Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America with a GDP per capita roughly one-half that of the average for Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Economic data and statistics from Michigan State University

Information resources from the US Embassy in Guatemala

Registering a local corporation is a simple and quick procedure, taking close to 48 hours for provisional registration and a maximum of four months to achieve final registration. Corporations may initiate operations under provisional registration.

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Guatemala.

The various types of legal business structures are described on this site

The Corporate Tax Rate in Guatemala stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Guatemala averaged 29.66 percent from 1997 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 31 percent in 2001 and a record low of 25 percent in 1998. Corporate Tax Rate in Guatemala is reported by the Superintendence of the Tax Administration.

The tax system of Guatemala is a unitary system, whereby income of all kinds, other than capital gains, is lumped together and subject to a single tax. The components of gross income subject to tax are usually business income, interest, dividends, rent, salaries, and services. 

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Guatemala stands at 7 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Guatemala averaged 25 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 31 percent in 2005 and a record low of 7 percent in 2013. Personal Income Tax Rate in Guatemala is reported by the Superintendence of the Tax Administration.

Guatemala taxes its citizens and resident or non-resident individuals on their compensation attributable to services rendered in Guatemala and on other Guatemalan-source income.

The Sales Tax Rate in Guatemala stands at 12 percent.

The Guatemala Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 12.00 percent in 2020

Comprehensive Information on Guatemala Visa Requirements

 Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Guatemala

Travelers can use rental cars, private transfers, shuttles, domestic flights, and public buses to get around Guatemala.

Telecommunications in Guatemala include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

Statistics and analyses on the telecom market in Guatemala

119 tips on getting to and getting around Guatemala from real travelers and locals.

A commentary on the working conditions in Guatemala

A listing of sources of information on the laws in Guatemala from the Libarary of Congress.

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Guatemala. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

A list of the cost of standard items in Guatemala and a guide to the salary necessary to live there

A guide to basic and business etiquette customs

A guide to dress, behavior and communication etiquette in Guatemala

Travel safety and security advice while in Guatemala

See “Safety and Security” on this US Department of State site

A complete guide to the school system in Guatemala

This list contains the most popular international and bilingual schools in Guatemala: nurseryschools, primary and secondary (high) schools

2016 public holidays in Guatemanal

Public holidays and observances for 2016

Demographic information and data from the CIA

The Demographics of Guatemala are diverse, the 16,548,168 million people (June 2016)[1] consist primarily of mestizos, Amerindians, and people of European descent. The population is divided almost evenly between rural and urban areas.

Guatemala has a few surprises in its climate. Because the country is in Central America, most people assume it has a tropical climate; however, despite the tropical location, Guatemala’s mountains alter the weather. While parts of the country have a climate typical of a tropical country, other areas actually see temperatures below freezing. 

Guatemala’s weather is eternally comfortable: neither too hot nor too cold. Its seasons tend to be divided into the dry season and the wet season

Guatemala Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.

Cntact information for Global Markets at the US Embassy in Guatemala for information on trade policy.

A comprehensive list of trade agreements for Guatemala and other central american countries

An explanation of the Central America Free Trade Agreement that includes Guatemala

Find short-term furnished apartments and extended stay hotels with Biz-stay.com’s comprehensive directory.

Compare 76 hotels in Antigua Guatemala using 2396 real guest reviews

A listing of top destinations and experiences in Guatemala

Spanning a mountainous slice of Central America immediately south of Mexico, Guatemala is loaded with incredible natural, historical and cultural appeal.