Services

The CGCC provides the following services

Serves as the “go to” business institution for Canada and Guyana.

Creates an awareness of business opportunities in Guyana and Canada.

Strengthens relationships between the business communities in both countries.

Provides a policy forum to discuss/debate trade and investment issues.

Provide a platform for members to raise industry-specific issues/concerns and craft solutions.

Serves as a business advisory body to government on bi-lateral matters related to trade and investment both in Guyana and Canada.

Provides expert advice and contacts to Members.

Assists and supports entrepreneurs in Canada and Guyana to facilitate knowledge transfer and build capacity.

Assists in training and mentorship of entrepreneurs.

Builds joint-venture opportunities.

Future services that CGCC will be aiming to provide

Seminars/Workshops	Logistics and Programme Coordination	Concierge Services	Start-Up Assistance
Demystifying Budget/Legislation	Delegation Facilitation	Grant/Finance Access	Facility Use
Industry Specific Seminars	B2B’s	Cultural Sensitisation	Advice
New Technologies	Local Travel	Referrals	Mentoring

Upcoming services that CGCC will be aiming to provide

Seminars/Workshops	Logistics and Programme Coordination
Demystifying Budget/Legislation	Delegation Facilitation
Industry Specific Seminars	B2B’s
New Technologies	Local Travel

Concierge Services	Start-Up Assistance
Grant/Finance Access	Facility Use
Cultural Sensitisation	Advice
Referrals	Mentoring

Firms producing Non-traditional products for export

Export Allowances for non-traditional exports to markets outside of CARICOM. The allowance is calculated on a ratio of export sales to total sales.

% of Export Sales to Total Sales	% of Export Profit Deductible from Income Tax
10% – 20%	25%
21% – 30%	35%
31% – 40%	45%
41% – 50%	55%
51% – 60%	65%
Above 61%	75%