Business
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (Non-commercial), 40% (Commercial)
- Tax System
- Residency-based; worldwide income for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 40% (Above 160,000 GYD income/mo)
- VAT
- 14%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Limited; mostly focused on anti-avoidance
- Property Tax
- Yes, managed by Local Government/Town Council
- Property Transaction Tax
- Capital Gains Tax (20%) and Stamp Duty (approx 2%)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific visa; standard 90-day tourist entry applies
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 20% (Standard)
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $12,000 USD per m² (Very rare; approx. 40 m² = $480,000 USD for high-end land/build)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $8,000 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $320,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $10,000 USD per m² (60 m² = $600,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $7,000 USD per m² (60 m² = $420,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $9,000 USD per m² (80 m² = $720,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $6,000 USD per m² (80 m² = $480,000 USD)
Essentials
- City
- New Amsterdam, East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana
- Population
- 35,000
- Internet Speed
- 10-25 Mbps via ENet or GTT Fiber (limited coverage)
- Currency & Banking
- Guyanese Dollar (GYD); 1 USD ≈ 209 GYD. Cash is king.
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use bottled water like Banks DIH
- Power
- 110V/220V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B and G sockets common
- SIM Card
- GTT or Digicel; roughly 2,500 GYD for 10GB data
- Banking for Expats
- Republic Bank, GBTI; ATMs accept Visa/Mastercard occasionally
- Accommodation
- Guesthouses and local rentals; Airbnb is limited (mostly private houses)
- Cashless Friendly
- No, carry GYD for markets and taxis
- Short Term Rentals
- Leisure Inn, Little Rock Suites ($60-$100 USD/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Church View Guest House (Approx. 8,000 GYD/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Main Street / Vryman's Erven (Central and safer)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Vryman’s Erven or Princess Elizabeth Road for better utility stability
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- None available; recommend Little Rock Suites library area
- Best Cafe for Work
- Juice Power or Church's Chicken upper level (noisy but has Wi-Fi)
- Networking Events
- Berbice Chamber of Commerce events
- Social Events for Expats
- Rotary Club of New Amsterdam meetings
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- No apps; use local taxi ranks (e.g., 220-4100) or Route 56 minibuses
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Informal rentals only; ask at guesthouses ($10 USD/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- 63 Beach (Corentyne Coast), 1.5 hours away
- Top Regional Airline
- Trans Guyana Airways (via Ogle Airport, Georgetown)
- Top International Airline
- Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines (via CJIA Timehri)
- Highway Access
- Corentyne Highway (East), Berbice River Bridge (West)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- New Amsterdam Stelling (Ferry Terminal) & Taxi Stand
- Public Transport Passes
- None; cash per ride (Short drop: 200-500 GYD)
- Regional Travel
- Minibus Route 50 to Georgetown (Approx. 1,500 GYD)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- New Amsterdam Public Hospital (Public), Anamayah Memorial (Private)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Local Hindu Temples often host community yoga sessions
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Apex Fitness Gym (Main Street)
- Laundry Services
- Professional Laundry Service on Strand Road
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- None; order via WhatsApp directly from restaurants
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Berbice River Labba or Chicken Curry with Roti
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- I-Tal food stalls near the market for Rastafarian plant-based meals
- Best Dessert Spots
- A&E Bakery on Main Street
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- New Amsterdam Public Market (Strand Road)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (via shippers like Aeropost in Georgetown)
- Grocery Delivery
- J's Supermarket (Delivery by arrangement)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Club 25, Penguin International Hotel Bar
- Local Brewery
- Banks DIH (Brewed in Georgetown, widely available)
- Wine Bars
- Leisure Inn Lounge
- Street Food Stalls
- Pitt Street vendors (Pholourie and Eggballs)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Chinese restaurants found on nearly every block of Strand Road
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Berbice River Bridge, New Amsterdam Town Hall
- Museums & Art Venues
- Berbice District Museum (Mission Chapel)
- Historical Sites
- Mission Chapel (Oldest congregational church)
- Religious Sites
- All Saints Anglican Church, New Amsterdam Mosque
- Annual Events
- Town Week (October), Berbice Expo
- Cultural Districts
- Pitt Street (Commercial and cultural hub)
- Theater Venues
- Lichfield Community Centre (Nearby performances)
- Local Markets
- New Amsterdam Municipal Market
- Music Scene
- Dancehall and Soca at Rainbow Bar
- Street Art
- Community murals near the Town Hall
- Cooking Classes
- Informal classes at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute
- Art Galleries
- None; local artisans sell work at the market
- Historic Buildings
- New Amsterdam Hospital (Old timber architecture)
- Local Heritage
- Dutch colonial layout and street names
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Canje River (Boat trips for birding)
- National Parks Nearby
- Kaieteur National Park (Requires flight from Ogle)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Riverside walk near the stelling
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Top of the Berbice River Bridge (Vehicle access only)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Canje Creek for the Hoatzin (National Bird)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- 63 Beach (unregulated areas)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- GPOS (Guyana Post Office), DHL (via Georgetown)
- Tech Repair Services
- Computer World on Main Street
- Table Tennis Spots
- New Amsterdam Town Hall recreational area
- Language Classes
- English is primary; Spanish lessons at private schools
- Libraries & Study Spots
- New Amsterdam Public Library
- Community Centers
- Town Hall Annex
- Gaming Lounges
- Local internet cafes in the market area
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None; strictly local lottery shops