Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Guatemalan Exporters Association - AGEXPORT - is a non-profit private entity founded in 1982. Its objective is to promote and develop non-traditional exports of Guatemalan products and services.

AGEXPORT's address is 15th Avenue 14-72, Zone 13, Guatemala City, Central America.

AGEXPORT's PBX is (502) 2422-3400

AGEXPORT's office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

 Assistance for exporters in promoting their products or services through the Exporter's Route.

- Access to the AGEXPORT PLUS Program with exclusive benefits.

- International promotion through the digital directory of exporters.

- Bi-monthly edition of the DATAEXPORT magazine.

- Participation in relevant trade negotiations.

- Invitation to trade fairs.

- Promotion of products and companies to interested foreign businessmen.

- Export advisory services.

- 30% discount on training courses offered by the School of Foreign Trade.

- Representation by being part of an organized sector.

- Discounts on special activities and specific training fees.

- Preferential rates for advertising in DATAEXPORT magazine and directory.

- Preferential rates for advertising in our directory.

- Promotion of the company in DATAEXPORT magazine and welcome as a new AGEXPORT member.

1. Business license.

2. Unified Tax Registry (RTU) of the company.

3. Utility bill (water or electricity).

4. Appointment of the representative registered in the Mercantile Registry.

5. Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

6. Fill out the online form for approval as a new AGEXPORT member.

If you want more information, you can schedule a meeting with an AGEXPORT executive by calling 2422-3400 or sending an email to [email protected].

The required documents for the exporter code application depend on the type of company. You need to scan the supporting documents in PDF format, with each document not exceeding 4 megabytes. The required documents based on the type of company are as follows:

Private corporation:

    - Business license

    - Corporation license

    - Appointment of the representative registered in the Mercantile Registry.

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Individual:

    - Business license

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Governmental Organization:

    - Tax exemption issued by the Tax Administration

    - Permission from the Ministry of the Interior for operation.

    - Appointment of the legal representative.

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

College:

    - Tax exemption issued by the Tax Administration

    - Ministry of Education permission

    - Appointment of the legal representative.

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Church:

    - Appointment of the legal representative.

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Ministry of Governorate permission.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Cooperative:

    - Appointment of the legal representative.

    - Registration in the General Cooperatives Registry

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Simple Limited Partnership:

    - Appointment of the representative registered in the Mercantile Registry.

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Sociedad Comandita por Acciones:<

    - Appointment of the representative registered in the Mercantile Registry.

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Cancelled invoice or authorized printing order by the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO):

    - Legal representation of the exporter

    - Copy of the non-governmental organization receipt.

    - Unified Tax Registry.

    - Photocopy of the representative's personal identification document.

    - Permit issued by the Ministry of the Interior for the operation of the NGO.

    - Tax Exemption before the Tax Administration Superintendence.

    - Authorized Signatures Registration Form RE-F-005.

Important:

You can download the Registration Form of Authorized Signatures RE-F-005 on the VUPE portal in the HELP TO THE EXPORTER / REQUESTS section at http://vupe.export.com.gt/.

Learn about the procedure to Request the Code at Exporter Code Guides located in the HELP TO THE EXPORTER / GUIDES section of the portal http://vupe.export.com.gt/. Upon completion of the online process through www.seadex.export.com.gt/, your process will be under review status. This process takes about two to three hours. Prior to approval, you will be contacted to indicate that your exporter code has been created and you must make a deposit of Q 92.00 to activate it.

El costo es de Q 325.00, el pago puede ser en efectivo o tarjeta de débito o crédito.