Doing Business in the USA
On this page, you will find a quick description of resources available for companies or individuals in Guatemala considering investments in the United States and some suggestions for getting started.
Investing in the USA
President Obama announced the SelectUSA initiative to showcase the United States as the world’s premier business location and to provide easy access to federal-level programs and services related to business investment. SelectUSA is designed to complement the activities of our states—the primary drivers of economic development in the United States.
Getting Started
Potential investors have many investigative tools for finding business investment opportunities in the United States. Here are two suggestions to begin your search:
- Visit the SelectUSA.gov website to obtain general information about investing in the United States. SelectUSA seeks to highlight the many advantages the United States offers as the premiere location for business and investment. From a vast domestic market, to a transparent legal system, to the most innovative companies in the world, America is the place for business. On the website you can browse business incentives offered by different states and territories.
- Contact us at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City to discuss your specific interests and needs.
Visas
For information regarding U.S. business visas please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa for detailed information.
Contact Us
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Embassy Phone: +502 2326-4202
Embassy Fax: +502 2331-5772Regional Commercial Affairs Counselor for Central America (Regional Hub/El Salvador)
Ireas Cook ( Ireas.Cook@trade.gov )Commercial Affairs, Embassy Guatemala
office.guatemala@trade.govRegional Agricultural Counselor for Central America (food and agricultural products)
Henry Schmick ( SchmickLH@state.gov )Deputy Political-Economic Counselor
William Ayala ( AyalaWM@state.gov )Economic Officer
Shane Hough ( HoughMS@state.gov )