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  • About Us
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    • Reasons to invest in Guatemala
    • Investment Incentives
    • How to start a business in Guatemala
    • Guatemalan VISA application process
    • Temporary residency for migrant workers
    • Work permit for foreign nationals
    • Part-time employment in Guatemala
    • Invesment Regions
      • Pedro de Alvarado City
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Guatemala’s Private Investment
Promotion Agency

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Invest Guatemala
About Us

Invest Guatemala is the country’s private investment promotion agency, dedicated to positioning Guatemala as a strategic destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). We serve as a trusted partner for international investors, offering personalized support throughout every stage of the investment journey — from market intelligence and opportunity assessment to business setup, operational guidance, and long-term expansion. Our goal is to help investors successfully navigate the local business environment while fostering sustained growth and retention of their investments in Guatemala.

Vision

Position Guatemala as a trustworthy and sustainable location for high-impact investments.

Mission

We are the private investment promotion agency that works to increase foreign direct investment, the competitiveness of the business environment, and sustainable economic growth in Guatemala.

About Invest Guatemala

Our objectives

Generate useful data for potential investors
Engage in actions that will position and promote the nation as an ideal investment destination.
Facilitate the establishment of new investments and reinvestments.
Achieve financial sustainability by offering investors useful services.
Promote Guatemala's investment climate and competitiveness.
Servicios gratuitos de apoyo a inversionistas
  • Generación de información de valor sobre oportunidades y sectores.​
  • Facilitación de normativa, incentivos fiscales y acuerdos de libre comercio​
  • Identificación de potenciales socios y aliados locales.​
  • Información para ubicación de instalaciones en el país.​
  • Acompañamiento en todo el proceso de inversión
  • Coordinación y vinculación con cámaras privadas, ministerios e instituciones públicas
Specialized Services for Softlanding

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Constitución, registro y modificación de empresas​

Identificación y aplicación a fuentes de financiamiento​.

Asesorías de compliance legal, fiscal, ambiental, corporativo​

Homologación de títulos universitarios ​

Compra o arrendamiento de inmuebles ​

Trámites de residencias y permisos de trabajo.

Obtención de permisos, licencias y otros requisitos para operar.

Calificación bajo regimenes especiales (zonas francas, 29-89, ZDEEPs)

Production of relevant information in a variety of industries

Facilitation of regulations, tax breaks, and free trade agreements. 

Identification of prospective local partners and allies.

Information about the location of facilities throughout the nation.

Accompaniment throughout the investment process. 

Coordination of investment missions and connections with important entities. 

Consultation on legal, tax, environmental, and business compliance issues.

University degree homologation

Company formation registration, and amendment

Identification and application to funding sources

Real estate purchase or leasing

Residency and work permit procedures

Permits, licenses, and other operational requirements.

Special regimes qualification (free zones, 29-89, ZDEEPs)

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STRATEGIC INFORMATION
  • – Identification of strategic sectors.
  • – Competitive value proposition
    for Guatemala.
  • – Legal, tax and
    incentives information.
  • – Market research
    and statistical
    insights.
PROMOTION CONCIERGE
  • – Coordination of visits and
    tilormade agendas.
  • – Investment events.
  • – Engament with local stakeholders,
    partners and suppliers.
  • – Digital positioning strategy.
INVESTMENT ATTRACTION
  • – Market intelligence for lead generation.
  • – Proactive outreach to global companies.
  • – Connection with industry associations
    and local partners.
SOFTLANDING SERVICES
  • – Assistance with administrative
    procedures and setup.
  • – Support in finding industrial
    land and real estate.
  • – Identification of co-investment projects.
  • – Guidenace on available incentives.
AFTERCARE
  • – Post-establishment support.
  • – Assistance with reinvestment
    and expasion.
  • – Networking opportunities.
  • – Liason with public institutions.

Meet Our Team

Juan Esteban Sánchez

Juan Esteban Sánchez

Executive Director
Wendy Mena

Wendy Mena

Strategy Manager and Investment Advisor
Joselynne Méndez

Joselynne Méndez

Investment Advisor
Oliver Martínez

Oliver Martínez

Investment & Digital Marketing Advisor
José Valladares

José Valladares

Investment Advisor
José Morán

José Morán

Market Intelligence and Innovation Advisor
Santiago Vazquez

Santiago Vazquez

Market Intelligence Advisor

ALLIANCES

PUERTO QUETZAL BANCO MUNDIAL BANCO MUNDIAL Cámara del Agro Cámara de Comercio CUTRIGUA Comisión Nacional de Transporte USAID Fundación 2020 Fundación 2020 Guatemala No Se Detiene
Guatemala No Se Detiene
Guatemala No Se Detiene

15 Av. 14-72 zone 13 Guatemala City, Guatemala

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