Choosing a corporate lawyer should not depend solely on a recommendation, the size of the firm, or who submits the lowest quote. The company will entrust the professional with sensitive information, corporate documents, contracts, negotiations, and decisions that can affect its…
Business legal risks rarely begin with a visible conflict. They frequently originate in outdated documents, contracts that no longer reflect operations, individuals signing without clearly verified authority, labor relationships treated as professional services or assets...
A company can grow commercially much faster than its legal structure grows. Sales increase, workers are hired, new suppliers and clients appear, more contracts are signed, and partners begin to make decisions that previously could...
Many companies only turn to a lawyer when they face a problem: a labor lawsuit, a breach of contract, a dispute between partners, or a customer claim. However, waiting for a problem to arise usually involves higher costs, loss…
Many businesses in Guatemala don't fail due to a lack of sales, but rather a lack of structure. They grow, hire staff, sign contracts, open accounts, gain important clients, and begin operating with a higher volume, but they maintain the same informality with which they...
When forming a company in Guatemala, one of the most important decisions is to define how the company will be managed. In the case of a corporation, there are usually two options: appoint a sole administrator or form a...
One of the most costly mistakes a company can make regarding labor matters is not properly documenting its employees' infractions. Many times the employer is in the right. The employee was repeatedly late, failed to follow instructions, was absent without...
In Guatemala, the tax on inheritances, legacies, and donations was in effect for decades under Decree 431 of the Congress of the Republic, a regulation dating back to 1947 that taxed the gratuitous transfer of assets upon death...
Buying property in Guatemala is one of the most important financial decisions a person can make. However, many people make serious mistakes due to a lack of knowledge about fundamental legal aspects of the Guatemalan registry system. In practice, it is common to find…
What is a building permit? A building permit is an administrative authorization issued by the corresponding municipality that legally allows a construction project to be carried out on a specific property. It is not an optional or merely formal procedure.
