Company Registration Fees in El Salvador
Fees at incorporation
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration of an incorporation, capital increase or amendment deed | $0.57 per $100 of capital, up to $11,428.57 |
| Authorisation of a branch of a foreign company | $1 per $100 of capital, up to $12,000 |
| Authorisation of accounting and corporate books | $0.10 per page |
| Certificate from the Registry of Commerce | $5 |
| Incorporation of a S.A.S. and its first licence | Free until 31 December 2026 |
Source: National Registry Centre (CNR): Registry of Commerce services and fees; Legislative Assembly: free S.A.S. registration extended to 2026, November 20251,3
For a S.A. de C.V. with the minimum capital of $2,000, the deed fee is $11.43. With capital of $100,000 it is $570. The cap is reached at about $2 million of capital.1
Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Sources for the calculator
- CNR: services of the Registro de Comercio and fees (in Spanish)
- CNR: Sociedades por Acciones Simplificadas (in Spanish)
- INVEST: Investor guide 2025 (PDF, in Spanish)
- Legislative Assembly: free S.A.S. registration extended to 2026, November 2025 (in Spanish)
- Banco Agrícola: deposit accounts (in Spanish)
Yearly commercial register renewal
| Company assets | Yearly fee |
|---|---|
| $2,000 to $57,150 | $91.43 |
| $57,151 to $114,286 | $137.14 |
| $114,287 to $228,572 | $228.57 |
| Each further $100,000 of assets | Plus $11.43, up to $11,428.57 in total |
| Each office, branch or agency | $34.29 |
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: El Salvador, other taxes2
The register is renewed each year with the balance sheet. Municipal business taxes and fees are separate and are set by each municipality; see municipal taxes.2
Proposed extension for the S.A.S.
Free S.A.S. registration was extended by the Legislative Assembly to 31 December 2026. On 5 November 2026 the government proposed extending it until 2027. Check the status before budgeting for a S.A.S. formed in 2027.3,4
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are company fees paid in El Salvador?
To the Registry of Commerce of the National Registry Centre (CNR). Most are a percentage of capital with a cap.
How much does it cost to register a company deed?
$0.57 per $100 of capital, up to $11,428.57.
Is there a yearly registry fee?
Yes. The commercial register (matrícula de empresa) is renewed every year at a fee set by the company assets, from $91.43 for assets of $2,000 to $57,150.
Sources
- National Registry Centre (CNR): Registry of Commerce services and fees (in Spanish)
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: El Salvador, other taxes
- Legislative Assembly: free S.A.S. registration extended to 2026, November 2025 (in Spanish)
- Infobae: proposal to keep S.A.S. registration free until 2027, November 2026 (in Spanish)
Figures checked 8 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
