Residence Permit

Powerlord

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Member since 17 May 2012

Toamasina

Powerlord

18 May 2012 13:25:44

Powerlord

18 May 2012 13:25:44

Toamasina

Hello,

I am intending to start a trading company in a couple of months in Guatemala. I will be going on a tourist visa. I need to be there to start and build the business and ensure that it is functioning smoothly and doing well, only then can I keep somebody to manage it while I head to other pastures.

So, can I easily get a temporary residence permit say for a year or two? I have not clue at all.

Appreciate all info.

Thanks a lot.

VK

Aurélie

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Aurélie

18 May 2012 14:22:10

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Aurélie

18 May 2012 14:22:10

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Guérande

Hello Powerlord.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Hope you will soon be advised

Aurélie

Traveler57

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Member since 08 May 2012

Antigua

Traveler57

19 May 2012 02:43:01

Traveler57

19 May 2012 02:43:01

Antigua

You don't need residency to open a business. If you get a normal "patente de comerico" you will only need a Guatemala name on the business license this is the person who will be legally responsible. I've done this a half a dozen times already no problem.

Powerlord

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Toamasina

Powerlord

19 May 2012 08:34:53

Powerlord

19 May 2012 08:34:53

Toamasina

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response. I do understand that a residence visa is not required to setup a company. I will be on a tourist visa, but once I have setup the company, I need to reside there to start the business and promote it, for which a tourist visa is inadequate, so I need to stay there for a longer time. Need to get a renewable visa for at least a year or perhaps a temporary residence for a year or two.

Thanks.

VK