Registro Mercantil de la República de Guatemala

The General Mercantile Registry of the Republic of Guatemala is a state institution attached to the Ministry of Economy. Since 1971, it has registered and certified commercial acts and provides legal certainty for business activities carried out by individuals and legal entities in Guatemala. Its records include domestic and foreign companies, their legal representatives, commercial enterprises, individual merchants, commercial auxiliaries, and changes affecting these registrations.

The Registry aims to balance legal certainty with efficient service, making registration processes more accessible through technology and online tools. Its services support users seeking to establish or update mercantile records, while its certifications help provide assurance about registered commercial information. The institution’s stated priorities include efficient, transparent attention and cooperation with other government agencies to encourage domestic and foreign investment. It also publishes guidance, information, statistical data, news, and details about its organizational structure and authorities. Through modernization and innovation, the Registry seeks to facilitate commercial registrations and contribute to a more competitive business environment in Guatemala.