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SGCC Hosts IBC Guyana 2025: Bridging Businesses for Regional Prosperity

SGCC Hosts IBC Guyana 2025: Bridging Businesses for Regional Prosperity

Hosting IBC allows SGCC to advance its core mandate of strengthening private-sector engagement, facilitating cross-border partnerships, and creating meaningful opportunities for members and regional b... ...more

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September 30, 20251 min read

TTMA at IBC Guyana 2025: Driving Regional Trade and Investment

TTMA at IBC Guyana 2025: Driving Regional Trade and Investment

As a valued BSO partner, TTMA members are offered an exclusive 15% discount on delegate passes, enabling broad participation and ensuring their businesses are well represented at this premier regional... ...more

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September 30, 20252 min read

PSC at IBC Guyana 2025: Championing Guyana’s Private Sector on the Global Stage

PSC at IBC Guyana 2025: Championing Guyana’s Private Sector on the Global Stage

Through IBC, PSC members gain a unique platform to connect with global investors, government stakeholders, and industry leaders through access to panel sessions, workshops, roundtables, business-to-bu... ...more

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September 30, 20252 min read

Explore the Revamped SGCC Website & New Member Features

Explore the Revamped SGCC Website & New Member Features

We are excited to announce the launch of the revamped SGCC website, designed to provide more visibility and opportunities for your business. ...more

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September 23, 20251 min read

Suriname and Guyana: A Shared Vision for Prosperity and Regional Leadership

Suriname and Guyana: A Shared Vision for Prosperity and Regional Leadership

The September 13th meeting between Her Excellency Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname and His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Republic of Guyana in Ni... ...more

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September 23, 20252 min read

SGCC Member’s Feature: SGCC Celebrates Road to Growth Graduation and Women’s Entrepreneurial Milestone

SGCC Member’s Feature: SGCC Celebrates Road to Growth Graduation and Women’s Entrepreneurial Milestone

The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) proudly joined in celebrating the graduation of 200 outstanding women entrepreneurs from the Road to Growth Guyana Programme, delivered by ActionINVEST C... ...more

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September 23, 20252 min read

SGCC Showcases Landmark Rum Collaboration Ahead of IBC Guyana 2025

SGCC Showcases Landmark Rum Collaboration Ahead of IBC Guyana 2025

Building on the success of the inaugural IBC in 2024, which featured the launch of the Dutch Heritage Tour by Evergreen Adventures, this year’s collaboration brings together Demerara Distillers Ltd. (... ...more

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September 23, 20252 min read

Suriname’s Energy Sector: A New Horizon for Regional Trade and Investment

Suriname’s Energy Sector: A New Horizon for Regional Trade and Investment

Suriname stands at the threshold of a historic transformation. With the $10.5 billion GranMorgu project in Block 58 advancing toward first oil in 2028, and exploration intensifying across multiple off... ...more

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September 23, 20251 min read

Guyana’s Energy Transformation: Opportunities for Regional Trade and Investment

Guyana’s Energy Transformation: Opportunities for Regional Trade and Investment

Guyana’s energy landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed, with ExxonMobil advancing seismic surveys, multiple offshore developments, and new infrastructure projects that will push national oil out... ...more

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September 23, 20251 min read

Guyana–Brazil Road Transport Agreement: A Gateway for Regional Trade

Guyana–Brazil Road Transport Agreement: A Gateway for Regional Trade

The International Road Transport Agreement (IRTA) between Guyana and Brazil is a breakthrough for regional integration, creating regulated routes for passenger and cargo movement from Lethem to Boa Vi... ...more

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September 23, 20251 min read

Strengthening Local Enterprise: Afreximbank Partners with Suriname

Strengthening Local Enterprise: Afreximbank Partners with Suriname

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced plans to partner with Suriname’s government to establish a US$5 billion local content facility, unveiled at the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Su... ...more

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September 23, 20251 min read

SGCC-Hosted IBC Guyana 2025 Has Been Launched

SGCC-Hosted IBC Guyana 2025 Has Been Launched

The official launch of IBC Guyana 2025 took place on July 9 at the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname in Georgetown, marking a significant milestone in the build-up to the region’s leading business a... ...more

