Guatemala Public Corporation

Guatemala Public Corporation

The Guatemala PC requires only two shareholders, who must invest at least US$260 (GTQ 2,000) in the company’s paid-up capital and one director. While shareholders and directors can be foreigners, the company will also have to appoint a resident legal representative if no director is ordinarily resident in Guatemala.

Guatemala Public Corporation Key Feature

1. A minimum of 2 directors
2. A minimum paid up capital of US$260 (GTQ 2,000)
3. A Minimum of 1 Director
4. Directors and shareholders can be foreign
5. A resident Legal Representative is required

Guatemala Public Corporation Legal Requirements

Guatemala Public Corporation Tax Treatment

Territorial tax system do not tax international company profits and dividends

Duration for Set up

Around 5 weeks 

Guatemala Public Corporation Distinctive Benefits

• Territorial tax system do not tax international company profits and dividends, that means that all incomes generated outside Guatemala are not taxed at all
• Advantages are competitive incorporation fees and fast registration service
• Owner’s names are not available in public registry
• Nominee services can be used for director
• Guatemala companies can have bearer shares which can be kept anywhere
• Guatemala companies need not report transfer of shares
• Guatemala does not have tax information exchange agreements

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