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Requirements to Establish Companies – Domestic & Foreign

Documents to be Completed:

Mandate – Companies Signatures to be authenticated by Bankers overseas for non-resident Directors (Applicable to Directors residing overseas)
Index Card – for each signatory Signatures to be authenticated by Bankers overseas for non-resident Directors (Applicable to Directors residing overseas)
Cheque Book Requisition Signatures to be authenticated by Bankers overseas for non-resident Directors (Applicable to Directors residing overseas)

Documents to be Submitted:

  • National Identification (National ID Card, Driver’s Licence or Passport) for each Signatory, Director, Secretary and Beneficial Owner of the Company
  • Proof of Address for each Signatory, Director, Secretary and Beneficial Owner of the Company*
  • TIN Certificate for each Signatory, Director and Secretary once they are taxpayers in Guyana
  • Proof of Address for the Company*
  • Audited Financial Statements for previous year (for existing companies) or 1 year cash flow projection (for new companies)
  • TIN & VAT Certificates, if applicable
  • Beneficial Ownership information:
  1.  Company document detailing the ‘Number of Shareholders and Allotment of Shares’ for applicable companies
  2. Latest annual Returns
  3. Company Ownership Chart
  4. Latest Beneficial Ownership Declaration, filed with the Commercial Registry
  5. Completed GBTI Beneficial Ownership Form
  • Company Documents:–
    • Certificate of Incorporation
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • Notice of Secretary and Consent to Act as Secretary
    • Notice of Directors and Consent to Act as Directors
    • Notice of Registered Address
    • Certification of Registration of External Company (for foreign companies)
  • Letter requesting the establishment of a Chequing Account at GBTI
  • Resolution from the Board of Directors stating the names of signatories and the signing instructions
  • Letter stating Known Agents authorized to transact business
  • Copies of their Identification Cards or Passports to be included
    • Licence/Permit from issuing agency*
    • Local Incorporation Documents required for Foreign Companies
    • Confirmation of Overseas bank account for Foreign Companies
  • US Citizens/ Residents – Beneficial Owners – 10%

    • Green Card – (If Applicable)
    • Social Security Number required to be completed on FATCA form (W-9)
    • Tax Registration Number (TRN)
    • Global Intermediary ID Number
    • Employer’s Identification Number (EIN)