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Business Entity Formation

Business entities are formed by registration with the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, Regulatory Division.   

Corporation

Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Guam) is a $100 initial filing fee and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available.  

Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $100 initial filing fee and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available.

Sole Proprietor

A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.

DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name

Guam allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. For more information on DBAs in Guam visit this website.

Business Licenses

Generally, all persons or business entities doing business on Guam are required to be licensed with the Department of Revenue and Taxation's (DRT) General Licensing and Registration Branch. For more information on business licenses in Guam visit their website.  

Professional Licenses

There are a number of professions that require a state license in Guam. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website.  Scroll to the bottom of this webpage are links to the various professional licensing boards.

State Income Tax

Guam does not have a state income tax for individuals. Guam does not have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Guam.

State Sales Tax

Guam does not have a state sales tax.   

Employer Assistance

The state of Guam administers labor and employment issues through the Guam Department of Labor.

Unemployment Insurance

Guam does not provide unemployment benefits.

Workers' Compensation

Information for employers in Guam regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Guam Department of Labor Workers' Compensation Commission website.  

Occupational Health & Safety

Guam provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Guam Division of Occupational Safety & Health. Visit their website.  

Resources for Starting a Business in Guam