About armandatitlan

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola, Guatemala

Citizen Of:

France

HR/Relo
Professional:

Provider of Expat-Related Services & Products

Some Forum Posts:

Guatemala: S.A. Corporation:

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

Guatemala: moving to Guatemala:

http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/justicia/Crece-riesgo-robos-asaltos_0_1258074189.html Hope you can read this link it is from 2014

Guatemala: Airport to Pana:

Direct shuttle are a rare currency.. but I would check with Uber service as they happen to be very competitive

Guatemala: Rentals sitting long?:

What happen is some of the houses have a big turn around so people leave them on the market.. plus now the impact of Airbnb limit the pool of houses available for long term. if you stay long term I would recommend you get a lawyer to make you a rental contract and undestand what you are signing..

Guatemala: Internet Help:

it all depends where you live.. if you can have a hard line phone you can get Claro kind of DSL... if not some areas have WIFI system like where I live.. we do skype videos most of the times works fine

Guatemala: More information about expats in Guatemala:

The best way is to take a private van.. It takes between 2 1/2 h to 3 h depending the times leaving Guatemala City.. Try to leave before 1500 to bit traffic. If not rent a car if you buy a local sim card and load internet than you can use Waze... and if you feel lucky it takes 20 minutes with a chopper... I do the road every week and it is not that bad at all...

Guatemala: Shuttle Van To Panajachel:

I use and recommend Jairo Maca at macamurcia@yahoo.com

Guatemala: Pacific side around Port of SanJose:

The area is named under the term La Costa.. Now the area specifically you talk about is called Puerto San Jose then further toward El Salvador. Monterico... You are right it is mostly vacation properties from Guatemala city owners.. you have also some very private high end development that you can get in only being co-opted by current owners. You can find very different pricing and still find locals prices.. I know of a couple of lots in Monterrico that in the $ 75,000. or an hotel for $ 250,000. Also I don't know if you know that the land ownership is mostly under the government contract with OCRET.. sometimes in development you can find clear title. Also it is un area with some securities issues... there is a lot of drug traffic... There is not really an expat community.. people rather stay in Antigua or Guatemala and come down for the week end.. it is week end gate away destination, then an expat destination like Atitlan, Xela, Antigua.. for example... Hope it helps you in your research..

Guatemala: OCRET Form:

OCRET doesn't have a download form you have to go to their office and buy one.. Q 5 the form.. sometimes they give it for free some times they sell it.. depends the day and the person.. you will need a lot of other papers like plans of the property, location, legal copy of your ID legalized, copy of your escritura, payment of VAT when you bought it... for example

Guatemala: Resident or business visa:

Great ideas... I would say contact a lawyer specialized in business so he can guide you toward the best set up..

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