Discusses the legal requirements/options for joint venture/licensing in this market.
Foreign investors must establish joint ventures with Guyanese nationals in order to obtain licenses for small and medium-scale gold and diamond mines.  Most other business operations only require registration and incorporation, but no local ownership.  Local law firms or attorneys generally remain best suited to advise a company on these requirements.


 

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