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REGISTERING A FOREIGN COMPANY
Guam is
open for business to Companies from other
states and even foreign countries.
However, a Foreign corporation, limited
partnership or LLCs, may not transact
business on Guam until it
A company wishing to bid on Gov Guam
Procurement Contracts will usually need to
accomplish these tasks before submitting its
bid. A bid by an unlicensed company will
often be disqualified.
Further, a foreign corporation or entity
authorized to transact business on Guam must
continuously maintain on Guam a registered
office and agent.
Generally, all construction contractors (and
subcontractors) doing business on Guam are
required to be licensed with the Guam
Contractors License Board, but do not need a
regular business licenses. This applies to
both local and off-island construction
companies.
An exception to this general rule is
permitted in the case of a foreign or an
off-island contractor doing work exclusively
on US military installations. These
companies do not need a Contractor's
License, but must still obtain a general
business license.
All foreign or off-island corporations,
Limited Liability Companies, etc. engaged in
construction, whether on military
installations or not, are still required to
register their company and obtain a
certificate of authority.
We can register your foreign
company at a reasonable price:
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Register Foreign Company |
$799 |
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W/Registered Agent Service |
$1199 |
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*Price does not include f
iling fee ($100) |
If you would like us to register your
company, click here.
If you just need a Registered Agent,
click
here.
Registration services are subject to our
terms and conditions. In providing this
service, we are not establishing an
Attorney-client relationship.
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SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU ARE
IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Generally, all construction contractors (and
subcontractors) doing business on
Guam
are required to be licensed with the Guam
Contractors License Board, but do not need a
regular business licenses. This applies to both
local and off-island construction companies.
An exception to this general rule is permitted
in the case of a foreign or an off-island
contractor doing work exclusively on US military
installations. These companies do not need a
Contractor's License, but must still obtain a
general business license.
All foreign or off-island corporations, Limited
Liability Companies, etc. engaged in
construction, whether on military installations
or not, are still required to register their
company and obtain a certificate of authority.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON
OBTAINING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR'S
LICENSE
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Read Guam Statutes Related To Registering Foreign
Companies
Read Definition of Transacting Business
Read Annual Report Requirement
The penalties for conducting business in
Guam
without the proper authority are stiff and may include a
fine of up to $200 per day. A foreign corporations may also
be denied access to the courts, in the event a dispute
arises.
The filing fee for the certificate of authority is $100.00.
Further, a foreign corporation or entity authorized to
transact business on Guam must continuously maintain on
Guam a registered office and agent.
We can help you obtain the proper licenses and permits, so
that your experience on Guam
remains profitable. We can also serve as your registered
office and agent, should you need that service
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