demand
453.489 llegadas en 2025
Récord histórico de llegadas internacionales.
Period: 2025
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Short-term rentals in Guyana
Guía profesional 2026 sobre vivienda turística y alojamientos de corta estancia en Guyana: licencias GTA, fiscalidad, inversión, operación y mercados clave.
✓ Information reviewed: 08/26/2026
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Guyana es uno de los mercados turísticos de mayor crecimiento porcentual del Caribe/Guianas: 453.489 llegadas en 2025, un 22% más que en 2024 y récord histórico.
La demanda mezcla diáspora, negocio ligado al crecimiento petrolero, eventos y ecoturismo. Georgetown concentra business travel; Rupununi, Essequibo y lodges interiores concentran naturaleza y experiencia.
Tourism market in Guyana
Data, context and key indicators for the tourism market.
growth
Crecimiento turístico 22%
Las llegadas crecieron 22% frente a 2024.
Period: 2025
forecast
Objetivo aproximado 550.000 visitantes en 2026
El Gobierno proyecta alrededor de 550.000 visitantes.
Period: 2026
market
Business/corporate hub
Georgetown: principal mercado urbano
Centro de demanda corporativa, institucional y diáspora.
Period: 2026
Gatavia market assessment
Regulatory complexity
High
Operational complexity
High
Regulatory risk
High
Investment clarity
High
Regulatory alerts
critical
Licencia GTA obligatoria para accommodation cubierto
Apartments, guest houses, inns y hotels pueden requerir licencia GTA.
Regulatory framework
national
Licencia GTA para Tourism Accommodation Establishment
Sí, la licencia GTA es obligatoria para las categorías cubiertas.
Las Regulations 2008 definen Tourism Accommodation Establishment de forma expresa e incluyen apartment, guest house e inn.
national
Los apartamentos pueden estar dentro del régimen turístico
Un apartamento turístico puede requerir licencia GTA.
La definición normativa incluye apartment entre los establecimientos turísticos regulados.
national
Inspección y estándares GTA
La licencia está ligada al cumplimiento de estándares e inspección.
La GTA verifica requisitos antes de licenciar y puede controlar continuidad.
Short-term rental taxation
VAT general 14%
14
Umbral obligatorio VAT G$15m
Regulatory and market evolution
12/31/2025
453.489 llegadas en 2025
Guyana cierra 2025 con récord y +22%.
01/01/2008
Tourism Accommodation Establishments Regulations 2008
Se consolida el régimen de licencia para hotel, apartment, guest house e inn.
01/01/2008
Lodges and Resorts Regulations 2008
Se establece régimen específico de lodges/resorts.
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Gatavia Professional Dossier · Guyana
Advanced analysis for owners, managers and investors who need to go beyond public information.
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Due diligence
Professional checks before purchasing, operating or converting short-term accommodation.
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Advanced regulation
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Professional taxation
Advanced tax treatment, scenarios and issues requiring special attention.
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Professional operations
Processes, recurring obligations and documentary control.
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Investors
Risks, costs, profitability, scenarios and criteria before making an investment decision.
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Managers
Compliance, representation, reporting and professional management for third parties.
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Metrics and alerts
Professional indicators covering market, demand, risk and regulatory evolution.
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Sources and reference authorities
Bureau of Statistics Guyana
Arrivals and Departures, CJIA 2013-2026Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority
Commercial Registry FAQsDeeds and Commercial Registries Authority
Registering a Business NameDeeds and Commercial Registries Authority
Commercial Registry ServicesDepartment of Public Information
National Tourism Policy and Strategic Action Plan 2026Department of Public Information
Guyana records historic tourism growthEnvironmental Protection Agency
EPA PermitsGovernment of Guyana
Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest)Government of Guyana
Environmental Protection Agency profileGuyana Office for Investment
Investment Resources 2026Guyana Revenue Authority
Income Tax 2026 revised personal allowanceGuyana Revenue Authority
VAT Rates & CalculationsGuyana Revenue Authority
VAT Policy 24 — RegistrationGuyana Revenue Authority
VAT Act and Regulations revised 2026Guyana Revenue Authority
Zero-Rated & Exempt SuppliesGuyana Revenue Authority
Capital Gains TaxGuyana Revenue Authority
Legislative Changes 2025-2026Guyana Revenue Authority
Frequently Asked QuestionsGuyana Revenue Authority
Corporation Tax Rates & CalculationsGuyana Revenue Authority
Hotel Accommodation Tax ActGuyana Revenue Authority
VAT Policy 34 — Rental/Sale of Land & BuildingsGuyana Revenue Authority
Apply for TINGuyana Tourism Authority
Licensing & RegulationsGuyana Tourism Authority
Licensing & Regulatory Management PortalGuyana Tourism Authority
About the GTAGuyana Tourism Authority
Licensed accommodation directoryMinistry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce
18% increase in visitor arrivals Jan-Jul 2025Parliament of Guyana
Guyana Tourism Authority (Tourism Accommodation Establishments) Regulations 2008Parliament of Guyana
Guyana Tourism Authority (Lodges and Resorts) Regulations 2008Parliament of Guyana
Guyana Tourism Authority Regulations 2008PROFESSIONAL PDF GUIDE
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