Hire employees in Guatemala with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Guatemala requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Guatemala without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is GTQ and the standard payroll cycle is monthly (13th & 14th salary). The official working language is Spanish, and contracts must comply with Guatemala employment law.

• Working hours
  44 hrs/week
• Probation period
  2 months
• Notice period
  No statutory; severance applies
• Paid annual leave
  15 working days
• Public holidays
  11
• Minimum wage
  GTQ 3,416–3,747/month

Payroll in Guatemala runs monthly (13th & 14th salary). Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~12.67% IGSS. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~12.67% IGSS) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Guatemala in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Guatemala employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in GTQ on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.