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Guatemala's Business Guide is a bilingual (English - Spanish) publication that seeks to promote investment in Guatemala, generating new business and employment opportunities in the country. Produced annually by CIG.

Business tool where foreigners can obtain important general information about the country, guiding them to carry out better negotiations with our local entrepreneurs.
READER PROFILE
Entrepreneurs
Directors
Managers
Prestigious hotels in Guatemala
Airlines
Guatemalan Embassies abroad
Foreign Embassies in Guatemala
Commercial offices
International Fairs
AVERAGE AUDIENCE
15,000
READERS
MEN
WOMEN
46%
54%
  • Macroeconomy
  • Productive sector
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Corporate entrepreneurship
  • Employment
  • Fiscal and non-fiscal
  • Public Special Economic Development Zone
  • Free Zone
  • Law for the promotion and development of export and maquila activity
  • Weather
  • Tourism
  • Culture
  • Political environment
  • Basic Concepts
  • Infrastructure and logistics
  • Energy
GENERAL VIEW
ECONOMY
COMPETITIVENESS
LIFESTYLE
INCENTIVES
GUATEMALA MOVING FORWARD
Dear investor:

Presenting the Guatemala Business Guide 2025 allows us to introduce the world to a nation rich in history, culture, and beauty that is keen to establish itself as the best place to conduct business.

In addition to having the largest economy in the region, Guatemala is the engine of Central America. Its stable economy, controlled inflation, prudent fiscal management, entrepreneurial spirit of tis people, and privileged geographic location make it a strategic point for nearshoring.

It is important to mention that in 2024, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings kept a stable credit rating for the country. In turn, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Guatemala’s country risk outlook from BB stable to BB positive, according to a report published in April of 2024.

According to the World Bank, Guatemala's economic growth has been higher than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Bank of Guatemala claims that the fact that foreign direct investment has grown annually is evidence of its appeal to investors.
GUATEMALA, IDEAL
DESTINATION TO DO BUSINESS
These accomplishments are the result of strategic alliances between different sectors that have facilitated the establishment of international companies in the nation and created thousands of local job opportunities. One of these initiatives is the great country plan Guatemala Moving Forward, which focuses on the axes of attracting investment, legal certainty, development of human talent, tourism, and infrastructure, essential elements to accelerate economic growth and job creation.

The annual foreign direct investment attraction figures are approximately $1.6 billion. We believe that our country's competitive advantages can help us achieve our goals. This guide will help you learn more about them.

In addition to outlining the procedures for establishing companies in our country, as well as the tax and investment incentives available, we hope that this Guatemala’s Business Guide will motivate you to learn more about Guatemala, its culture and advantages. Likewise, we want to demonstrate the institution’s commitment to being a facilitator to provide information and assistance to bring investments in the country and work together to promote the industrialization, growth and development of Guatemala.

Welcome, and may your business with Guatemala be a success!
Raúl Bouscayrol
President
Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (CIG)
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