Tips for Doing Business in Guatemala?
At first glance, Guatemala might not be the first place in Latin America to move into and set up a business. But with its consistently …
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Learn how to register a company in Guatemala
If you are looking to register a company in Guatemala, the process involves five key steps, as outlined below. Many investors launching in the market …
Diplomat William Turton discusses business & investment opportunities in Guatemala
For our latest Industry Expert Q&A, Douwe Westerveld had the pleasure to connect with William Turton Furlan, commercial counselor at the Embassy of Guatemala in …
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Why did foreign investment in Guatemala spike in 2021?
In 2021, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Guatemala hit record levels, after the country saw the lowest levels of FDI in a decade the previous …
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Employment Law in Guatemala: a Guide
If you are interested in starting a business in Guatemala, or are already active in Central America’s largest economy, adherence to local employment law will …
Nearshoring: IDB Funding Company Relocations to LatAm
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is offering to cover the costs of companies moving operations from Asia to Latin America – a trend known as …
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Honduras Challenging ‘Big 5’ of Coffee Producing Countries
Increased Honduras coffee harvests over recent years have led the Central American nation to challenge the established ‘big five’ of coffee producing countries, made up …
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English in Latin America Improves During Pandemic
Levels of English in Latin America improved during the pandemic, with more than 70% of countries from the region seeing proficiency grow during 2020, according …
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Lawyer in Guatemala: Find a Good Corporate Attorney
You will need the support of a reliable corporate lawyer in Guatemala if you are hoping to take advantage of the significant business opportunities on …
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First Blue Bond in Latin America Promotes Sustainable Biz
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced the issuance of the first blue bond for Latin America and the Caribbean — a $37 million fixed …
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Legal Entity Regulatory Compliance in Guatemala: a Guide
If you are interested in entering the Guatemalan market, you will need to get to grips with financial regulatory compliance in Guatemala. Because failure to …
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Gasoline Prices in the Americas in 2021
A new report on gasoline prices in the Americas has highlighted drops in gas prices in Colombia and Ecuador in the first half of 2021, …