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What is the company registry in Guyana?
Ministry of Legal Affairs, Deeds Registry
Lot 1 High and Commerce Streets, Georgetown, Guyana
About Guyana
The Guyana Companies Registry is located in Georgetown and was founded in 1919.
Guyana officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America, part of the historic British West Indies. The main language of Guyana is English which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Akawaio and Macushi spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD). The population of Guyana is over 0.81 million.
Guyana Economy
The Real GDP in Guyana is in the region of $40.752 billion with a GDP per capita of $49,300. Guyana economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Guyana are crude petroleum, railway cargo containers, gold, ships, rice.
Main Trading Partners of Guyana
The leading export and import partners for Guyana are:
Exports: USA 20%, Trinidad & Tobago 11%, Netherlands 10%, Singapore 10%, Germany 7%
Imports: USA 28%, China 13%, Trinidad & Tobago 11%, Brazil 5%, Bahamas, The 4%
Guyana Certificate of Incorporation
The Guyana 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.
Guyana Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Guyana 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 Guyana register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Guyana customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Guyana Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Guyana the relevant laws are:
1991 Companies Act
Guyana Companies Act Chapter 89:01
What information is free to view at Guyana Company Registry?
None but a Guyana company extract/profile will include where available:
Guyana Company Name
Guyana Registration number
Guyana Activity / Type of business
Guyana Registered Address
Guyana Current status (active/inactive)
Guyana Owners and key management
Guyana Financial data
Do you need to register / sign up at the Guyana Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Guyana register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Guyana
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Guyana.
Types of Companies in Guyana
Businesses in Guyana can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Guyana Partnership
Guyana Limited liability company
Guyana Public liability company
Guyana Sole proprietorship
Guyana Dependent branch
Guyana Representative office
Other Guyana Company Registry Services
Guyana Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Guyana Bill of Sales
Guyana Trademarks
Guyana Patent and Designs
Guyana Deeds Registry
General Power of Attorney
Can you order a Guyana Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Guyana agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Guyana accepts the Apostille Certificate for Guyana Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Guyana signed up to the Hague Convention on 18th April 2019.
What is the language(s) of the Guyana Company Registry?
The Guyana Company Register is in English language only.
Guyana Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Guyana has 14 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 35 consulates and three other representations.
Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, hosts 14 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 26 consulates and one other representation located in Guyana.
Guyana Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Guyana. Our local partner is based in Georgetown which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Guyana including New Amsterdam and Bartica. 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.
Guyana Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Guyana 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 Guyana.
Guyana Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Guyana. Our specialist Guyana skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Guyana Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Guyana Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Guyana. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Guyana Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Guyana?
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 Guyana?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Guyana?
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.