{"id":5556,"date":"2026-08-04T15:37:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seal.com.gt\/?page_id=5556"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:40:29","slug":"softlanding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seal.com.gt\/en\/softlanding\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Landing in Guatemala for Foreign Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5556\" class=\"elementor elementor-5556\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-feb52ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"feb52ce\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-541ff0b\" data-id=\"541ff0b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac88af elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9ac88af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================================\nSEAL \u2014 Soft Landing in Guatemala (English landing page)\nURL target: https:\/\/www.seal.com.gt\/softlanding\/\nPaste this entire block into an Elementor \"HTML\" widget on a new\nWordPress Page (slug: softlanding). 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}\n    #sl-page section { padding:52px 0; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"sl-page\">\n\n  <!-- ============ HERO ============ -->\n  <header id=\"sl-hero\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap\">\n      <span class=\"sl-eyebrow\">SAT-Authorized Customs Agency \u00b7 Guatemala \u00b7 Est. 2015<\/span>\n      <h1>Soft Landing in Guatemala: Launch Your Company Legally, Logistically, and Without the Guesswork<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"sl-sub\">SEAL handles the legal incorporation and customs enablement foreign companies need to start operating in Guatemala \u2014 one licensed partner, one accountable process, from day one.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"sl-cta-row\">\n        <a class=\"sl-btn sl-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/50259964664?text=Hello%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20schedule%20a%20free%20consultation%20about%20SEAL%27s%20Soft%20Landing%20service%20in%20Guatemala.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcac Book Your Free Consultation<\/a>\n        <a class=\"sl-btn sl-btn-outline\" href=\"tel:+50222965246\">Call +502 2296 5246<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"sl-badges\">\n        <span class=\"sl-badge\">Licensed Customs Agent (SAT)<\/span>\n        <span class=\"sl-badge\">Coverage at every port, airport &amp; border crossing<\/span>\n        <span class=\"sl-badge\">Legal + Notarial + Customs, one team<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <!-- ============ QUICK FACTS ============ -->\n  <div id=\"sl-facts\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap sl-facts-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sl-fact\"><strong>2015<\/strong><span>Founded &amp; SAT-authorized<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sl-fact\"><strong>15<\/strong><span>Free trade agreements covering Guatemala<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sl-fact\"><strong>10+<\/strong><span>Land, sea &amp; air customs points covered nationwide<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sl-fact\"><strong>2<\/strong><span>Phases from incorporation to your first import<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ============ WHY GUATEMALA ============ -->\n  <section id=\"sl-why\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap\">\n      <span class=\"sl-eyebrow dark\">Why Guatemala<\/span>\n      <h2>A Strategic, Incentivized Base for Nearshoring and Regional Trade<\/h2>\n      <p>Guatemala is Central America's largest economy and a growing nearshoring hub, with direct sea, air, and land access to the U.S., Mexico, and the rest of the region \u2014 plus legal incentives designed to attract foreign operations.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"sl-grid-3\">\n        <div class=\"sl-card\">\n          <h3>Preferential trade access<\/h3>\n          <p>Guatemala holds free trade agreements with more than 40 countries, including CAFTA-DR with the United States, giving companies based here preferential access to major export markets.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-card\">\n          <h3>Tax incentives for exporters<\/h3>\n          <p>Under the Free Trade Zone Law (Decree 65-89) and the Law for the Promotion of Export and Maquila Activities, qualifying export, manufacturing, and BPO\/services companies can access income tax exemptions of up to 10 years, plus relief on import duties and VAT. Eligibility depends on your industry and activity \u2014 we review this during your free consultation.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-card\">\n          <h3>Logistics infrastructure<\/h3>\n          <p>Two ocean coasts, three major ports, one international air cargo hub, and land crossings into Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador \u2014 Guatemala sits at the logistical center of Central America.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-card\">\n          <h3>Skilled, competitive workforce<\/h3>\n          <p>A young labor force of roughly 11.8 million working-age people supports manufacturing, BPO, agribusiness, and trade operations at competitive costs relative to the U.S. and other nearshoring alternatives.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-card\">\n          <h3>Political commitment to investment<\/h3>\n          <p>Guatemala's national \"Guatemala No Se Detiene\" plan is a decade-long push to expand foreign direct investment, backed by macroeconomic stability and a stable currency.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-card\">\n          <h3>One point of accountability<\/h3>\n          <p>Instead of coordinating a notary, a customs broker, and a freight forwarder separately, SEAL brings legal, notarial, and customs expertise under a single engagement.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ PROCESS ============ -->\n  <section id=\"sl-process\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap\">\n      <span class=\"sl-eyebrow dark\">How It Works<\/span>\n      <h2>The SEAL Soft Landing Process<\/h2>\n      <p>Two structured phases take your company from \"we want to operate in Guatemala\" to \"we are legally incorporated and cleared to import or export.\"<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"sl-phase\">\n        <div class=\"sl-num\">1<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <h3>Phase 1 \u2014 Legal &amp; Notarial Incorporation<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>We evaluate and recommend the corporate structure best suited to your operation (corporation, branch, or other), factoring in the tax benefits Guatemala offers to foreign investment.<\/li>\n            <li>Full legal and notarial support throughout incorporation, including drafting and registering your articles of incorporation before a notary.<\/li>\n            <li>Registration with Guatemala's Mercantile Registry, including your commercial license (patente de comercio) and Tax ID (NIT) with the SAT.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sl-phase\">\n        <div class=\"sl-num\">2<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <h3>Phase 2 \u2014 Customs &amp; Trade Enablement<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Registration in the SAT's Importers Registry (Padr\u00f3n de Importadores).