Stipulations for vehicles registered in ‘G’ series
The Guyana Revenue Authority will cease the granting of tax exemptions and registration of Toyota Noahs, Voxys and other similar types of motor vehicles in the ‘G’ series. However, owners of vehicles already registered in “G” are advised to abide by the following conditions: Seats behind the driver to be completely removed; Windows, other than […]
Customs Notice – All Carriers and Carrier Agents
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to remind all Carriers and Carrier Agents, that the piloting of the Motor Vehicle Module in the automated system of ASYCUDA World (AW) will commence shortly. As such, you are hereby reminded that all incoming goods arriving with motor vehicles including Heavy Duty Vehicles and Trailers that are required […]
Provisional Shop Licence
Small businesses that are unable to obtain a trade licence because of pending building plans, fire and sanitary certificates for the premises, can apply to the Guyana Revenue Authority for a Provisional Licence. Section 71 of the Tax Act provides that the Commissioner may issue, to a person who has applied to the Commissioner for […]
Help Desk for Processing Tax Exemptions on Motor Vehicles FREE
Public officials and persons with disabilities are hereby notified that there is no charge to access the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA’s) Help Desk for Processing Tax Exemptions on Motor Vehicles. It has come to the attention of the Authority that unscrupulous persons, including some brokers, are charging persons to use the Help Desk which was […]
Notice to Exporters of Goods to Norway – REX Registration
Further to a previous notice and sensitisation in December 2019, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), in keeping with its international obligations, will be implementing the Registered Exporter System (REX). As stated in the sessions, effective June 30, 2020, the current system to substantiate origin of goods for preferential treatment and access to the European Union […]
Renewal of Drivers’ Licence
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to advise the general public that drivers whose licences are about to expire will only be required to submit the old plastic card licence and a completed application form. The GRA will NOT be requiring any National Identification (ID) Card, passport sized photograph or copies thereof.This requirement only applies to holders […]
Passenger Arrival and Cargo Information
In accordance with regulations made under the Customs Act (Cap. 82:01), all aircraft or ships arriving in or departing from Guyana, are required to provide advanced information to Customs, detailing the amount of persons and cargo on board the said aircraft or ships. The information must be provided: – not later than fifteen minutes after […]
List of Professional issued Practice Certificates for the period January to March 2020
In Accordance with the provisions of Section 39 of Tax Act, Chapter 80:01 the following persons have been issued with Professional Practice Certificates from January to March 2020. GEORGETOWN No. NAMES PROFESSION 1. Abha Jain Medical Practitioner 2. Roopan Singh Medical Practitioner 3. Sivindra Mangru Medical Practitioner 4. Shailendra Sugrim Medical Practitioner 5. Shawn […]
Re-Scheduling of the Licenced Customhouse Brokers Training 2020 amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to express gratitude to all applicants of the aforementioned programme for showing interest in becoming a partner in the development and administration of Guyana Tax Laws and Legislation. Tandem to the notice inviting applicants, the GRA has re-scheduled the programme due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Safety Measures […]
COMMENCEMENT OF THE IMS 4 -SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION FOR IMPORT
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has finalised the Simplified Declaration (IMS4) Regime which replaces the current C73/ Simplified Declaration Procedure. All relevant training were conducted to facilitate consolidators in the preparation of the simplified declarations which will be utilised for the processing and clearance of personal effects packages, imported at the various Wharves, Transit Sheds […]