The Santo Tomás de Castilla Free Zone of Industry and
Commerce Free Zone “Santo Tomás de Castilla” (ZOLIC) closed Fiscal Year 2025 with historical results, recording a net profit of Q12,442,860.72, reflecting
results, recording a net profit of Q12,442,860.72, reflecting efficient, transparent and results-oriented management.
of efficient, transparent and results-oriented management.
ZOLIC's Board of Directors, present
at the profit distribution ceremony.
As part of this performance, the
institution made the distribution of profits, in compliance with article 26 of its Organic Law, transferring
26 of its Organic Law, transferring resources to the State, municipalities and collaborators, and strengthening its operating and reinvestment capacity.
and collaborators, and strengthening its operating and reinvestment capacity.
This result reflects the dynamism of
of commercial operations, the growth in the incorporation of new users in the Fiscal Premises and the
new users in the Fiscal Premises and in the Special Public Economic Development Zones (ZDEEP), as well as to the implementation of strategies focused
Development Zones (ZDEEP), as well as the implementation of strategies focused on profitability and the efficient use of resources.
on profitability and the efficient use of resources.
Profit sharing
The distribution for fiscal year 2025 was
The distribution for fiscal year 2025 was made as follows:
- 50% for institution operations
- 20% for the State
- 10% for municipalities where it operates
- 10% for legal reserve
- 5% for personnel
- 5% for severance and pensions
The contribution to the State amounted to
Q2,488,372.14, delivered to the representative of the Departmental Government of Puerto Barrios, Héctor Chávez.
Puerto Barrios, Héctor Chávez.
Lic. Héctor Chavez, in the center of the photo
representing the Governor's Office of the Department of Izabal, received the check for the
the check of resources destined to the State of Guatemala from ZOLIC's profits.
of ZOLIC.
At the territorial level, Q1,244,286.07
allocated Q1,244,286.07 to the municipalities where ZOLIC and ZDEEP are present, distributed as follows
presence, distributed as follows:
- Puerto Barrios: Q1,076,231.62
- Río Hondo, Zacapa: Q16,357.83
- Escuintla: Q56,517.83
- San José, Escuintla: Q57,270.22
- Pajapita, San Marcos: Q37,908.57
Hugo Sarceño, Mayor of Puerto
Barrios, in the center of the photo, received the check destined to his municipality,
proceeds from ZOLIC's profits.
These resources will contribute to the execution of projects
projects that promote local development and the well-being of the communities.
communities.
Municipalities such as Puerto Barrios,
Rio Hondo, Escuintla, and Pajapita benefit directly from this
operations of ZOLIC and the ZDEEPs Miel Verde, Zona Libre Quetzal, Michatoya Pacífico and Puerta del Istmo, consolidating
Quetzal Free Zone, Michatoya Pacifico and Puerta del Istmo, consolidating themselves as key drivers of economic
key drivers of economic development.
Institutional impact
For ZOLIC personnel, the distribution amounted to Q622,143.04.
distribution amounted to Q622,143.04, an amount equivalent to the amount allocated for severance pay,
while Q6,221,430.36 was allocated to strengthen institutional operations.
institutional operation.
“At ZOLIC we operate under
principles of transparency and efficient management, ensuring that each resource is responsibly
resources are managed responsibly. Our institution, by law, operates with its own resources,
operates with its own resources and, year after year, part of these are transferred to the State, municipalities and our workers.
to the State, the municipalities and our employees. This model allows us to
us to project ourselves as a key articulator in attracting investments that generate economic development and
economic development and social well-being for the country,” said Cristian Mayorga, Chairman of the Board of
Mayorga, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Miguel Garcia, in the center of the
received the profit check for ZOLIC's workers.
For his part, ZOLIC's General Manager
Ricardo Segura, ZOLIC's General Manager, said:
“The results obtained demonstrate ZOLIC's institutional efficiency and ability to adapt to the changing environment.
ZOLIC's ability to adapt to the changing environment. With 53 years of experience
we continue to consolidate our position as a benchmark in the provision of quality services, aligned with international standards.
quality services, aligned with international standards, which strengthens the confidence of investors.
investors” confidence".
The generation and distribution of
not only demonstrate ZOLIC's financial performance, but also strengthen its ability to reinvest in
its capacity to reinvest in strategic projects, improve its services, and consolidate its position as a key logistical
services and consolidate its position as a key logistics platform for attracting investment and the economic
investment and economic development in Guatemala.
With these results, ZOLIC
reaffirms its commitment to transparency, efficiency and sustainable development, consolidating itself as a strategic
and sustainable development, consolidating itself as a strategic institution for the country's growth.
growth of the country.