THE Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is preparing to begin registration of motorcycles in the new series, ‘CJ’, as with just a few more motorcycles being registered, the current ‘CH’ series would draw to a close.The GRA has said that a motorcycle registration series, like that of a motor vehicle, elapses after cycles registered by the Licence Revenue Office reaches the benchmark of nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine (9999).

It also said that the current ‘CH’ series commenced in January 2014.

And in a statement, the GRA has reminded motorists that registration of a new motorcycle attracts a $1000 fee, and the owner of the cycle is required to complete an application form for registration of the new motorcycle and produce a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), valid identification, original and copy of passport or National ID Card, an original invoice, overseas certification of registration or an original cancellation letter of registration of title issued by the relevant agency in the country of origin if it is a used or reconditioned motor vehicle. The owner of the vehicle is also required to submit completed Customs Declaration C72 or C73 forms, and a title (providing information about the country of origin of the sale and all other information pertaining to the motor vehicle).

Motorists are additionally required to submit a tax exemption letter issued by the Tax Exemptions Processing and Verification Unit of the GRA, located at the GRA Headquarters at Camp Street, Georgetown. If tax exemption is granted, a bill of lading and the vehicle must be presented for examination.