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 PC	Corporate Details
General
Type of Entity	PC
Registered Office in Guatemala	Yes
Share capital or equivalent
Standard currency	GTQ
Permitted currencies	Any
Minimum paid-up	GTQ 2,000
Directors
Minimum number	One
Corporate directorship allowed	Yes
Shareholders
Minimum number	Two
Corporate shareholder allowed	Yes
Accounts
Requirements to prepare	Yes
Audit requirements	No
Requirements to file accounts	No

 
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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