Internal Agreement 01-2026, issued by the Registry of Intellectual Property (RPI) on January 8, 2026, regulates the use of notifications through the Official Bulletin of the Intellectual Property Registry (BORPI) as a supplementary mechanism in administrative intellectual property procedures. This agreement seeks to address a recurring issue in the processing of files: the impossibility of…
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New Minimum Wage in Guatemala: Employer Obligations as of January 2026
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The Government of Guatemala, through Governmental Agreement No. 256-2025, approved an increase to the minimum wage, which entered into force on January 1, 2026, and is mandatory for all employers as of that date. The adjustment applies to all economic activities, with differentiated increases by sector: 5.5%: Agricultural 7.5%: Non-agricultural 4%: Export and maquila As…
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Labor Holiday Calendar 2026: A Key Regional Planning Resource
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Dec
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Effective management of labor holidays is essential to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance, particularly for organizations operating across multiple Central American jurisdictions. With this in mind, the Labor & Employment team at BLP presents the 2026 Labor Holiday Calendar, a comprehensive resource that consolidates the official holidays of Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras,…
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Through Resolution JM-98-2025, the Monetary Board approved a new Regulation for the Management of Technological Risk (the “Regulation”), designed to strengthen security standards and information protection within the Guatemalan financial system. This regulation repeals Resolution JM-104-2021 and seeks to address global technological developments, the rise in cyber threats, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence…
Blog, Guatemala, News, Real Estate & Hospitality
Newsflash – GED System: New Electronic Platform of the General Property Registry
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Dec
Dec
The General Property Registry (RGP) of Guatemala announced that the Electronic Document Management System (GED) became operational on Monday, December 8. This platform allows notaries to submit documents electronically 24 hours a day. Once implemented, most acts (sales, purchase agreements, leases, mortgages, easements, immobilizations, judicial orders, among others) may be submitted online. However, the Registry…
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Dec
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The Congress of the Republic of Guatemala has approved Decree Number 17-2025, the Law for the Facilitation of Tax Refund Compliance (hereinafter, the “Decree”), a comprehensive reform aimed at modernizing, streamlining, and organizing procedures for the refund and reimbursement of tax credits, primarily related to Value Added Tax (VAT). The Decree introduces fiscal and administrative…
Blog, Guatemala, News, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation
New Opportunities in Public-Private Partnerships in Guatemala
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Dec
Dec
On the night of November 25, 2025, two-thirds of the Congress of the Republic approved Decree 21-2025, which amends the Law on Partnerships for the Development of Economic Infrastructure (Decree 16-2010). This legislation governs Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Guatemala. With these reforms: The approval process for PPP contracts is streamlined by removing from congressional approval…
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Nov
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The Congress of the Republic has enacted Decree 11-2025, a comprehensive reform that transforms Guatemala’s criminal legal framework, aiming to more effectively combat gangs, maras, and transnational criminal organizations. While these provisions are primarily intended to target criminal structures, businesses must pay close attention, as the new criminal offenses and control measures also seek to…
Blog, Energy & Infrastructure, Environment, Health & Safety, Guatemala, News
Newsflash: New MEM Guideline Marks the Start of Progressive Biofuel Integration
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Nov
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The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Guatemala (MEM) issued Agreement No. 359-2025/SG, which establishes the procedure for implementing the blended fuel alcohol program. This measure is part of the policy that will enable the State of Guatemala to progressively implement the commercial use of biofuel. Under this Agreement, the percentages are set as follows…
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BLP Recognized Among Latin America’s Leading Law Firms by Latin Lawyer
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Nov
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Sources: M&A deals dipped across Latin America in H1 2025 Which LatAm partners advised on most M&A deals in H1 2025? Which LatAm debt capital markets partners were the busiest in H1 2025? Regional Recognition in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Renowned publication Latin Lawyer has once again recognized BLP as one of the leading M&A…