Pay import taxes on motor vessels – GRA to persons dodging agency

…threatens to take action to enforce compliance

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Tuesday said that it is aware of several instances where motor vessels are being imported, registered and operating in Guyana without the payment of the applicable taxes.
In a warning to all such importers, the GRA said these persons must have themselves “fully regularised, by submitting the relevant documents pertaining to the importation and registration of these vessels to the Revenue Authority’s, Law Enforcement and Investigations Division on or before January 31, 2023, to have the said motor vessels deemed entered in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01”.
According to the tax agency, failure to do so will allow the GRA to take the necessary actions to enforce compliance.
“Be reminded that the Authority faithfully remains your partner in development of Guyana and is committed to working with all such persons to ensure compliance with the nation’s tax, trade and border laws administered,” GRA said in its statement.