DonStephen
3/30/2017 19:17 EST
Does anyone know what the cost is for creating an S.A. Corp in Guatemala and the website that outlines requirements?
I've been all over the SAT site (http://portal.sat.gob.gt/sitio/) but just can;'t seem to find it. Thx.
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Paulo69
3/30/2017 23:46 EST
I found this one. I hope it answers your questions.
http://portal.sat.gob.gt/sitio/index.php/leyes/doc_download/4147-persona-juridica-inscripcion-de-sociedades.html
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FrancescaW
3/31/2017 03:59 EST
It is something of a nightmare to be honest and involves several trips to Guate. You really need to find a good accountant and lawyer to help. I believe it took us 3-6 minths!
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DonStephen
3/31/2017 06:01 EST
Yep, that's what I was looking for. Guess I'll just ask about the filing fee at the counter. Thx Paulo.
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Paulo69
3/31/2017 11:42 EST
I am glad it helped. Please let us know how it turns out. I have thought of incorporating too and would like to hear about your experience. Good luck!
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armandatitlan
From: Guatemala
3/31/2017 21:03 EST
Don Stephen
There are several variables to take in consideration in creating a SA..
One is the size of the authorized capital, then the capital approved and the capital paid.
I kind of remember that under $ 40,000 capital authorized there is not tax from the government after that you pay 9%.
Also be sure to fully understand the difference it means and the capital authorized will depend of what you want to do with the company and if you are plan of future expansion.
It is important as well to use a lawyer that does derecho mercantil (business laws) as you can find lawyers that will do it for cheap but then depending your project you find out that the company was not properly set up and then you have to spend more money to fix it..
Also I have made several SA and it never been complicated neither took long times.
You can find also lawyers that have already SA created and you just have to buy them.
Generally they have law amount of capital authorized.
When you compare cost with lawyers quoting SA make sure to have them disclose what are their fees and what are taxes, and registrations cost.. Also you need to have a physical address that can receive mail so if you live in a remote area like me in a village where the mail never come (neither the national ones, neither private courrier) then you have to pay for a business address to be sure you will never miss any letter from the tax people..
Hope it helps you and don't hesitate to PM me if you need anything else..
Armand
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DonStephen
4/1/2017 10:31 EST
Many good tips there Armand, especially the part about maintaining a reliable physical address for official incoming mail. Thx.
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