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Private limited company
Most common entity; limits members' liability; restricts share transfers and member numbersCompanies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — https://mola.gov.gy/laws/Volume%2016%20Cap.%2083.01%20-%2089.011695667005.pdf
Public limited company
May offer shares to the public; subject to additional disclosure and reportingCompanies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — https://mola.gov.gy/laws/Volume%2016%20Cap.%2083.01%20-%2089.011695667005.pdf
External (foreign branch) company
A foreign company carrying on business in Guyana registers as an external company ((approx — confirm))Companies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — https://www.expanship.com/gy/blog/types-of-companies-in-guyana.html
Sole trader / partnership
Business names registered under the Business Names (Registration) Act; partnerships under partnership law ((approx — confirm))Business Names (Registration) Act
Minimum share capital
No statutory minimum share capital for a private company at incorporationCompanies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — https://www.expanship.com/gy/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-guyana
Minimum directors
At least one director required ((approx — confirm))Companies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — https://www.expanship.com/gy/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-guyana
Company secretary
Every incorporated company must appoint a company secretaryCompanies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — https://www.expanship.com/gy/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-guyana
Step 1 — Name reservation
Select and reserve a unique company name with the Deeds and Commercial Registries AuthorityCompanies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — http://lawyerguyana.com/company.html
Step 2 — Declaration of Compliance
A Guyanese attorney issues a Declaration of Compliance confirming the formation meets legal requirementsCompanies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — http://lawyerguyana.com/company.html
Step 3 — File incorporation documents
File Articles of Incorporation, Notice/Consent of Directors, Notice/Consent of Secretary, Notice of Registered Office, Declaration of Compliance and by-laws with the RegistrarCompanies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — http://lawyerguyana.com/company.html
Step 4 — Tax registration
Apply for a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the GRA (and VAT registration if over threshold)Income Tax Act (Cap 81:01) / Value-Added Tax Act 2005 — https://www.expanship.com/gy/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-guyana
Beneficial ownership disclosure
Companies must disclose ultimate beneficial owners under the anti-money-laundering framework ((approx — confirm))Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act — https://www.expanship.com/gy/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-guyana
Core annual compliance
File annual return with the Registrar, hold AGM, maintain statutory records, and file the corporation tax return by 30 April ((approx — confirm))Companies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) / Corporation Tax Act (Cap 81:03) — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/guyana/corporate/tax-administration
Typical timeline and cost
Incorporation commonly completed within roughly 2-4 weeks; official registry fees plus attorney fees apply ((approx — confirm))Companies Act 1991 (Cap 89:01) — https://prifinance.com/en/south-american-companies/guyana/
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