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Uncustomed chicken, alcohol & cigarettes seized during LEID operation

Georgetown, August 26, 2022: The Revenue Authority (GRA)’s Law Enforcement & Investigations Division (LEID), of the Customs, Excise & Trade Operations, in an exercise on August 25, 2022 seized three motor vehicles laden with a large quantity of uncustomed chicken at Cane Grove, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. At a separate location in the said village, [...]

Applying for Tax Practice Certificate

The Guyana Revenue Authority wishes to remind the general public of the requirements when applying for a Tax Practice Certificate. What is a Tax Practice Certificate? It is a document issued by the GRA under Section 39 of the Tax Act Chapter 80:01 to Professionals practising privately for reward in any year, and are required [...]

Requirements for Submitting Liability Application

The Guyana Revenue Authority wishes to remind the general public of the documents required when applying for a Liability Statement at GRA’s Headquarters or Integrated Regional Tax Offices (IRTO). What is a Liability Statement? A Liability Statement is a declaration from the GRA that you have complied with the requirements under the Income Tax Act [...]

Invitation For Bid: Supply & Delivery of HCM Payroll

Guyana Revenue Authority hereinafter referred to as “the Procuring Entity”, invites eligible bidders to submit their bids for the outlined category – “Supply and Delivery of the HCM Payroll, Guyana Revenue Authority Headquarters (GRA H/Q), Georgetown, Region #4” Interested bidders may peruse the bid document at the procuring entity, prior to the purchase of a [...]

VAT Policy 26 – VAT on Computers, Mobile Phones & Internet Service (Revised August 19, 2022)

Computers, mobile phones and internet use form a vital part of the daily activities of businesses, schools and individuals. The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) finds it necessary to advise the general public on its Value Added Tax policy regarding computers, computer accessories, mobile phones and internet services. This policy therefore, forms the guiding principle as [...]

VAT Policy#34 : Rental | Sale of Land & Buildings (Revised August 17, 2022)

This policy seeks to outline the rules regarding the Rental and Sale of Land and Buildings and Value Added Tax. Schedule II, paragraph 2 (d) of the Value-Added Tax exempts for the purposes of VAT: “A supply of- accommodation in a residential dwelling; or leasehold land by way of lease (not being a grant or [...]

Oil and Gas Capacity Building – Customs Petroleum Unit receives offshore safety and emergency response training

Georgetown, GRA, August 18, 2022: Twenty-three (23) officers within the Customs Petroleum Unit (CPU) of the Guyana Revenue Authority completed a Tropical Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (THUET) course to develop knowledge and operating procedures in offshore safety and emergency response. The training session conducted at HHSL Safety Systems Limited in Trinidad and Tobago is mandatory [...]

Issuance of New | Renewal of Provisional Drivers Licence – New Amsterdam IRTO

Residents living in and around New Amsterdam are hereby notified that with effect from Tuesday, August 16, 2022 they can apply for and uplift their New (First Time Applicants) and Renewal of Provisional Drivers Licence at the Guyana Revenue Authority’s New Amsterdam, Integrated Regional Tax Office, Ferry Street and Esplanade Road. Persons must ensure they [...]

Excise Notice: County of Demerara | New Licences | Transfer Licences

The under mentioned applications have been received for the grant of Certificates for the issue of Excise Licences under the provision of Section 10 (4) of the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act, Chapter 82:21.  NEW LICENCES NO. TYPE OF LICENCE NAME AND ADDRESS OF LICENCEE Situation of premise in respect of which application was made SITUATION [...]

GRA seized motor vessels in joint operation at Abary Foreshore

Georgetown, Thursday, August 11, 2022: The Revenue Authority (GRA)’s Law Enforcement & Investigations Division (LEID), of the Customs, Excise & Trade Operations continues to carry out operations in its continuous efforts to curb smuggling and other such illegal activities, thereby allowing for a level playing field for legitimate businesses and the collection of associated revenue. [...]