Your strategic legal partner for more than 25 years
25+ years of experience
We turn the law into your competitive advantage
Legal certainty, agility, and results for Guatemalan businesses and international investors.
At ASECORP, we do more than interpret the law—we transform it into a growth tool for your business. We serve as your strategic legal partner, combining more than 25 years of legal experience with real-world business insight to protect your assets, optimize your tax position, and ensure your operations move forward without legal obstacles.
+ 25 years
of experience
Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal counsel that protects every aspect of your business.
Corporate Protection (Prevention)
Prevention and legal structuring
- Corporate Law (Incorporation, Corporate Maintenance, and Corporate Governance)
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) (Due Diligence, SPAs, SHAs, and Joint Ventures)
- Commercial Contracts (Distribution, Franchising, and Technology Agreements)
- Corporate Finance (Loans, Private Equity, Debt and Equity Transactions)
- Restructuring and Insolvency (Mergers, Spin-Offs, and Insolvency Proceedings)
- Corporate Compliance (Corporate Governance, AML, and Anti-Corruption)
Tax Intelligence
Tax Optimization and Defense
- Constitutional and Substantive Tax Law (Taxable Events, Exemptions, and Tax Base)
- Administrative Tax Law (Tax Administration, Audits, and Collection Procedures)
- Tax Litigation and Controversy (Administrative Appeals and Tax Disputes)
- Tax Penalties and Criminal Tax Law (Tax Violations, Fines, and Tax Crimes)
- International Tax Law (Tax Treaties, Transfer Pricing, and BEPS)
- Local and Municipal Tax Law (Fees, Contributions, and Property Taxes)
Human Capital
Labor Relations and Compliance
- Individual Labor Law (Employment Agreements, Working Hours, and Terminations)
- Collective Labor Law and Union Relations (Collective Bargaining Agreements, Unions, and Strikes)
- Labor Compliance (Audits, Inspections, and Penalties)
- Social Security and Occupational Health (Social Security, Workplace Risks, and Psychosocial Compliance)
- Labor Litigation (Mediation, Lawsuits, and Constitutional Remedies)
- Compensation and Employment Taxation (Stock Options, Payroll, and Employee Benefits)
Intellectual Property
Intangible Assets and Digital IP
- Industrial Property (Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, and Trade Secrets)
- Copyright and Related Rights (Software, Creative Works, and Audiovisual Productions)
- Monetization and Licensing (Royalties, Franchising, and Assignments)
- IP Litigation and Enforcement (Infringements, Remedies, and Cancellations)
- Digital IP and Emerging Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Take-Down Procedures, and UDRP Domain Disputes)
- Personal Data Protection (Privacy and E-Commerce Compliance
Corporate Protection (Prevention)
Prevention and legal structuring
- Corporate Law (Incorporation, Corporate Maintenance, and Corporate Governance)
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) (Due Diligence, SPAs, SHAs, and Joint Ventures)
- Commercial Contracts (Distribution, Franchising, and Technology Agreements)
- Corporate Finance (Loans, Private Equity, Debt and Equity Transactions)
- Restructuring and Insolvency (Mergers, Spin-Offs, and Insolvency Proceedings)
- Corporate Compliance (Corporate Governance, AML, and Anti-Corruption)
Tax Intelligence
Tax Optimization and Defense
- Constitutional and Substantive Tax Law (Taxable Events, Exemptions, and Tax Base)
- Administrative Tax Law (Tax Administration, Audits, and Collection Procedures)
- Tax Litigation and Controversy (Administrative Appeals and Tax Disputes)
- Tax Penalties and Criminal Tax Law (Tax Violations, Fines, and Tax Crimes)
- International Tax Law (Tax Treaties, Transfer Pricing, and BEPS)
- Local and Municipal Tax Law (Fees, Contributions, and Property Taxes)
Human Capital
Labor Relations and Compliance
- Individual Labor Law (Employment Agreements, Working Hours, and Terminations)
- Collective Labor Law and Union Relations (Collective Bargaining Agreements, Unions, and Strikes)
- Labor Compliance (Audits, Inspections, and Penalties)
- Social Security and Occupational Health (Social Security, Workplace Risks, and Psychosocial Compliance)
- Labor Litigation (Mediation, Lawsuits, and Constitutional Remedies)
- Compensation and Employment Taxation (Stock Options, Payroll, and Employee Benefits)
Intellectual Property
Intangible Assets and Digital IP
- Industrial Property (Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, and Trade Secrets)
- Copyright and Related Rights (Software, Creative Works, and Audiovisual Productions)
- Monetization and Licensing (Royalties, Franchising, and Assignments)
- IP Litigation and Enforcement (Infringements, Remedies, and Cancellations)
- Digital IP and Emerging Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Take-Down Procedures, and UDRP Domain Disputes)
- Personal Data Protection (Privacy and E-Commerce Compliance)
About Us
Business-minded legal counsel. Results tailored to your needs.
