: after a 1.5-2 hour CECOVE evaluation) | |
| Guatemala Driving License 2026: Cost Q850, Types and Requirements | Q150-Q1,070 depending on service (see table) | Maycom | Same day at Maycom (first license: a 1.5-2 hour CECOVE evaluation beforehand) | |
| Guatemala Residency 2026: Direct Access IGM + Visa & Pathways | US$25 filing + US$50-US$700 by category | IGM | 2-6 months | |
| Guatemalan Passport 2026: $50 or $85 (Apply in 8 Steps) | $50 USD (5yr) / $85 USD (10yr) | IGM | Same day (IGM, in Guatemala) | Online |
| How to Get or Renew Your DPI in Guatemala (2026) | Q100 (~$13 USD) | RENAP | 30 business days | Online |
| How to Register a Business in Guatemala (2026) | ~Q200 (sole) / ~Q365+ (S.A.) | Registro Mercantil | 1-3 weeks | Online |
| NIT Guatemala 2026: Direct Access SAT + How to Get Your Tax ID | Free (Q0) | SAT | Same day (in-person) | Online |
| Vehicle Registration & Transfer in Guatemala (2026) | Q120 processing fee (SAT-8611) + transfer IVA (SAT-2311): a fixed tariff by model year, or 12% only on the current, next and previous model year | SAT | Must complete within 30 business days | Online |