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Commissioner General
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote compliance with Guyana’s Tax, Trade and Border Laws and Regulations through education, quality service and responsible enforcement, thereby contributing to the economic and social well being of the people of Guyana. |
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Nadia De Abreu
Public Communications Specialist
Tel: (592) 227-3680 ext 222 |
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Question: Why do I need a TIN if I already have an IRD number?
Answer: The TIN Act (No. 15 of 2006) amends the Income Tax Act and therewith replaces the IRD number. Section 3 of the TIN Act states “The taxpayer Identification Number means the Guyana Revenue Authority taxpayer identification number assigned by the Revenue Authority to a taxpayer for the purpose of transacting business with the Authority under this Act.”
This means that the TIN not only identifies persons for the purposes of Income Tax, but for ALL transactions they may have with the GRA. Since the GRA comprises of various departments such as the Customs and Trade Administration, Licence Revenue Office, Internal Revenue or VAT and Excise Department. In addition, the TIN act makes provisions for persons who conduct business with government departments, Public Corporation and the Central Bank to also further them with a TIN.
The IRD number was only valid for transactions conducted at the Internal Revenue arm of the GRA.
The TIN therefore provides you with a valid number to transact business with the GRA and the other agencies stated above. Accordingly, it is important that you apply and obtain your TIN before December 2007.
(If you have questions on the Taxpayer Identification Number, kindly contact the Registry, GPO Building, Robb Street, Georgetown, Telephone, 225 5587 or write to the Corporate Communications Unit, Guyana Revenue Authority, 210 E Albert and Charlotte Streets, Georgetown.)
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