Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC)
Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) is a Free Zone located in Puerto Barrios (Santo Tomás de Castilla), Guatemala, established in 1973, with Ministry of Economy / National Free Zones Council listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Free Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Puerto Barrios (Santo Tomás de Castilla), Guatemala |
| Year Established | 1973 |
| Area | 50 ha hectares |
| Companies | 51 |
| Governing Authority | Ministry of Economy / National Free Zones Council |
| Status | operational |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
Corporate tax holiday, duty-free imports, streamlined customs procedures, no VAT on exports, simplified regulatory environment
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
Recorded Sector Focus
Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) is listed with a sector focus including Bonded Logistics And Warehousing, Maritime And Port Logistics, and Light Manufacturing And Consumer Goods.
About Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC)
Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) is Guatemala's flagship state-owned customs-free industrial and commercial zone (50.0 ha adjacent to the Caribbean Port of Santo Tomás de Castilla in Puerto Barrios, Izabal), created by Congressional Decree No. 22-73 in 1973. It hosts 51 active industrial, warehousing, and logistics user enterprises employing ~2,200 workers, and serves as the statutory regulator authorizing ZDEEP special economic development zones nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC)?
Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) is a Free Zone.
Where is Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) located?
Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) is located in Puerto Barrios (Santo Tomás de Castilla), Guatemala.
When was Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) established?
Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) was established in 1973.
Which governing authority is listed for Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC)?
SEZ Explorer records Ministry of Economy / National Free Zones Council as the governing authority for Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC). Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which sectors are listed for Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC)?
Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC) is listed with a sector focus including Bonded Logistics And Warehousing, Maritime And Port Logistics, and Light Manufacturing And Consumer Goods.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Zona Libre de Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla (ZOLIC)?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: Corporate tax holiday, duty-free imports, streamlined customs procedures, no VAT on exports, simplified regulatory environment Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.