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How many foreign employees can I hire? Is there a Guatemalan-staff quota?

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Minimum quota of Guatemalan employees

90%

Does not apply to managers and directorsApr 2024U.S. Dept. of State ICS 2024

According to the ICS 2024, the Labor Code requires that at least 90% of employees be Guatemalan, but the requirement does not apply to senior posts such as managers and directors.

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  • U.S. Dept. of State

    Investment Climate Statement 2024 · Guatemala

    state.govAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source