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Guyana

An oil boom economy with a UK treaty and English as the official language, but taxes are high (40% top personal and commercial company rates); worth it for a business there, not for tax.

Income tax, top rate

Secondary

40%

25% band then 40% on higher income.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Guyana · checked 2026-09-29

Capital gains

Secondary

20%

Assets held under 12 months taxed as income.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Guyana · checked 2026-09-29

Corporate

Secondary

25% non-commercial; 40% commercial

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Guyana · checked 2026-09-29

Wealth tax

Unverified

Up to 0.75% (property tax on net property)

Annual tax on individuals' net property above a threshold.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Guyana · checked 2026-09-29

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