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 [...]
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 - [...]
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 [...]
Georgetown, GRA, Wednesday, January 13, 2021: In February, 2021, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will be replacing the current tax administration software - TRIPS II with a new tax software Optimal Revenue Management System (RMS) to improve taxpayer convenience and internal operational efficiencies. Optimal RMS is designed to improve taxpayers’ experience with the GRA, while [...]
Georgetown, GRA, Friday, January 8, 2021: Mr. Dennis Francis Corlette, a prominent figure in Customs and Excise Department in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away at the age of 95 on December 30, 2020. Mr. Corlette would have given years of outstanding service in the Customs field, particularly in the 1960s, when he pioneered operations [...]
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to inform all Importers and Licence Customhouse Brokers that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a list of Hazardous Materials which MUST have an approval from their Agency prior to the importation and submission of an e-SAD by Importers and Licence Customhouse Brokers. With effect from January 18, [...]
In accordance with Section 10(4) of the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act, Chapter 82:21, the General Public is hereby notified that the General Licensing Meetings for the year 2021, of the District Licensing Board for the County of Essequibo, will be held on the following dates: First Quarter – Friday, March 26, 2021 Second Quarter – [...]
In accordance with Section 10(4) of the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act, Chapter 82:21, the General Public is hereby notified that the General Licensing Meetings for the year 2021, of the District Licensing Board for the County of Demerara, will be held on the following dates: First Quarter – Thursday, March 25, 2021 Second Quarter – [...]
In accordance with Section 10(4) of the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act, Chapter 82:21, the General Public is hereby notified that the General Licensing Meetings for the year 2021, of the District Licensing Board for the County of Berbice, will be held on the following dates: First Quarter – Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Second Quarter – [...]
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) welcomes the recent visit of Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance in the Office of the President, the Honourable Ashni Singh and the appointment of Mr. Saisnarine Kowlessar to the Chairmanship of the Governing Board. Both of these distinguished functionaries are well au-fait with the GRA’s roles and functions, [...]