Guyana Business Loan Ready — an initiative of AI for Guyana. Clear steps, right documents, strong application, save time.Guyana Business Loan Ready
For Guyanese entrepreneurs and small business owners

You know your business. We'll help you prepare the loan application.

Applying for a Guyana Development Bank loan doesn't have to be confusing. We'll show you exactly what documents you need and where to get them in Guyana. Then you answer simple questions about your business in your own words, and we write your business plan for you — even if you've never applied for a loan before.

No fancy banking language needed.

Free to start. See exactly what documents you need — then answer a few questions and we write your business plan.

  • See what documents you need
  • Personal document checklist
  • No payment to get started
Zero interest. No collateral. Up to GYD $3M — if your application is ready.

What people are saying

Real Guyanese entrepreneurs who prepared their loan application with us.

The process to create my business plan was easy and smooth. I have already recommended the platform to other small business owners.
OCOpio CharlesOP's Veggie Delights
This was excellent. I know exactly what documents I need to get, and the business plan part was simple to understand and very thorough.
NTNCGT Trucking
It was very clear, and the business plan really explained my business better than I could on my own.
MJMr JefferyMel Farm
I did this to help my brother, who does not use a computer. But even he was able to answer the questions so he could get a great business plan.
MEMr Everton
Using the platform was very smooth. The business plan was quick and easy to create and I understood exactly what documents to get up. I highly recommend it to other business owners.
IDIan DefreitasIan Defreitas Photography
The business plan was so easy to do. The platform is simple to use. Other business owners should definitely use it.
BMBobbi MarkKris Fresh Farm Poultry and Eggs
I am an experienced business owner and I highly recommend the platform and the business plan. I have already encouraged other business owners to use it.
KHKeiton HolderBig K's Import and Rental Services
I am very satisfied with my business plan and the platform was smooth to navigate
MCMs ChinatambiKreative Photoworks and Printery

What documents will you need?

These are the kinds of documents the bank expects. Answer 8 quick questions and we'll give you the full list — with where to get each one in your region of Guyana.

  • National ID or passport
  • TIN certificate
  • Business registration
  • Proof of address
  • Bank statements or sales records
  • Business plan + cash-flow projection

Preparing for the Guyana Development Bank?

Many good businesses struggle to get financing because they don't know what paperwork the bank expects.

Whether you own a farm, shop, salon, mechanic business, restaurant, fishing business, taxi service, craft business — or you're starting something new — we'll guide you through the process step by step.

You answer simple questions.
We prepare the documents the bank wants.

Three simple steps

1
Tell us about your business
No complicated forms. We ask simple questions about your business, your customers, and what you want to achieve. About 5 minutes.
2
We'll show you what's missing
You get a personal checklist showing exactly which documents you'll need before applying — and where to get each one.
3
We'll prepare your application
When you're ready, we create your professional application package, including your business plan and financial information in the format lenders expect.

We've turned the difficult parts into simple conversations

Instead of asking you to write a business plan…
We ask simple questions about your business that you can answer.
Instead of asking you to prepare financial forecasts…
We help estimate your sales and expenses.
Instead of asking you to complete complicated bank paperwork…
We prepare it for you.

Your complete loan application package

When you're ready, we'll prepare everything in a professional format suitable for your loan application.

  • Professional business plan
  • Description of your customers and business
  • Income and expense estimates
  • Cash flow forecast
  • Financial projections
  • Competitive analysis
  • Business strengths and risks
  • Supporting assumptions and references
  • 5 revisions included

Who this is for

Designed for people who know their business — but have never prepared a professional loan application.

  • Farmers
  • Market vendors
  • Shop owners
  • Mechanics
  • Hairdressers and barbers
  • Restaurants
  • Food manufacturers
  • Tailors and seamstresses
  • Fishermen
  • Tourism businesses
  • Craft producers
  • Small manufacturers
  • New entrepreneurs
  • and more..

If you can explain your business, we can help prepare your application.

What the Guyana Development Bank offers

Zero-interest loans
You don't pay interest on the money you borrow.
No collateral required
You don't need property or other assets to apply.
Up to GYD $3 million
Direct lending for qualifying micro and small businesses.
Up to GYD $10 million
Available through participating commercial banks.
Priority sectors
  • Agriculture
  • Tourism
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Creative industries
  • Other productive sectors
Priority applicants
  • Young entrepreneurs
  • Women entrepreneurs
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Hinterland communities
  • Groups or clusters that come together to form a business

Pricing

Start free. Only pay when you're ready to prepare your complete application package.

FREE
GYD $0
  • See if you may qualify to apply
  • See what documents you need
  • Get updates about the Guyana Development Bank
  • Save your answers and complete when ready
See What Documents I Need
Most complete
Business Plan Package
US$25one-time
  • A complete business plan prepared for you
  • A 12-month estimate of how much money your business may make and spend
  • An estimate of when your business may begin earning more than it spends
  • A checklist showing which documents you already have, which ones are missing, and where to get them
  • A one-page summary that helps the bank quickly understand your business and what you need the loan for
  • Up to 5 changes after your plan is completed
Get my business plan

Pay by card with Stripe. Local payment options coming soon.

See a sample business plan first
Personal Consultation
GYD $52,000

Need extra help? Book a 90-minute strategy session to review your business, improve your application, and get personalized guidance before you submit.

Book Consultation

Never written a business plan?

You're not alone.

Most small business owners haven't. That's exactly why we built Guyana Business Loan Ready.

Our job is to turn your knowledge of your business into the professional documents lenders expect.

Common questions

Don't wait until applications open.

Preparing early gives you more time to gather documents, improve your business plan, and submit a stronger application when lending begins.

Start today. It's free.

Start My Business Plan — Free