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Americas

Guatemala

Currency

GTQ

Corporate Tax

25%

Personal Income Tax

7%

VAT / GST

12%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate25%

Standard 25%.

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate7%

Top rate 7% above GTQ 300,000/year; 5-7% scale.

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate12%

Standard 12% (IVA).

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

5%

Interest

10%

Royalties

10%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

IGSS ~15.5% (employer 10.67% + employee 4.83%).

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

10% on gains

Inheritance / Estate Tax

0%

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0%

Property Tax

Property tax

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 3 months after year-end; quarterly instalments
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly; annual return by 31 March following year
VAT / GSTMonthly, by 10th of following month

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

Free Trade Zones (ZOLIC) and Decree 29-89 incentives. Optional 5% on gross income.