SERVICES OFFERED TO TAXPAYERS BY THE

VARIOUS DEPRATMENT/DIVISION

OF GUYANA REVENUE AUTHORITY

Tax Operations & Services

a)     Acceptance & processing of applications for VAT, TIN and Excise Tax registration;

b)     Issuance of certificates for TIN, VAT & Excise Tax Certificates;

c)     Acceptance of applications for Liability & Compliance Certificates;

d)     Issuance of Liability & Compliance Certificates;

e)     Sale of Airport Tax tickets;

f)      Refund of VAT paid in excess of G$20,000 to departing non-nationals on goods    exported as accompanying baggage;

g)     Acceptance & Processing of Returns for VAT, Excise, Income Taxes (Individual & Self-Employed), Property Taxes and Companies;

h)     Acceptance of application for licences for the following categories:

- Drivers;

- Motor vehicles;

- Excise (liquor restaurant, Spirit Shop, Off-Licence etc.);

- Businesses (Shop, Huckster, Horse & Cart, Market Butcher Shop, Drug store etc.);

I)     Transfer of vehicle registration;

j)      Issuance of licences for vehicles, businesses, individuals etc.

CUSTOMS & TRADE Administration (C&TA) 

a)     Acceptance and processing of documents for Imports and Exports;

b)     Release of imports.

communication & tax advisory Services 

a)    Hosting workshops and seminars to educate taxpayers;

b)    Conducting advisory visits to VAT & Excise registrants to ensure compliance to obligations;

c)    Provides interpretation of all Laws for all tax types administered by GRA;

d)    Responds to correspondence and e-mails, telephone calls and walk-in visits;

e)    Delivering educational programs and policies via television, radio and print media.

training

a)    Providing training for Customhouse Brokers. 

law enforcement & investigation 

a)    Conducting auction sales. 

tax exemption processing & verification

a)    Receipt and processing of applications for tax exemptions;

b)    Issuing of tax exemption letters.