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Doing business in Guyana
Offices, fees and steps for opening a business in Guyana, from official pages checked on 24 Oct 2026.
- Doing business in Guyana A plain-language starting point for opening a business in Guyana. Which office does what, the usual order of steps, and links to every official page. General information only, not legal or tax advice. Checked on 24 Oct 2026
- Registering a business name or a company The two common ways to register a business with the Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority (DCRA), with the documents, published fees and timelines. Also covers foreign (external) companies. Checked on 24 Oct 2026
- TIN and VAT registration How to get a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the Guyana Revenue Authority, online or in person, what it costs, and when a business must register for VAT. Checked on 24 Oct 2026
- NIS and employing staff Registering as an employer with the National Insurance Scheme, the contribution rates, the private sector minimum wage, PAYE, and where to find Guyana's labour laws. Checked on 24 Oct 2026
- Business licences and sector permits Trade licences from GRA, sanitary and food handler requirements, environmental permits, petroleum, mining and gold dealing, liquor licences, food imports and customs. What each office asks for, with published fees where we could verify them. Checked on 24 Oct 2026
- Trademarks in Guyana How to register a trademark with the Commercial Registry at DCRA, what you need, how long it takes, and the fees DCRA lists. Checked on 24 Oct 2026
- Support for businesses, investors and oil and gas suppliers What the Small Business Bureau, GO-Invest and the Local Content Secretariat do, who qualifies, and what they ask for. Checked on 24 Oct 2026
- Opening a business bank account What Guyanese banks typically ask for when you open an account for a sole trader, partnership or company. General information only. Each bank sets its own list. Checked on 24 Oct 2026