Guyana Property Transport, Stamp Duty & CGT Calculator
Compute total real estate acquisition and disposal costs: 2.0% statutory Stamp Duty, Deeds Registry filing & advertising fees, legal conveyancing rates, and 20% Capital Gains Tax in G$.
Property Valuation & History
Exempts vendor from 20% CGT if primary dwelling home.
Transport & Conveyance Cost Matrix Deeds Registry & GRA Schedule
| Conveyance Element | Payable By | Fee / Tax (G$) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory Stamp Duty | Purchaser | G$600,000 | 2.0% of Sale Value |
| Advocate Legal Fees | Purchaser | G$375,000 | 1.25% |
| Deeds Registry Filing & Gazette | Purchaser | G$7,500 | Statutory fee |
| Total Purchaser Closing Cost | Buyer Outlay | G$982,500 | 3.28% |
| Vendor Capital Gains Tax (CGT) | Vendor | G$1,600,000 | 20% on Gain |
Deeds Registry Advertisement: Notice of transport must be published in the Official Gazette for three consecutive Saturdays. Any creditor may enter an opposition before the transport is passed.
Conveyancing Requirements:
- GRA Compliance: Both parties must provide tax clearance certificates from GRA.
- Rates & Taxes: City Constabulary or NDC rates must be fully settled with clearance letter.
- Survey Plan: Transports require a certified cadastral survey plan registered with Lands and Surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Authoritative statutory guidance and compliance details
1. What is a Property Transport in Guyana?
A Transport is the official Roman-Dutch root-of-title conveyance instrument used to transfer ownership of freehold immovable property, executed before a Supreme Court Judge and recorded in the Deeds Registry under Cap 5:01.
2. What is the Stamp Duty rate on property transfers in Guyana?
Stamp Duty on the transport or conveyance of immovable property is 2.0% of the declared purchase price or GRA market valuation, whichever is higher, under the Tax Act Cap 80:01.
3. When does Capital Gains Tax (CGT) apply to real estate in Guyana?
Capital Gains Tax of 20% applies to the net capital gain realized upon the sale of real property owned for less than 25 years. Transfers of an individual's primary residential home may qualify for statutory exemptions.
4. What are the legal fees for property conveyancing in Guyana?
Legal fees charged by attorneys-at-law typically range from 1.0% to 2.0% of the property purchase price, subject to standard bar association tariff guidelines.
5. What is the Certificate of Compliance required by the GRA?
Before any transport can be passed in the Deeds Registry, both the vendor and the purchaser must obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Guyana Revenue Authority certifying that all income taxes, property taxes, and liabilities are fully paid.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
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📊 Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) & NIS Statutory Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (GYD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | GY$ 0.00 |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & South American CARICOM & Guyana Revenue Authority Lead
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