Legal and Administrative Procedures

What does this service include?

Tax and corporate procedures

• Registration before the Tax Administration (SAT) and obtaining the NIT (Tax ID).
• Registration and amendment of companies at the Mercantile Registry.
• Changes of tax regime (General, Small Taxpayer, Optional).
• Updating of taxpayer data at SAT.
• Certifications, statements and tax good-standing certificates.

Labor procedures

• Employer registration before the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS).
• Drafting and registration of individual employment contracts.
• Drafting of internal work regulations and authorization before the Ministry of Labor (MINTRAB).

Sector-specific procedures

• Registration before COMBEX-IM for air cargo handling and electronic transmission of manifests.
• Registration before the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT) for hotels, restaurants and tour operators.

Who is this service for?

For Guatemalan and foreign companies and legal entities that need to complete procedures across multiple government agencies without losing productive hours at counters:

• Companies in the process of incorporation or change of legal form.
• Established businesses that need to update records after operational changes.
• Branches of foreign companies setting up in Guatemala.
• Air cargo operators and airlines with a local representation.
• Hotels, restaurants and tourism-sector businesses.
• Independent professionals who need to formalize their activity.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to obtain a NIT?

For individuals, the NIT can be obtained the same day. For legal entities (corporations) it depends on document availability and typically takes 1 to 3 business days.

Can you handle procedures if the company is not up to date?

Yes. Ideally the company is in good standing; if obligations are pending, we regularize them as a prior step.

Do you appear in person when the authority requires it?

Yes. Our team attends in person the offices of SAT, IGSS, MINTRAB, the Mercantile Registry, COMBEX-IM and INGUAT whenever the procedure requires it.