Commerce Department
About us

 

Contact the Commerce Department Tel: +592 225 2280 Fax: +592 225 4310 E-mail: commerce@mintic.gov.gy

The Commerce Department was formed under the new portfolio of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in June 2001 and came into operation in January 2002. As the Government’s link to the private sector it has over the short time it has been in operation collaborated with the private sector to promote and develop commercial activities in Guyana.

 

Objective

To develop an enabling business environment in Guyana.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance the regulatory and legislative environment for business.
• Develop legislation and set up necessary administrative bodies to enhance competition, and establish a level playing field for commercial activity.
• Provide analysis of the domestic impact of proposed trade policies and agreements, in support of participation in international trade negotiations by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation.
• Process applications for import and export licences in a timely and efficient manner.
• Encourage the development of e-commerce and e-business.
• Carry out analyses of domestic industries and markets to further their development and to provide briefings for policymakers.
• To liaise with the private sector in addressing issues dealing with trade and commerce.
• Process applications for Duty Free Concessions for hotels with not less than 15 rooms.

 

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