Government programmes
What the Government of Guyana offers, and how to apply.
Business and loans
Up to $300,000, interest-free
Guyana Development Bank Quick Loans
Guyana Development Bank
Interest-free business loans of up to $300,000 for small businesses such as vendors, food sellers, seamstresses, mechanics, salons and barbershops. These are loans, so they must be repaid.
How to apply
$300,000 to $3 million, no interest
Guyana Development Bank SME Loans
Guyana Development Bank
Loans of $300,000 to $3 million to start or grow a small or medium business, with no interest and no collateral for eligible applicants.
How to apply
Loan guarantees up to $30 million
Small Business Bureau support
Small Business Bureau
Business advice, training and incubator space, and help getting grants and loan guarantees. Its loan guarantee programme backs loans of up to $30 million at 6% interest.
How to apply