Guatemala Branch Office Registration

In order to register a branch in Guatemala, foreign corporations are required to guarantee the operations of the future branch by issuing a bond of US$50,000 as guarantee. The branch must also i) have a registered office in Guatemala and ii) appoint an agent who should be an attorney and must have power of attorney of the branch on behalf of the company.

Guatemala BO	Corporate Details
General
Type of Entity	BO
Registered Office in Guatemala	Yes
Share capital or equivalent
Standard currency	GTQ
Permitted currencies	Any
Minimum Deposit	US$50,000
Directors
Minimum number	NA
Corporate directorship allowed	NA
Shareholders
Minimum number	NA
Corporate shareholder allowed	NA
Accounts
Requirements to prepare	Yes
Audit requirements	No
Requirements to file accounts	No

The Guatemala Branch Office Tax Treatment
Corporate Tax of 25%
Duration for Set up
Around 6 weeks
The Guatemala Branch Office Distinctive Benefits

1. A branch may defer its legal liability to its parent company; or, it might share the liability with its parent.
2. Branch start-up costs are considerably reduced when a branch is opened in Guatemala
3. A branch is far easier to wind down than a subsidiary.

The Valsen Advantage

1. End to end comprehensive service
2. Speedy and efficient service
3. Expert advice on structuring options
4. Dedicated ongoing compliance support
5. Extensive network pool of service providers