Discuss customs issues, new regulations and procedures. Make proposals for simplification, modernization and implementation of new export and import processes. Maintain relations with authorities and make proposals for the facilitation of procedures.
Motivate and maintain foreign investment by facilitating the mobility of foreign personnel. Suggest mechanisms for hiring foreign personnel that minimize fiscal risks or contingencies. Be an active part of the review, modification and implementation of immigration legislation.
Strengthen human resource management and industrial safety regulations in companies. Create best practices, promote labor and safety reforms, with emphasis on labor legislation and its implications.
Promote the implementation of new technologies. Focused on supporting activities and initiatives in the technology sector, e-commerce and new innovation practices.
Educate, train judges and government authorities. To disseminate the importance of the analysis of draft laws and regulations related to IP rights in Guatemala for the investment and development of the country.
Analyze relevant variables to improve the business and investment climate, with proposals for improvement and implementation. The approach with different influential actors in the creation of policies and attraction of Foreign Direct Investment is sought.
Educate, promote and help implement Corporate Social Responsibility programs. Promote AmCham’s Code of Ethics. Monitoring proposals made by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Promote AmCham’s know-how in strengthening national entrepreneurs.
To train, discuss tax reforms, SAT auditing procedures and develop proposals that benefit the country. Provide advice on tax matters to AmCham members.
Generate exchange of information on health issues, promoting dialogue and exchange between member companies and groups related to the health sector and / or related, for the benefit of the Guatemalan population, thanks to good practices in keeping them safe and healthy to promote their development.
