Guatemala has 18 active free trade zones and 7 more will start operations soon, in addition to an important number of industrial parks which provide competitive advantages to the investors.  As of October 2008, 218 users were present in the free trade zones: 161 commercial, 34 industrial and 19 services, generating more than 450 jobs and representing US$2 million of investments (2008 ).

These sites grant investors a vantage point location in the country and the region, providing the necessary services for competitive operations, such as electrical power, water, telecommunications, custom-tailored industrial facilities, transportation, maintenance, security and procedure consultancy services, at very competitive costs. 

Industrial Parks and Free Trade Zones are designed to offer the highest quality standards and are equipped to adjust to the needs of investors. Leasing premise measuring between 5 thousand and 10 thousand square meters costs an average of US$2.00 and US$2.50 per square meter. 

Some of the basic services offered within the freed trade zones and industrial parks are the following:

• Access to phone lines and negotiated rates
• Electric power at wholesale rates
• Drinking water
• Security throughout the perimeter
• Garbage collection service
• Gardening and general maintenance services