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What is Guatemala's VAT rate and how is it filed?

According to the cited documentsTaxes

General VAT rate

12%

In forcePwCJun 9, 2026

VAT (Decree 27-92 and its amendments) carries a general rate of 12% on sales and services. It works through an input credit (VAT paid on purchases) set against output tax (VAT charged on sales), with a monthly return and payment to the tax authority (SAT).

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Sources

  • PwC

    PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · Guatemala, Other taxes

    • General VAT rate
    taxsummaries.pwc.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Living in Guatemala

    SAT, declaración de IVA

    livinginguatemala.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • ivacalculator.com

    Exenciones de IVA

    ivacalculator.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source