Last updated : 11.05.2026
Expense rules in Guyana.
Guyana applies VAT at 14%. Oil boom since 2019 (offshore Exxon), rapidly growing economy.
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1Expense rules & reclaimable VAT
VAT 14% single rate.
| Category | VAT | Reclaim | Cap / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | 14% | Deductible | Tax invoice + TIN |
| Lodging | 14% | Deductible | TIN |
| Alcohol | 14% | Limited | Excluded |
| Fuel | 14% | Deductible | Invoice |
| Transport | 14% | Deductible | Taxi/airfare |
| Gifts | 14% | Non-deductible | Cap |
Receipt
Tax invoice
TIN mandatory
SourcesGuyana Revenue Authority
2Mileage allowance
Actual.
| Mode | Allowance | Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal car | – | Fuel | Invoice |
| Company car | – | Card | – |
| Taxi | – | 100% receipt | Invoice |
Tracking
Logbook
Date, distance
SourcesGuyana Revenue Authority
3Per diem and travel allowances
Company policy. Oil boom: Georgetown expensive.
| Destination | Meal | Lodging / night | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | GYD 5 500 | GYD 22 000 | GYD 38 000 |
| Linden | GYD 4 500 | GYD 18 000 | GYD 30 000 |
| New Amsterdam | GYD 4 200 | GYD 16 500 | GYD 28 000 |
| Other | GYD 3 800 | GYD 15 000 | GYD 25 000 |
Conversion
~1 EUR = 225 GYD
Variable
SourcesGuyana Revenue Authority
4Foreign VAT recovery
Residents only.
| Zone | Mechanism | Deadline | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Credit | Monthly | Return |
| Non-resident | None | – | Final cost |
| Oil | PSA | Per contract | Production Sharing |
Limitations
6 years
Keep
SourcesGuyana Revenue Authority
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