<\/li>\n            <li>Upfront tariff classification review of the goods you plan to import or export, to flag duties, restrictions, or savings opportunities before you commit.<\/li>\n            <li>Official customs enablement to begin import and export operations, backed by a licensed Customs Agent throughout.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sl-phase\">\n        <div class=\"sl-num\">3<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <h3>Phase 3 \u2014 Ongoing Operations (Optional)<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Once you're incorporated and enabled, SEAL can continue as your customs broker and freight partner for day-to-day imports, exports, and international shipping.<\/li>\n            <li>Ongoing legal support for customs matters, disputes, and regulatory changes as your operation grows.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ WHY SEAL ============ -->\n  <section id=\"sl-choose\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap\">\n      <span class=\"sl-eyebrow dark\">Why Foreign Companies Choose SEAL<\/span>\n      <h2>Not Just a Broker \u2014 a Licensed, Accountable Partner<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"sl-grid-4\">\n        <div class=\"sl-choose-card\">\n          <h3>Licensed Customs Agent<\/h3>\n          <p>Guatemala's customs authority (SAT) qualifies our partner-director as an authorized Customs Agent \u2014 a designation held by a small number of professionals in the country.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-choose-card\">\n          <h3>International recognition<\/h3>\n          <p>Affiliated with international cargo agent networks, the Chamber of Commerce of Guatemala, the Guatemalan-Mexican Chamber of Commerce, AGEXPORT, and the Logistics Guild of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-choose-card\">\n          <h3>Nationwide coverage<\/h3>\n          <p>Operating at every maritime, land, and air customs point in Guatemala \u2014 Puerto Quetzal, Santo Tom\u00e1s de Castilla, La Aurora, and every major border crossing.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-choose-card\">\n          <h3>Personalized service<\/h3>\n          <p>Every client is handled according to their specific operation \u2014 not a generic checklist. You work directly with our team throughout.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ SOCIAL PROOF ============ -->\n  <section id=\"sl-proof\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap\">\n      <span class=\"sl-eyebrow\">Track Record<\/span>\n      <h2>Trusted by Foreign and Local Businesses Since 2015<\/h2>\n      <p>SEAL's leadership has been recognized in Central America's business community, and the firm maintains active academic and trade partnerships across Guatemala.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"sl-proof-row\">\n        <div class=\"sl-proof-pill\">Featured in <em>\"The Founders: 50 Historias de Emprendimientos Guatemaltecos Exitosos\"<\/em><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-proof-pill\">Academic partnerships with UPANA, Universidad Panamericana &amp; Universidad Tecnol\u00f3gica de Nayarit<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-proof-pill\">Member of AGEXPORT's Integrated Services Commission for Exports<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sl-proof-pill\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/\/data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x8589a1b4a5aab329:0x61d1b18188fc489c!12e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;\">Read client reviews on Google \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ FAQ ============ -->\n  <section id=\"sl-faq\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap\">\n      <span class=\"sl-eyebrow dark\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>\n      <h2>Soft Landing in Guatemala \u2014 What Foreign Companies Ask Us<\/h2>\n\n      <details open>\n        <summary>What exactly is a \"soft landing\" service?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"sl-a\">A soft landing service helps a foreign company establish a fully legal, operational presence in a new country \u2014 in this case Guatemala \u2014 by combining corporate incorporation, tax registration, and customs enablement into one coordinated process, instead of hiring separate providers for each step.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can a foreign company own 100% of a Guatemalan entity?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"sl-a\">Yes. Guatemala allows full foreign ownership of most corporate structures, including a Sociedad An\u00f3nima (corporation) or a registered branch. SEAL evaluates which structure fits your operation and the tax treatment you're seeking.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>How long does incorporation and customs enablement typically take?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"sl-a\">Timelines depend on the corporate structure chosen, how quickly documentation is provided, and your industry's regulatory requirements. We give you a realistic, case-specific timeline during your free consultation rather than a generic estimate.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>What tax incentives are available to foreign companies?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"sl-a\">Depending on your activity, Guatemala's Free Trade Zone Law and Maquila\/Export Promotion Law can offer income tax exemptions of up to 10 years, along with relief on import duties and VAT for qualifying export, manufacturing, and services operations. Eligibility is activity-specific \u2014 we assess it as part of your onboarding.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Does SEAL handle customs clearance after we're set up?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"sl-a\">Yes. Beyond the initial soft landing, SEAL operates as a licensed Customs Agent and cargo consolidator across every port, airport, and land border in Guatemala, so we can continue managing your imports, exports, and international freight on an ongoing basis.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Which industries does SEAL typically work with?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"sl-a\">We work with importers, exporters, manufacturers, and services companies across sectors \u2014 including nearshoring operations relocating manufacturing, BPO, and logistics functions from Asia, the U.S., or Mexico into Guatemala.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>How do we get started?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"sl-a\">Book a free consultation via WhatsApp or phone. We'll ask a few questions about your business and goods, and outline the corporate structure and customs pathway that fits your situation.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ FINAL CTA ============ -->\n  <section id=\"sl-final\">\n    <div class=\"sl-wrap\">\n      <span class=\"sl-eyebrow\">Ready When You Are<\/span>\n      <h2>Let's Talk About Your Guatemala Market Entry<\/h2>\n      <p>Book a free, no-obligation consultation with SEAL's team. 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