Georgetown: The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced the sale of Liquor, Trade and Miscellaneous Licence to holders and has simultaneously launched a campaign to target defaulters. As such, persons are urged to acquire their relevant licence with immediate effect. Holders of Restaurant Liquor; Off Licence; Spirit Shop; Members’ Club; Hotel; Malt Liquor & Wine can purchase their licences in Georgetown at the GRA’s Headquarters which is located at 200-201 Camp Street Georgetown.
GRA said persons residing in Anna Regina and New Amsterdam can purchase their licences from the GRA’s Branch Offices in those locations.
Trade & Miscellaneous Licences can be purchased at Guyana Revenue Authority, Licence Revenue Office or at GRA’s Branch Offices in Anna Regina, New Amsterdam, Corriverton, Parika, Linden and Bartica.
Liquor Licence holders are required to pay the relevant fees and submit the following documents to the Licence Revenue Office:
– Taxpayer Identification Number
– 2013 Liquor Licence
– Valid Form of Identification (National Identification Card or Passport)
– Completed Renewal Application Form
In the case of Trade and Miscellaneous licences the requirements differ depending on the type of Licence. For General Shop, Butcher Shop, Pharmacy, Cinema, Internet Café & Lumber Yard Licences applicants are required to submit:
– A valid form of Identification
– Tax Identification Number;
– Sanitary Certificate;
– Business Registration and
– Licence for 2013
For Betting Shop, Insurance Companies, Video Rental, Pawn Shop, House Agent, Auctioneer, and Rice Factory Licences applicants are required to submit:
– A valid form of Identification
– Tax Identification Number
– Business Registration and
– Licence for 2013
It should be noted that if an individual is serving as a Power of Attorney, sufficient proof must be provided to the Licencing officer when renewing Liquor Licences.
The GRA wishes to further advise the public that in accordance with the Intoxicating Liquor Licencing Act, Chapter 82:21, failure to obtain the relevant licences to operate can result in enforcement actions being taken and goods forfeited.
For more information on the requirements for the renewal of Liquor, Trade and Miscellaneous Licences persons are urged to contact the Licence Revenue Office on telephone 227-6060 or 227-8222 exts 1018 – 1020.
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