ASECORP is not a traditional law firm—we are your strategic business partner. Based in Guatemala City, our firm combines legal excellence with a business-oriented mindset to deliver solutions that truly help companies move forward. We advise both individuals and domestic and international businesses from the United States, Mexico, Spain, and across Latin America that operate in Guatemala, providing the personalized attention and technical depth that only a specialized firm can offer.
Proven Experience
Years of experience advising businesses and individuals on corporate, civil, tax, and immigration matters with solid, strategic results.
Personalized and Dedicated Service
Every case receives individualized attention, with clear communication and solutions specifically tailored to the client’s needs.
Your Business Covered on Every Front
We cover every legal aspect of your business so you can focus exclusively on growth. Corporate, tax, contractual, and immigration law under one roof.
Why Choose Asecorp?
We do more than solve problems: we explain every scenario in clear terms because a well-informed client makes better decisions for their business, assets, and growth.
years protecting what matters most
cases successfully resolved
specialized legal practice areas
Correspondent Attorneys Across the Americas and Spain
Our team
Specialized Legal Services Supported by Over 25 Years of Proven Experience
Lic. Juan Carlos Duarte
Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public
With extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and civil law, he leads the firm with a strategic approach, delivering innovative legal solutions that drive business success and protect clients’ interests.
Licda. Karla Alvarez
Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public
A specialist in corporate law and comprehensive legal counsel, she is dedicated to delivering strategic guidance and personalized attention tailored to each client’s specific objectives and challenges.
Lic. Claudio Quezada
Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public
With experience across multiple areas of law, he contributes to strengthening ASECORP’s legal practice through a strategic and results-oriented approach.
Lic. Alexis Campos
Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public
A seasoned tax advisor with extensive experience in corporate tax defense and compliance for Guatemalan businesses. He combines technical excellence with a client-focused approach, translating complex tax matters into clear, actionable guidance that supports sound business decisions.
Licda. Paola Galvez
LL.B. in Law and Social Sciences
A corporate advisor experienced in the structuring and legal support of Guatemalan and foreign companies. Her practice includes company formation, commercial contracts, and strategic legal counsel, ensuring clients build and grow their businesses on a solid legal foundation.
Proven Legal Experience
With more than two decades of advising clients in corporate, civil, tax, and immigration law, ASECORP has established itself as a trusted leader in Guatemala’s legal landscape.
Strategic and Tailored Solutions
We do not believe in one-size-fits-all answers. Every matter is carefully analyzed on its own merits to develop legal strategies tailored to our clients’ unique objectives, challenges, and interests.
Comprehensive Legal Coverage
From company formation, commercial contracts, and tax planning to civil matters and immigration processes, our legal counsel is designed to support your business at every stage of its growth and development.
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At ASECORP, we are ready to listen and assist you with your legal needs. Whether you require corporate, contractual, tax, civil, or immigration counsel, our team of experienced professionals is prepared to provide clear, ethical, and effective solutions.
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Proven Track Record
With more than two decades of professional practice, we have successfully guided clients through corporate, civil, tax, and immigration matters, delivering strategic counsel and measurable results.
Personalized Service
Every client engagement is approached individually, with clear and transparent communication from the very first interaction through the successful resolution of the matter.
Effective Solutions
Through a pragmatic and strategic approach, we develop clear, effective legal solutions that safeguard our clients’ interests and help optimize critical business decisions.
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(502) 2261-7361 / (502) 2261-7362 / (502) 2258-6727
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18 Calle 24-69, Zona 10 Boulevard Los Próceres,
Empresarial Zona Pradera, Torre 4, Nivel 12, Of. 1204, Guatemala, C.A.
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