A Taxpayer Identification Number, or TIN, is the unique identifier used by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) for a taxpayer. A company’s incorporation and its taxpayer registration are separate processes.
This guide covers the organisation/company TIN route. A sole trader generally uses an individual TIN and should not follow the company route without confirming the correct treatment with GRA.
Quick answer
A company applies using the current G0016 Taxpayer Registration Form — Organisation. GRA’s current application page lists the completed form, a copy of the certificate of incorporation and valid identification for two directors. Applications may begin online or be submitted in person, but the online route is hybrid: original documents must be presented at a designated GRA office before payment and collection of the certificate.
Step 1: Confirm the correct taxpayer type
Use the organisation route for a company registered under the Companies Act and for other organisation categories identified by GRA. Do not assume that a registered business name or sole-trader operation needs a separate company TIN.
The TIN is intended to remain with the organisation throughout its lifecycle. If organisational information changes later, G0016 can also be used as an amendment form.
Step 2: Obtain the current G0016 form
Download the current G0016 Taxpayer Registration Form — Organisation and its guide from GRA’s official forms catalogue. Supplementary forms may apply to partnerships or additional locations.
The form requests information such as:
- legal and trading names;
- registration number and date;
- legal and business addresses;
- authorised contact information;
- organisation category;
- officers or related persons; and
- declaration information.
Complete the form using the exact information in the incorporation and identification documents.
Step 3: Prepare the company document package
For a company, GRA’s current application page lists:
- completed G0016 organisation taxpayer-registration form;
- copy of the certificate of incorporation; and
- valid identification for two directors.
GRA may request clarification, originals or additional documents during verification. Do not describe the three-item operational list as a guarantee that no other evidence will ever be required.
Step 4A: Apply online
GRA’s current online route is:
1. Create an eServices account. 2. Log in to the taxpayer-registration portal. 3. Check eligibility. 4. Complete the online registration. 5. Upload the supporting documents. 6. Wait for GRA’s review and any request for clarification. 7. When notified, visit the designated GRA office with the originals and any additional requested documents. 8. Pay the applicable fee and collect the TIN certificate.
Because office finalisation and original-document presentation remain part of the route, it should not be described as a fully online end-to-end service.
Step 4B: Apply in person
For the in-person route:
1. Complete G0016. 2. Submit the form and supporting documents to the registration clerk at a GRA office. 3. The clerk enters the information into GRA’s system. 4. A supervisor reviews the application. 5. After approval, pay the fee and collect the certificate.
Fees, payment and collection
As last verified on 14 August 2026, GRA stated:
- GYD 1,000 for a new TIN certificate; and
- GYD 2,000 for a reprint.
GRA also listed cashier services, MMG, Bill Express and specified registered commercial banks as payment options. Confirm the currently accepted channel for this transaction before paying.
For an approved online application, GRA stated that the applicant has one month to pay and collect the certificate before a re-submission may be required. Treat that as a current operational statement rather than a permanent statutory service rule.
What the TIN does—and does not do
The organisation TIN identifies the taxpayer. It does not by itself:
- register the company for VAT;
- activate PAYE employer obligations;
- register the employer or employees with NIS;
- create a trade or sector licence; or
- prove that the company is tax compliant.
Those are separate processes with their own tests and documentation.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the organisation route for a sole trader without confirming the correct taxpayer type.
- Uploading documents online but failing to complete office finalisation.
- Presenting names or addresses that do not match the incorporation records.
- Treating VAT questions on an older registration form as current VAT-threshold authority.
- Allowing the one-month collection period to expire after approval.
Official sources
- GRA — Apply for a TIN
- GRA — Taxpayer Registration: Organisation
- GRA — Forms
- GRA — Cost of a New or Replacement TIN
Editorial note
This guide provides general information, not tax or legal advice. Confirm the current form, documents, fee, payment channel and collection arrangements directly with GRA before applying.
