In Guatemala, there are currently two ways to transfer a vehicle: In person at the SAT. Through a Guatemalan lawyer and notary public duly authorized by the SAT to perform electronic transfers. In the first case, one must take…
In corporations, the supreme body is called the “Assembly” and is constituted by the meeting of the shareholder partners, in accordance with the specific rules established in the Commercial Code and the company's articles of incorporation. It is…
This article is intended for all commercial corporations, whether they are partnerships or sole proprietorships, that are or have been victims of crimes affecting their assets, such as SCAMS, FRAUDS, MATERIAL AND IDEOLOGICAL FALSIFICATION, MONEY LAUNDERING AND…
It's possible that at some point there may be an opportunity to marry a foreign national and celebrate it in Guatemalan territory. Our legislation, specifically the Civil Code, establishes that marriage is a social institution by which a man...
Without a doubt, at some point, we have wondered what needs to be taken into account before purchasing real estate such as a house, an apartment, or a piece of land. It's normal for this concern to arise because...
Due to the diverse economic and business needs within the commercial and industrial sectors, the protection of brands has been steadily increasing over time. This is a result of brands having positioned themselves and…
In Guatemala, there are various options for acquiring real estate, whether through an individual or a legal entity. In this article, we will focus on the different alternatives that a corporation (legal entity) can...
The most common figure in Guatemala for disposing of a person's estate after death is the will; however, it is known that testamentary and intestate succession processes in Guatemala are slow, bureaucratic, and expensive. They can last…
In Guatemala, any person can change their given name and even their surnames (paternal and/or maternal), taking into consideration that a judicial or notarial procedure must be formalized beforehand for their proper authorization. The change of given name is…
The apostille is a certificate that attests to the origin and authenticity of a public document that has previously been issued and signed by a public official in the country where it was issued. HAGUE CONVENTION The Hague Convention...
