Guyana
On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Guyana. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.
It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.
Type of Government: Republic
Population: 804,567 (2021)
GDP: 8.044 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 40%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 28% - 40%
Major Exports: Crude Petroleum ($3.54B), Gold ($534M), Rice ($223M), Railway Cargo Containers ($160M), and Aluminium Ore ($112M), exporting mostly to United States ($1.94B), Singapore ($701M), United Arab Emirates ($294M), United Kingdom ($292M), and Barbados ($283M).
Major Imports: Special Purpose Ships ($1.62B), Refined Petroleum ($588M), Valves ($103M), Large Construction Vehicles ($97.2M), and Cars ($77.8M), importing mostly from Singapore ($1.63B), United States ($911M), Trinidad and Tobago ($580M), China ($389M), and Brazil ($116M).
Investment Agency: Guyana Office for Investment
Website: https://guyanainvest.gov.gy/
National Chamber of Commerce: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Website: https://gcci.gy/
Customs Agency: Guyana Revenue Authority
Website: https://www.gra.gov.gy/
