Your legal, accounting and auditing firm — under one team.
Why Guatemala
Largest economy in Central America, free trade agreements with the U.S. (CAFTA-DR), Mexico and the EU, stable currency, Pacific and Atlantic ports. The opportunity is real — what slows investors down is the paperwork.
We know time-zones matter. You get a direct contact who answers — in English — within one business day, always.
You always know where your file stands. No more wondering if the deed is filed, the NIT issued, or the bank account open.
Quoted up-front, in dollars, before any work begins. No hidden extras, no currency surprises on the final invoice.
What we do
Entity formation (S.A. / branch / LLC equivalents), labor contracts, commercial agreements, real estate deeds, trademark registration, compliance. The paperwork your Guatemalan entity generates every day.
Monthly bookkeeping, SAT tax filings, external audits, transfer-pricing compliance and financial advisory — so you can take decisions on clean numbers and stay compliant without chasing documents last-minute.
Step by step
No jargon, no waiting weeks for a reply. Here is the sequence we walk clients through.
Sociedad Anónima (S.A.): local corporation, 2+ shareholders, limited liability, unlimited revenue — best for most operating businesses. Branch office: registers an existing foreign entity; parent company remains liable — faster for service-based operations. Individual investment with foreign NIT: simpler for single-property purchases or consulting income.
Every entity and individual with economic activity in Guatemala needs a NIT (tax ID) from the SAT. Choose between the general regime (25% on profits) and the simplified regime (5%–7% on gross revenue). The right choice depends on margin structure and can save significant money.
Every Guatemalan entity must have a designated Legal Representative authorized to sign on behalf of the company. For foreign shareholders who will not reside in Guatemala, we offer Legal Representative services through partners at the firm, with strict governance and reporting.
Corporate bank accounts require in-person presence of the Legal Representative, full KYC documentation and reference letters from foreign banks. We prepare the complete KYC package and coordinate introductions with compliance officers at leading local banks.
Real estate for foreigners
Yes — with one constitutional restriction: foreigners cannot own land within 15 kilometers of the country's terrestrial borders or Pacific/Atlantic coastlines. Everywhere else, foreign ownership is fully protected.
You can buy in your own name (with a foreign NIT) or through a Guatemalan corporation that you own 100%. We handle the complete transaction: registry due diligence, tax calculation (VAT 12% on new builds or Stamp Tax 3% on resales), deed drafting, and registration with the Public Registry.
Labor law snapshot
Our firm handles labor compliance for international clients operating in Guatemala — from contract templates to payroll governance and termination protocols.
"We had tried two other firms before. Neither one answered us. With Asesoria Global, we had a clear plan and fixed fee within 24 hours. Today they handle our Guatemalan entity end-to-end — legal, tax and payroll."
Why foreign investors choose us
Legal, accounting and finance under one roof. One point of contact, one invoice, everything coordinated.
Walking distance from embassies, banks and the central business district. Easy for in-person signings and bank meetings.
Partners and senior associates fluent in English. Documents delivered in bilingual format when needed.
We have seen the edge cases — from SAT audits to bank compliance reviews — and know where the real risks live.
Our standard is to reply the same business day. For urgent items, within hours — including across time zones.
Before work begins you know exactly what you'll pay. Zero surprises on the final invoice.
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