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What tax incentives does a renewable energy project receive under Decree 52-2003?

According to the cited documentsEnergy and water

Income tax (ISR) exemption

10 years from the FIE

Art. 5.bIn forceDecreto 52-2003

The Renewable Energy Project Development Incentives Act, Decree 52-2003, was issued by Congress on 28 October 2003 (4 November was previously cited). For direct developers of renewable projects it grants: exemption from import duties (DAI) and consular charges on imports of machinery and equipment used exclusively for generation, and exemption from VAT (IVA) on those imports, both only during pre-investment and construction, which shall not exceed 10 years (art. 5.a); exemption from income tax (ISR) for 10 years from the Delivery Start Date, FIE (art. 5.b); and exemption from IEMA for 10 years from the FIE (art. 5.c; a tax now repealed). Technical qualification is processed with MEM and environmental permitting with MARN.

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  • Decree 52-2003

    Issued by Congress on 28 Oct 2003

    2003texto de ley
  • Exemption from DAI, consular charges and VAT on equipment imports

    During pre-investment and construction, maximum 10 years (art. 5.a)

    In forceDecreto 52-2003
  • IEMA exemption10 years from the FIEArt. 5.c; tax repealedIn force in the textDecreto 52-2003

Sources

  • CNEE

    Texto del Decreto 52-2003, Ley de Incentivos para el Desarrollo de Proyectos de Energía Renovable

    cnee.gob.gtAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Consortium Legal

    Derechos de exención para los proyectos de energía de fuentes renovables en Guatemala

    consortiumlegal.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • MINFIN

    Acuerdos ministeriales · energía renovable

    minfin.gob.gtAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source