José Palma

José Palma

José Palma is a Guatemalan Corporate Lawyer, Entrepreneur, and Investor with over 12 years of experience structuring and developing businesses in Guatemala. He is a co-founder of Conservis Lawyers, a firm focused on corporate legal advice, company formation, contracts, and asset protection for businesses. Its approach combines legal structure, business vision, and sustainable growth, integrating key areas such as Business financial consulting, Accounting services in Guatemala y Digital strategies for customer generation.Learn more about his business vision at josepalmaoficial.com.
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A patrimonial company in Guatemala is a legal entity established to hold and manage assets, typically for family wealth preservation and transfer. It's often used for estate planning, asset protection, and to centralize the administration of various holdings such as real estate, investments, and business interests.

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In Guatemala, from a legal standpoint, there is no corporate entity formally known as a “patrimonial society.” The Commercial Code neither recognizes nor regulates a specific type of company created exclusively for the administration of family assets or...

When resigning voluntarily in Guatemala, severance pay (indemnización/liquidación) is calculated based on the number of years worked. Here's a general breakdown: * **For the first year of employment:** You are entitled to one month's salary. * **For subsequent years worked:** You are entitled to 15 days' salary for each year of service. **Important Considerations:** * **Definition of Salary:** "Salary" typically refers to your gross monthly income, including any regular bonuses or commissions that are part of your compensation. * **Pro-rated for partial years:** If you have worked for a partial year after completing the first full year, you will receive a pro-rated amount for that partial year. * **Legal Rights:** This is a general guideline. It's always advisable to consult with a labor lawyer in Guatemala or review your employment contract and the Guatemalan Labor Code (Código de Trabajo) for precise details applicable to your specific situation, as there can be nuances and specific legal interpretations. * **Advance Notice:** While not directly part of severance pay calculation, Guatemalan labor law often requires advance notice of resignation. Failure to provide proper notice could potentially affect other aspects of your final settlement.

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What is severance pay? In Guatemala, the term “liquidación” is commonly used to refer to the payment a worker receives upon termination of their employment relationship. However, from a legal standpoint, this concept is often confused with...

How to register for RGAE

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Introduction For any individual or legal entity, national or foreign, wishing to become a supplier or contractor for the Guatemalan State, registration in the General Registry of State Acquisitions (RGAE) is a mandatory step. This process allows participation in…

The compensation is calculated in Guatemala based on several factors: * **Length of Service:** The longer an employee has worked for the company, the higher the compensation. * **Salary:** The employee's salary at the time of termination is a key factor. * **Cause of Termination:** The reason for dismissal can influence the amount. * **Legal Regulations:** Guatemalan labor law specifies the minimum and maximum amounts for compensation in different scenarios. Generally, it can include: * **Indemnizacion por tiempo de servicio (Severance pay for length of service):** This is a mandatory payment for employees who are unfairly dismissed. * **Salarios adeudados (Unpaid wages):** Any wages owed up to the date of termination. * **Vacaciones no gozadas (Untaken vacation days):** Payment for any accrued but unused vacation days. * **Aguinaldo proporcional (Proportional Christmas bonus):** Payment for the portion of the Christmas bonus earned for the current year. * **Bonificación anual (Annual bonus):** If applicable and not already paid. * **Otras prestaciones (Other benefits):** Any other benefits stipulated in the contract or by law. There are specific formulas and legal provisions in the Guatemalan Labor Code (Código de Trabajo) that detail how these calculations are made. It's often recommended to consult with a labor lawyer in Guatemala for precise calculations as it can be complex.

1. Introduction Indemnification in Guatemala is an obligation that arises when the employment relationship of a worker with an indefinite contract is terminated without just cause. It is regulated by current labor legislation and is intended to…