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Benefits Guide
Employing in Guatemala
Employment and labour rules in Guatemala are primarily governed by the Labour Code ( Código de Trabajo ) of Guatemala, Decree No. 1441. The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare ( Ministerio de Trabajo y Previsión Social ) oversees labour relations and ensures compliance with these labour laws.
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The minimum wage varies between the Department of Guatemala and the rest of the country, and is also dependent upon the type of work (agricultural, non-agricultural, export, and maquila).
As of January 2025, these minimums are as follows:
Department of Guatemala:
Rest of the country:
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For customers of Remote, employee payments are made monthly on the 25th of each month. If the 25th falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made on the prior business day.
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Salaried employees are entitled to receive two bonuses a year, each equivalent to one month’s pay. These are considered as a 13th and 14th-month payment. The 'Bono 14' is payable in July of each year, and a Christmas bonus is payable in December.
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We can help you get a new hire started in Guatemala fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is 10 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
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Grow your team in Guatemala with Remote
Want to employ workers in Guatemala? Companies hiring in Guatemala are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Guatemala and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Guatemala team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Guatemala. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
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Guatemala, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Guatemala may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.