Tax relief for COVID-19 supplies extended to December 31
The Government of Guyana has granted a further extension to the waiver of duties and taxes on medical supplies geared towards the prevention, treatment and cure for coronavirus (COVID-19). The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will therefore be continuing the waiver of Customs Duty, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax on the below list of [...] New Motor Vehicle Fees
The general public is hereby notified that the following amendments to the Motor Vehicle & Road Traffic Act, Cap. 51:02 (First Schedule), will take effect from October 1, 2020: DESCRIPTION NEW Rates ($) Vehicles solely for private use in carrying persons or for broadcasting purposes: 1. For each motor cycle- (a) Having 2 wheels [...] Vehicles 8 Years Old & Used Tyres
Effective the 1st October, 2020, vehicles over 8 years old, half-cut vehicles and used tyres are allowed to enter Guyana. This is as a result of the 2020 National Budget. The removal of the following paragraphs from Part II of the Second Schedule of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:02, results in the aforementioned being deleted from [...] Eligibility for Mortgage Interest Relief now limited to housing loans up to $30M
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to advise the general public that the eligibility criteria for Mortgage Interest Relief (MIR) has been revised and is now limited to housing loans/mortgages not exceeding Thirty Million dollars(G$30M). Housing loans/mortgages at or below the $30M threshold that were approved by lending institutions on or after January 1, 2020, [...] ASYCUDA World online payment of Customs Duties and Taxes
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has implemented the E-Payment feature in ASYCUDA World which will allow Importers/Declarants to pay duties and taxes through electronic payments (Online Banking e-Services) in ASYCUDA World (AW) for Customs Declarations. Through partnership with Demerara Bank Limited (DBL), this medium will provide the opportunity for Importers to enter their credentials and […]
Reminder – Extended Tax Returns due date is September 30
Georgetown, GRA, September 22, 2020: The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to remind Accountants, Tax Preparers and the General Public that the extended due date for the submission of Income Tax, Property Tax, Corporation Tax and Capital Gains Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2020 (Year of Income 2019) is Wednesday, September 30, 2020. […]
Reminder: Extended Tax Returns due date is September 30
The general public is hereby reminded that the extended Tax Returns due date is Wednesday September 30, 2020. The following Returns are therefore due on or before this date. Income Tax Property Tax Corporation Tax Capital Gains Tax In keeping with the COVID-19 safety guidelines, taxpayers are advised to place their Returns in the drop […]
GRA registering “ZZ” Series of vehicles
Georgetown, GRA, Wednesday, September 9, 2020: The Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA’s) Licence Revenue Office has commenced registration of motor vehicles in the “ZZ” Series. The new series officially commenced on Thursday, September 3, 2020 after registration of motor vehicles in the previous “YY” series reached the completion benchmark of nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine […]
Early Closure
Persons visiting the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Headquarters to conduct services relating to Licence Revenue Operations, Central Registration and Cashier are asked to note the following working hours:- Mondays - Thursdays: 07:00hrs to 14:30hrs Fridays: 07:00hrs to 14:00hrs The early closure also extends to the Integrated Regional Tax Offices (IRTOs) and the Taxpayer Services Department; [...] Tax Return Deadline Extended
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to advise the general public that the April 30 due date for the ling of tax returns (Income, Corporation, Property and Capital Gains) has been further extended to September 30, 2020. Taxpayers are also reminded that the payment of Advance Corporate and Individual Taxes for Year of Assessment 2021 […]