Guatemala
Once a central part of the Mayan civilization, modern Guatemala got its independence from Spain in 1821. It is a Central American country bordered by Mexico to its north and El Salvador to its south. Guatemala is the most populated nation in Central America with agriculture accounting for 13.5% of the GDP. The country primarily exports products like sugar, vegetables, coffee, and bananas. Unfortunately, over half their national population lives below the poverty line and about 23% live in extreme poverty.
With a population of 15.4 million, Guatemala has several ethnic groups including Mestizo and European (60%), Maya (39.3%), and non-Mestizo and Non-Maya. Spanish is the main language followed by Mayan languages. Religion in Guatemala includes Roman Catholic, Indigenous Mayan beliefs and Protestant Christianity. Guatemala is also known for its rich biodiversity and ecosystems, including several species that are endemic to the region. Resulting from political instability, lack of economic opportunities, and natural disasters, Guatemalans have a history of both legal and illegal immigration to neighboring countries.
2021 | |
April 1 | Maundy Thursday |
April 2 | Good Friday |
April 3 | Easter Saturday |
May 1 | Labor Day |
June 28 | Army Day Holiday |
September 15 | Independence Day |
October 12 | Dia de la raza |
October 20 | Revolution of 1944 |
November 1 | All Saints’ Day |
December 24 | Christmas Eve |
December 25 | Christmas Day |
December 26 | Boxing Day |
December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
- y Cía. S. C. (Sociedad Colectiva)
- y Cía. S. en C. (Sociedad en Comandita Simple)
- Cía. Ltda. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada)
- S. A. (Sociedad Anónima)
- Cía. S. C. A (Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones)
- Corporate Tax: 25%
- Income Tax (Lowest Marginal Rate): 5%
- Income Tax (Highest Marginal Rate): 7%
- VAT/GST/Sales Tax: 12%
- Agromercantil
- Azteca Bank
- Bank of Antigua
- BAC Bank
- Citi Bank
- Credito Hipotecario Bank
- De Credito Bank
- Bantrab Bank
- G&T Continental Bank
- Industrial bank
- Inmobiliario Bank
- Internacional Bank
- Ficohsa Bank
- Reformador Bank
- Vivibanco Bank
Aadmi can support you with your expansion to Guatemala. Our team of experts in country manage every aspect of your expansion from incorporation, accounting, legal, and even administrative concerns. Matched with Global People Strategist’s powerful labor compliance software, your company is in good hands.
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