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September 12, 20252 min read

Join SGCC's Trade Mission To TIC 

Join SGCC's Trade Mission To TIC 

In over 20 years TIC has facilitated more than US $900 million in trade deals, hosted thousands of international buyers and exhibitors and earned a reputation as the Caribbean's biggest business-to-bu... ...more

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September 12, 20250 min read

Staatsolie Secures $1.6B Loan, SGCC Blood Drive & Business Tips

Staatsolie Secures $1.6B Loan, SGCC Blood Drive & Business Tips

Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. has secured a landmark US$1.6 billion loan from a consortium of 18 banks to finance its 20% stake in the GranMorgu development in Block 58. This marks a significa... ...more

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September 12, 20251 min read

Business Tips & Guyana & Suriname Development Updates

Business Tips & Guyana & Suriname Development Updates

Guyana remains engaged in dialogue with the U.S. over recent tariff adjustments, including a 10% baseline tariff and specific levies on Chinese-manufactured ships: Suriname’s offshore oil and gas sect... ...more

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September 12, 20252 min read

SGCC Trade Mission To SEOGS & More News

SGCC Trade Mission To SEOGS & More News

View the brochure to see how you can participate ...more

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September 12, 20250 min read

Regional News: US Tariffs & SGCC Member Features

Regional News: US Tariffs & SGCC Member Features

"The SGCC reaffirms its commitment to fostering unity and cooperation between Guyana and Suriname, encouraging both nations to seize this opportunity to strengthen ties and advance regional progress..... ...more

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September 12, 20253 min read

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visits to Suriname and Guyana

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visits to Suriname and Guyana

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visits to Suriname and Guyana underscored the United States' goals in deepening its engagement with both nations. ...more

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September 12, 20253 min read

SGCC's Guide To Doing Business In Guyana

SGCC's Guide To Doing Business In Guyana

Access the SGCC's Comprehensive Overview on Doing Business in Guyana. This resource encompasses legal compliance, taxes, insurance, business and other related registration processes, etc., linked to k... ...more

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September 12, 20251 min read

Congratulations to the Hon. Albert Ramdin! - SGCC Events & Members' Updates

Congratulations to the Hon. Albert Ramdin! - SGCC Events & Members' Updates

The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) Inc. extends warm congratulations to the Hon. Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname, on his election as Secretary Genera... ...more

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September 12, 20255 min read

Happy International Women's Day 2025 From SGCC!

Happy International Women's Day 2025 From SGCC!

Featuring the Women of the SGCC ...more

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September 12, 20250 min read

Regional Energy News, Events & More

Regional Energy News, Events & More

Guyana remains a cornerstone of ExxonMobil’s global strategy, with the company progressing on multiple fronts. Production in the Stabroek Block has exceeded 650,000 bpd, and five additional developmen... ...more

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September 12, 20256 min read

IBC Suriname Recap, SGCC Canawaima Ferry Proposal & Staatsolie Opportunities

IBC Suriname Recap, SGCC Canawaima Ferry Proposal & Staatsolie Opportunities

The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has taken a significant step towards improving regional connectivity by formally presenting a proposal for the privatization of the Canawaima Ferry Servi... ...more

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September 12, 20253 min read

IBC Suriname 2025 - Regional & International Events, Opportunities & News

IBC Suriname 2025 - Regional & International Events, Opportunities & News

Suriname will host the second International Business Conference (IBC) from February 4-6, 2025, followed by the first Diaspora Business Summit from February 6-8, 2025. These events aim to attract inter... ...more

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September 12, 20255 min read

Guyana's $1.382 Trillion Budget For 2025, Upcoming Events, Regional News & Members' Spotlights

Guyana's $1.382 Trillion Budget For 2025, Upcoming Events, Regional News & Members' Spotlights

"The SGCC reaffirms its commitment to fostering unity and cooperation between Guyana and Suriname, encouraging both nations to seize this opportunity to strengthen ties and advance regional progress..... ...more

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September 12, 20253 min read

Introducing the SGCC Membership Plan For Tailored Business Support

Introducing the SGCC Membership Plan For Tailored Business Support

As we commence our operations for 2025, we're excited to continue supporting business success through tailored services, strategic partnerships, and exclusive networking opportunities; As always, we’r... ...more

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September 12, 20251 min read

Welcome To 2025 With SGCC

Welcome To 2025 With SGCC

"The SGCC reaffirms its commitment to fostering unity and cooperation between Guyana and Suriname, encouraging both nations to seize this opportunity to strengthen ties and advance regional progress..... ...more

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September 12, 20252 min read

Fernandes Bakery NV Is Spreading The Christmas Spirit With Their Annual Xmas Festival!

