Corporate Law in Guatemala

A business legal review is more useful when the company submits complete documents, identifies the issues that concern it, and explains how its operation actually works. It is not about indiscriminately gathering all the business files. The purpose is to provide sufficient evidence to evaluate the agreed areas and turn the findings into concrete decisions: correct a representation, renegotiate a clause, order files, or fulfill an outstanding obligation.

Choosing between an external legal department and an in-house lawyer requires analyzing the workload, the complexity of the decisions, and the way the company operates. None of the models is superior in all cases. An organization with frequent consultations but not enough work for a specialized position can benefit from external support. Another, with daily negotiations and projects that require constant involvement, may need someone integrated into the team. There is also a third possibility: combining both capabilities.

A contract with suppliers must allow the company to answer specific questions: what will it receive, when will it receive it, how will it verify its…

The annual obligations of a company in Guatemala do not consist solely in filing tax returns. The company must also document…

A company can grow commercially much faster than its legal structure grows. Sales increase, they incorporate...

Una evaluación general de riesgos legales en Guatemala permite identificar qué puede afectar los contratos, las personas, los ingresos, las…

Choosing a corporate lawyer should not depend solely on a recommendation, the size of the firm, or who presents the...

Many companies turn to a lawyer only when they face a problem: an employment lawsuit, a breach of contract, a conflict between...

Los riesgos corporativos de una sociedad en Guatemala se concentran en quién es propietario, quién puede decidir y representar a…

When establishing a company in Guatemala, one of the most important decisions is defining how it will be managed...

Corporate governance in Guatemala is one of the most important elements for a company to function with order, transparency…

Para inscribirte en el RGAE debes identificar tu categoría de proveedor, preparar los documentos exigidos para ella y presentar la…

Para establecer una sucursal de una sociedad extranjera en Guatemala debes definir la modalidad de operación, preparar la documentación de…

La asamblea ordinaria anual de accionistas en Guatemala debe organizarse para revisar los resultados del ejercicio y adoptar las decisiones…

Para ser proveedor del Estado de Guatemala debes identificar la modalidad de compra en la que participarás, mantener tu situación…

In joint-stock companies, the supreme body is called the “Assembly” and is constituted by the meeting of the shareholder partners,...

This article is intended for all commercial corporations, whether they are partnerships or sole proprietorships, that are or have...

Documentar las operaciones intercompany en Guatemala consiste en dejar claro qué empresa entrega dinero, presta un servicio o paga una…