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Guyana
Latin America
Lucky Nomads World Index
60.11 / 100
Global rank
#164
Corporate tax
25%
Personal tax
35%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.0 / 10
- Affordability Index7.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.3 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index5.2 / 10
- WiFi Index6.8 / 10
- Admin Ease Index5.5 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.0 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.7 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.3 / 10
- Banking Index5.0 / 10
- GeoStability Index7.1 / 10
- Justice & Order Index5.8 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.6 / 10
- Open Society Index6.0 / 10
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index6.8 / 10
- English Index8.7 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.4 / 10
- AI Access Index5.4 / 10
- Economic Openness Index5.6 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.0 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.3 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Population (approx.)
- 790,000
- Area (km²)
- 214,969 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- GYD
- Currency name
- Guyanese dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- GEO
- Airport name
- Cheddi Jagan International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,430/month
- Main languages
- English
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Latin America
- Web TLD
- .gy
- Phone calling code
- +592
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 25%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 35%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents taxed only on Guyana-source income. Foreign tax relief available under DTTs with Canada, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and CARICOM Member States, plus unilateral relief for non-treaty countries with comparable tax systems.
Dual rate. 25 percent on non-commercial activities, 40 percent on commercial activities (companies deriving over 75 percent of gross income from trading in goods not manufactured by them, or engaged in telecommunication, banking, or insurance other than long-term). Commercial companies subject to a 2 percent Minimum Corporation Tax on turnover as a floor. Telephone companies taxed at 45 percent.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Resident individuals (183 days or more in the calendar year) taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents taxed only on Guyana-source income. Temporary residents exempt from tax on foreign-source income even if received in Guyana. Capital gains tax 20 percent flat, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, no estate tax, net property tax on individuals abolished from year of assessment 2026.
Progressive at 25 percent on the first of chargeable income above the personal allowance and 35 percent above. Annual personal allowance or one third of income, whichever is greater. Monthly threshold raised to from year of income 2026. Rates reduced from 28 and 40 percent under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2025.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Pioneer Industry Tax Holiday
AvailableCorporation tax exemption granted by the Minister of Finance to companies engaged in pioneering activities of a developmental and risk-bearing…
Hinterland Tourism Tax Credit
AvailableTax credit equal to 75 percent of the income and corporation tax otherwise payable on profits from tourism activities conducted in hinterland…
Strategic Sector Permanent Corporate Tax Exemption
AvailablePermanent statutory exemption from corporation tax for companies engaged in designated strategic sectors.
You either qualify for Guyana's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Guyana lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), and talent (points based). Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
3 programmes listed · 3 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Business Visa
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Permit (Employment Visa)
Talent (points based)
1 programmePoints-based or criteria-driven talent routes for in-demand profiles.
- Available
CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons Certificate (CSME Skills Certificate)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Guyana.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- English Index8.7 / 10Very strong english index
- Wealth Protection Index7.4 / 10Strong wealth protection index
- ClimateShield Index7.3 / 10Strong climateshield index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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