demand
453,489 arrivals in 2025
Historic record of international arrivals.
Period: 2025
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Short-term rentals in Guyana
This section explains how tourism rental operates in Guyana and how to properly separate the different legal, fiscal, and operational layers. The specific answer depends on the type of property, the method of operation, and the applicable rules.
✓ Information reviewed: 08/26/2026
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This section explains how to analyze market, profitability, and investment in Guyana without confusing the different legal, tax, and operational layers. The concrete answer depends on the type of property, the form of exploitation, and the rules that apply to the case. The specific and verified data is presented below in the Gatavia information block.
Investment analysis must separate general tourism data from the actual metrics of a specific dwelling. National or regional overnight stays help understand demand, but do not equate to occupancy, average price, or profitability of a property.
Tourism market in Guyana
Data, context and key indicators for the tourism market.
growth
Tourism growth 22%
Arrivals grew by 22% compared to 2024.
Period: 2025
forecast
Approximate target 550,000 visitors in 2026
The Government projects around 550,000 visitors.
Period: 2026
market
Business/corporate hub
Georgetown: main urban market
Center of corporate, institutional, and diaspora demand.
Period: 2026
Gatavia market assessment
Regulatory complexity
High
Operational complexity
High
Regulatory risk
High
Investment clarity
High
Regulatory alerts
Public information is not yet available for this section.
Regulatory framework
national
Mandatory GTA license for covered accommodation
Apartments, guesthouses, inns, and hotels may require a GTA license.
Mandatory GTA license for covered accommodation Severity: Critical Summary: Apartments, guesthouses, inns, and hotels may require a GTA license. Impact: Operating without a license may invalidate the legal model of the asset. Recommended action: Classify the establishment and process the license before operating.
national
Apartments may be part of the tourism regime
A tourist apartment may require a GTA license.
Apartments may be part of the tourism regime Application: Apartments used for tourist accommodation Verified rule: A tourist apartment may require a GTA license. Timing: Before publishing/operating Legal reference: Tourist Accommodation Establishments Regulations 2008
national
GTA inspection and standards
The license is linked to compliance with standards and inspection.
GTA inspection and standards Application: Licensed accommodation Verified rule: The license is linked to compliance with standards and inspection. Moment: Initial and during operation Legal reference: GTA licensing regime
Short-term rental taxation
General VAT 14%
General VAT 14%
14
Mandatory VAT threshold G$15m
Mandatory VAT threshold G$15m
Regulatory and market evolution
12/31/2025
453,489 arrivals in 2025
Historic record of international arrivals.
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Gatavia Professionelles Dossier · Guyana
Advanced analysis for owners, managers and investors who need to go beyond public information.
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Sources and reference authorities
Bureau of Statistics Guyana
Arrivals and Departures, CJIA 2013-2026Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority
Deeds and Commercial Registries AuthorityDeeds and Commercial Registries Authority
Registering a Business NameDeeds and Commercial Registries Authority
Commercial Registry ServicesDepartment of Public Information
Department of Public InformationDepartment of Public Information
Guyana records historic tourism growthEnvironmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection AgencyGovernment of Guyana
Government of GuyanaGovernment of Guyana
Government of GuyanaGuyana Office for Investment
Guyana Office for InvestmentGuyana Revenue Authority
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana 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
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana Revenue Authority
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana Revenue Authority
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana Revenue Authority
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana Revenue Authority
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana Revenue Authority
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana Revenue Authority
Guyana Revenue AuthorityGuyana Tourism Authority
Licensing & RegulationsGuyana Tourism Authority
Licensing & Regulatory Management PortalGuyana Tourism Authority
Guyana Tourism AuthorityGuyana Tourism Authority
Guyana Tourism AuthorityMinistry 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
Parliament of GuyanaParliament of Guyana
Guyana Tourism Authority Regulations 2008PROFESSIONAL PDF GUIDE
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