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Investing in Guatemala: a free legal guide

A six-page guide by Lic. Sergio Alvarez, attorney and notary in Guatemala City, on what the law allows, what it restricts and what to plan before committing capital.

Alvarez Hernández & Asociados, Attorneys and Notaries · Zona 10, Guatemala City · WhatsApp +502 2261-7501 · www.alvarezh.com

Free PDF · 6 pages

What the guide covers

  • National treatment under the Foreign Investment Law (Decree 9-98) and what it means in practice.
  • Real estate limits: the 15-kilometre border strip (Article 123) and state reserves along coasts, lakes and rivers (Article 122).
  • Your Guatemalan company: shareholders, minimum capital, registry fee and a timeline of about 10 days.
  • Signing without travelling: a Guatemalan notary abroad, or a local notary plus apostille.
  • Taxes: the two income tax regimes, VAT, dividend withholding and other rates.
  • Beneficial ownership under Decree 15-2026, and the most common mistakes.

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Is the guide free?

Yes. Choose whether to receive it by WhatsApp or by email, and you can also download it immediately.

Who wrote it?

Lic. Sergio Alvarez, attorney and notary licensed in Guatemala, with more than 13 years of practice in notarial, corporate and registry law.

Is it legal or tax advice?

No. It is general information. Rates and procedures change, so your specific structure should be reviewed before you invest.

Do you work in English?

Yes. We advise international clients in English and Spanish and coordinate with advisers abroad. Legal instruments are executed in Spanish, as Guatemalan law requires.

General information. This guide is not legal or tax advice for a specific case.

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