Guatemala Company Documents
What Company Documents can I order?
We provide the following company documents in Guatemala where available:
- Guatemala Certificate of Incorporation
- Guatemala Memorandum & Article of Association
- Guatemala Certificate of Good Standing
- Guatemala Accounts (where available)
- Guatemala Commercial Extract
Guatemala Prices & Delivery
We will provide a no obligation quote with our prices and delivery times once we know your requirements. Please complete the form below in order for us to provide you with a quotation.
What is the source of the documents/extracts?
The company documents/extracts are obtained from the local Guatemala company register. The registry is called Registro Mercantil General de la Republica – General Commercial Registry of Guatemala.
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What is the company registry in Guatemala?
Registro Mercantil General de la Republica – General Commercial Registry of Guatemala
7a Avenida 7-61, Zona 4, 01004 Guatemala, Central America
About Guatemala
The Guatemala Companies Registry is located in Guatemala City.
Guatemala officially the Republic of Guatemala is a country in Central America. The main language of Guatemala is Spanish which is spoken by 69.9% of the population with other languages such as Mayan and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Quetzal (GTQ). The population of Guatemala is over 17.89 million.
Guatemala Economy
The Real GDP in Guatemala is in the region of $224.556 billion with a GDP per capita of $12,400. Guatemala economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Guatemala are garments, bananas, coffee, palm oil, raw sugar.
Main Trading Partners of Guatemala
The leading export and import partners for Guatemala are:
- Exports: USA 33%, El Salvador 11%, Honduras 9%, Nicaragua 6%, Mexico 4%
- Imports: USA 30%, China 19%, Mexico 11%, El Salvador 4%, Costa Rica 3%
Guatemala Certificate of Incorporation
The Guatemala Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Guatemala Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Guatemala company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Guatemala register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Guatemala customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
Regulation for Guatemala Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Guatemala the relevant laws are:
- Commercial Code and the Decree №2-70
What information is free to view at Guatemala Company Registry?
None but a Guatemala company extract/profile will include where available:
- Guatemala Full Company Name
- Guatemala Registration number
- Guatemala Activity / Type of business
- Guatemala Regsitered Address
- Guatemala Current status (active/inactive)
- Guatemala Owners and key management
- Guatemala Financial data
Do you need to register / sign up at the Guatemala Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Guatemala register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Guatemala
There are over 243,000 companies registered in Guatemala.
Types of Companies in Guatemala
Businesses in Guatemala can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
- y Cía. S. C. (Sociedad Colectiva) – Guatemala General partnership
- y Cía. S. en C. (Sociedad en Comandita Simple)
- Cía. Ltda. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) – Guatemala Limited Liability Company
- S. A. (Sociedad Anónima) – Guatemala Limited company
- Cía. S. C. A (Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones)
Other Guatemala Company Registry Services
Guatemala Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
- Guatemala Company Patents
Can you order a Guatemala Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Guatemala agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Guatemala accepts the Apostille Certificate for Guatemala Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Guatemala signed up to the Hague Convention on 18th September 2017.
What is the language(s) of the Guatemala Company Registry?
The Guatemala Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Guatemala Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Guatemala has 43 embassies abroad, as well as 123 consulates and three other representations.
Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, hosts 35 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 46 consulates and one other representation located in Guatemala.
Guatemala Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Guatemala. Our local partner is based in Guatemala City which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Guatemala including Antigua Guatemala, Chimaltenango and Cobán. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Guatemala Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Guatemala from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Guatemala Moody’s rating: Ba1 (first obtained in 2010)
- Guatemala Standard & Poors rating: BB- (first obtained in 2017)
Guatemala Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Guatemala Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Guatemala.
Guatemala Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Guatemala. Our specialist Guatemala skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Guatemala Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Guatemala Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Guatemala. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Guatemala Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Guatemala?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Guatemala?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Guatemala?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
Registro Mercantil General de la Republica – General Commercial Registry of Guatemala
7a Avenida 7-61, Zona 4, 01004 Guatemala, Central America
The Guatemala Companies Registry is located in Guatemala City.
Guatemala officially the Republic of Guatemala is a country in Central America. The main language of Guatemala is Spanish which is spoken by 69.9% of the population with other languages such as Mayan and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Quetzal (GTQ). The population of Guatemala is over 17.89 million.
The Real GDP in Guatemala is in the region of $224.556 billion with a GDP per capita of $12,400. Guatemala economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Guatemala are garments, bananas, coffee, palm oil, raw sugar.
The leading export and import partners for Guatemala are:
- Exports: USA 33%, El Salvador 11%, Honduras 9%, Nicaragua 6%, Mexico 4%
- Imports: USA 30%, China 19%, Mexico 11%, El Salvador 4%, Costa Rica 3%
The Guatemala Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Guatemala company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
An extract from the Guatemala register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Guatemala customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
There are regulations for all company registers and in Guatemala the relevant laws are:
- Commercial Code and the Decree №2-70
None but a Guatemala company extract/profile will include where available:
- Guatemala Full Company Name
- Guatemala Registration number
- Guatemala Activity / Type of business
- Guatemala Regsitered Address
- Guatemala Current status (active/inactive)
- Guatemala Owners and key management
- Guatemala Financial data
Do you need to register / sign up at the Guatemala Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Guatemala register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Guatemala
There are over 243,000 companies registered in Guatemala.
Types of Companies in Guatemala
Businesses in Guatemala can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
- y Cía. S. C. (Sociedad Colectiva) – Guatemala General partnership
- y Cía. S. en C. (Sociedad en Comandita Simple)
- Cía. Ltda. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) – Guatemala Limited Liability Company
- S. A. (Sociedad Anónima) – Guatemala Limited company
- Cía. S. C. A (Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones)
Other Guatemala Company Registry Services
Guatemala Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
- Guatemala Company Patents
Can you order a Guatemala Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Guatemala agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Guatemala accepts the Apostille Certificate for Guatemala Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Guatemala signed up to the Hague Convention on 18th September 2017.
What is the language(s) of the Guatemala Company Registry?
The Guatemala Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Guatemala Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Guatemala has 43 embassies abroad, as well as 123 consulates and three other representations.
Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, hosts 35 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 46 consulates and one other representation located in Guatemala.
Guatemala Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Guatemala. Our local partner is based in Guatemala City which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Guatemala including Antigua Guatemala, Chimaltenango and Cobán. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Guatemala Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Guatemala from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Guatemala Moody’s rating: Ba1 (first obtained in 2010)
- Guatemala Standard & Poors rating: BB- (first obtained in 2017)
Guatemala Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Guatemala Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Guatemala.
Guatemala Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Guatemala. Our specialist Guatemala skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Guatemala Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Guatemala Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Guatemala. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Guatemala Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Guatemala?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Guatemala?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Guatemala?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
