We Are Moving!
Temporary closure (New Amsterdam Office) On Monday, March 1, 2021, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Integrated Regional Tax Office, New Amsterdam, will be relocating to Lot 8 Ferry Street and Esplanade Road. As a consequence of the relocation, the current office will be closed from 13:00hrs (1pm) on Friday, February 26, 2021. All services will [...] Optimal Revenue Management System Launch
For more on Optimal visit www.gra.gov.gy/optimal to learn how the Optimal RMS will assist you! You can view new forms, due dates and other Optimal resources geared towards improving interaction on tax operational services for both staff and taxpayer while driving compliance.
Sale of Want of Entry Containerised Cargo
SALE OF WANT OF ENTRY CONTAINERISED CARGO, EXCAVATOR AND PERSONAL EFFECT CONSIGNMENTS (STORED IN THREE (3) CONTAINERS) BY SEALED BIDS The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is inviting sealed bids for the purchase of Want of Entry Containerised Cargo on a ‘As Is, Where Is’ basis. Inspection by interested bidders will be facilitated daily commencing Friday, [...] Want of Entry Procedure
The Guyana Revenue Authority wishes to remind the general public that an item shall be classified as Want of Entry cargo if the importer or any such person fails to have their consignment entered, within fourteen days, (exclusive of public holidays) from the date of importation or within such further period as the Comptroller may [...] Registering vehicles for ‘G’ Series
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to remind taxpayers that vehicles registered in the ‘G’ series must abide by the following conditions: Seats behind the driver are to be completely removed Windows, other than that of the driver and passenger, in the front seat, should be completely removed and replaced with metal sheets In 2020, [...] Advisory- Seizures & Penalties
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) would like to remind the general public that anyone caught attempting to smuggle uncustomed goods will be subjected to the necessary seizures and penalties in accordance with the laws of Guyana. In accordance with Section 224 (1) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01: “all aircraft, ships and carriages, together with [...] Processing of Exemptions in ASYCUDA
The GRA is reminding brokers that requests for exemptions must be uploaded to ASYCUDA. Additionally, brokers must complete the electronic Single Administrative Document (eSAD) including the necessary Additional National Codes (ANCs). The following are categories of individuals and businesses applying for exemptions of Customs Duty, Value Added Tax, and Excise Tax on items being imported/exported: [...] 21st Anniversary Message by Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance
Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh - 21st Anniversary There is going to be a rapid physical and economic transformation of our country which must be accompanied with the delivery of quality services by both the private and public sector. The GRA has a key role in trade facilitation, which requires the modernisation of services being delivered [...] 21st Anniversary Message by Chairman of the Governing Board, Mr. Saisnarine Kowlessar
Chairman's Speech - 21st Anniversary The 21st Anniversary of the GRA should also be a time for reflection on its evolution, growth and development, the pitfalls and setbacks that were experienced during the journey and how the entity managed to navigate its way through those hurdles to come out successful. -Mr. Saisnarine Kowlessar, Chairman - [...] 21st Anniversary Message by Commissioner – General, Mr. Godfrey Statia
Commissioner - General's Speech - 21st Anniversary Increased Revenue Collection is not the only criteria by which the GRA should be judged. Rather, it is my firm opinion that our service to the taxpaying public and the efficiency in tax administration are just as important. The GRA must practice what it preaches – A good [...]