Fernandes Bakery NV Is Spreading The Christmas Spirit With Their Annual Xmas Festival!

Fernandes Bakery, a proud member of the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC), once again brought communities together in Suriname with its annual Christmas Bread Festival. Held in front of the b... ...more

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September 12, 20254 min read

SGCC Calls For Border Matter Resolution - Regional & International Opportunities & Updates

SGCC Calls For Border Matter Resolution - Regional & International Opportunities & Updates

"The SGCC reaffirms its commitment to fostering unity and cooperation between Guyana and Suriname, encouraging both nations to seize this opportunity to strengthen ties and advance regional progress..... ...more

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September 12, 20254 min read

Celebration of the Anniversary of Suriname's 49th Independence & Diplomatic Relations with Guyana

Celebration of the Anniversary of Suriname's 49th Independence & Diplomatic Relations with Guyana

The Suriname Surprise in Guyana 2024, held on November 23, 2024 at the Pegasus Corporate Centre, was an incredible evening celebrating the 49th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Suriname and... ...more

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September 12, 20255 min read

SGCC's Advocacy In Action & Members' Representation

SGCC's Advocacy In Action & Members' Representation

The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) continues to lead the way in fostering cross-border trade, with a recent breakthrough in the ongoing issue of lumber importation from Suriname to Guyana.... ...more

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September 12, 20256 min read

Inaugural IBC Guyana 2024 Launched by SGCC, G-Invest & SITA

Inaugural IBC Guyana 2024 Launched by SGCC, G-Invest & SITA

On November 12th, 2024,the Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) and key partners launched the International Business Conference (IBC) Suriname 2025, setting the stage for transformative business... ...more

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September 12, 20253 min read

SGCC Will Be At GuyExpo 2024! - Events, Members' Features & More

SGCC Will Be At GuyExpo 2024! - Events, Members' Features & More

You asked - We listened! The SGCC has secured a booth at GuyExpo 2024, Guyana’s premier trade and investment exposition! From November 14-17 at the Sophia Exhibition Complex in Georgetown. SGCC member... ...more

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September 12, 20252 min read

Suriname's US$10.5B FID! - Regional & International Updates

Suriname's US$10.5B FID! - Regional & International Updates

The SGCC proudly supports the FID announced by TotalEnergies, APA Corporation, and Staatsolie for the development of the GranMorgu Project in Block 58. This landmark US$10.5B investment marks a pivota... ...more

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September 12, 20256 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary steps to establish a business in Guyana?

To establish a business in Guyana, follow these steps:

Seek an attorney for preparation of Articles of Incorporation

Register your business with the Commercial Registry

Obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Apply for necessary licenses and permits from local authorities.

Open a business bank account.

Comply with local employment laws and regulations.

What are the primary steps to establish a business in Suriname?

To establish a business in Suriname, follow these steps:

Register your business with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF).

Obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Tax Office.

Apply for necessary business licenses from local authorities.

Open a business bank account.

Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations

What are the key differences between the KKF (Kamer van Koophandel en Fabrieken) and the Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC)?

Key Differences

Geographic Focus: KKF is national (Suriname), while SGCC is bilateral (Suriname-Guyana).

Core Functions: KKF focuses on business registration and national economic policies, while SGCC emphasizes cross-border trade, networking, and regional business support.

Services: KKF offers a wide range of business services within Suriname, whereas SGCC provides specialized support for businesses operating between Suriname and Guyana.

Regulatory Role: KKF has an official regulatory role within Suriname, whereas SGCC does

not have regulatory authority but focuses on facilitating and advocating for cross-border

business activities.

Private vs. Public: KKF Falls under the Government of Suriname whereas SGCC is a private

registered entity.

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