Crypto tax in Guyana
How is cryptocurrency taxed in Guyana?
Cryptocurrency in Guyana is classified as taxed_as_income and is subject to a headline rate of 40%.
Common questions
- What is the capital gains tax rate in Guyana?
- The capital gains tax rate in Guyana is 20%.
- Is there a long-term exemption for crypto gains in Guyana?
- There is no long-term exemption for cryptocurrency gains in Guyana.
Crypto in Guyana is taxed as ordinary income.
Treatment
taxed as ordinary income
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
40%
Guyana has no special crypto regime, so any profit you make as a resident individual from disposing of cryptocurrency is generally treated under ordinary income tax rules rather than as a tax‑free gain, regardless of how long you hold it.
“The GRA also indicated that it is not equipped to adequately recover taxes related to crypto currency, but based on the Income Tax Act, such activities would be taxable.” — Guyana Revenue Authority / Guyana FIU (Government of Guyana)
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.