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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

  • Registers as a Foreign Company and obtains a Certificate of Authority; and

  • Obtains a business license.

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:

Register Foreign Company

$799

W/Registered Agent Service

$1199

*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.

 

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

 

 

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

MORONI LAW OFFICES, HAGATNA GUAM