Guatemala has positioned itself as Central America’s economic center (representing 35% of the region’s GDP) and the business hub in the Mesoamerican region, thanks to the vision of competitiveness, transparency, and legal certitude both public and private sectors have committed to, in order to achieve economic and social development in the country. The competitive advantages Guatemala has to offer
, such as geographical location, wealth of resources, high quality in labor and a high performance in logistics, added to a solid infrastructure and an ever growing avidity for technology, positions our country as the metropolis of Central America. Since 2003, Guatemala has shown a growth of 375.6% in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), a fact that demonstrates the strength of our economy and the confidence of big foreign and multinational companies. Here we know that foreign investment plays a key role in the growth of the economy, strengthening the productive sector and generating jobs, as well as transferring valuable knowledge, which, undoubtedly, is basic for the country’s development. This is why us, Guatemalans, are focused on assuring confidence to the investor by promoting new, stable, and competitive frameworks. Thanks to these steady and consistent efforts, international grading agencies have upgraded the result of their country evaluations, and now, we provide the best business climate in the DR-Cafta area, according to the study Doing Business from the World Bank. We give the warmest welcome to all potential investors in Guatemala, a country with strategic and competitive advantages where your investment will prosper. To invest in Guatemala is your best decision.