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What is the company registry in French Guiana?
Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques (INSEE) / Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de la Guyane
INSEE is based in Paris and the local register is based in Place de l'Esplanade, BP 49, 97321 - Cayenne Cedex, French Guyana
About French Guiana
The French Guiana Companies Registry is located in Cayenne and was founded in 1919.
French Guiana, or Guyane in French, is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. The main language of French Guiana is French which is spoken by 90% of the population. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of French Guiana is over 292,354.
French Guiana Economy
The Real GDP in French Guiana is in the region of $4.562 billion with a GDP per capita of $16,600. French Guiana economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for French Guiana are garments, footwear, iron alloys, electricity and crude petroleum.
French Guiana Certificate of Incorporation
The French Guiana Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
French Guiana Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local French Guiana company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the French Guiana register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential French Guiana customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at French Guiana Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in French Guiana the following information can be viewed free of charge:
French Guiana Company Status - État
French Guiana Company Name - Dénomination
French Guiana Registered Address - Adresse
French Guiana Business Activity - Activité principale exercée
French Guiana Number of Employees - Tranche d'effectif
Do you need to register / sign up at the French Guiana Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local French Guiana register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in French Guiana
There are over 57,000 companies registered in French Guiana.
Types of Companies in French Guiana
Businesses in French Guiana can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Legal entities in French Guiana:
Sh.p.k. (Shoqëri me përgjegjësi të kufizuar): ≈ Ltd. (UK); a business entity established by one or several natural or legal persons;
Sh.A. (Shoqëri Aksionere): ≈ PLC (UK); a company whose capital is divided into shares signed by its founders;
Shoqëri komandite: ≈ limited partnership; the liability of at least one partner is limited to the value of their contribution;
Shoqëri kolektive: ≈ general partnership; the liability of the company's partners before its creditors is unlimited;
Degë: ≈ subsidiary; entities created by a parent company that carry the same legal presence as the company;
Zyrë e përfaqësimit: ≈ representative office; business offices where a company's activities can operate from that are not intended to generate revenue.
Unincorporated companies in French Guiana:
Microentreprise – individual entrepreneur
Société civile (SC) – unlimited partnership
Société civile immobilière (SCI) – property management association
Société en nom collectif (SNC) – registered partnership
Société civile professionelle (SCP) – partnership of freelancers
Société en commandite (SCS) – limited partnership
Can you order a French Guiana Apostille Certificate?
Yes, French Guiana agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, French Guiana accepts the Apostille Certificate for French Guiana Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
French Guiana signed up to the Hague Convention on 24th January 1965, as part of French Guiana.
What is the language(s) of the French Guiana Company Registry?
The French Guiana Company Register is in French and English languages.
French Guiana Embassies, high commissions and consulates
French Guiana has representations abroad.
Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, hosts representations, and in addition there are 13 consulates located in French Guiana.
French Guiana Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of French Guiana. Our local partner is based in Cayenne which enables us to do site visits throughout all of French Guiana including Kourou, Remite-Montjoly and Macouria. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
French Guiana Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an French Guiana Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including French Guiana.
French Guiana Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including French Guiana. Our specialist French Guiana skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
French Guiana Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides French Guiana Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in French Guiana. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
French Guiana Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in French Guiana?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in French Guiana?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in French Guiana?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.