LCA Filing Calendar
Every mandatory deadline under Guyana's Local Content Act — in one place.
Year at a Glance
Key filing deadlines and reporting periods throughout the calendar year.
January
No filings due
February
No filings due
March
- H2 Half-Yearly Report due
April
No filings due
May
No filings due
June
- H1 reporting period ends
July
- H2 reporting period begins
August
No filings due
September
- H1 Half-Yearly Report due
October
No filings due
November
No filings due
December
- H2 reporting period ends
- Annual Local Content Plan due
Filing Requirements
Each mandatory submission under the Local Content Act, with reporting periods, deadlines, and required components.
Half-Yearly Report (H1)
Covers the first six months of the calendar year. Must include Expenditure, Employment, and Capacity Development Sub-Reports with comparative analysis against your Annual Plan targets.
- Expenditure Sub-Report
- Employment Sub-Report
- Capacity Development Sub-Report
- Comparative Analysis Narrative
Half-Yearly Report (H2)
Covers the second six months of the calendar year. Same reporting structure as H1, with additional year-end reconciliation where applicable.
- Expenditure Sub-Report
- Employment Sub-Report
- Capacity Development Sub-Report
- Comparative Analysis Narrative
Annual Local Content Plan
A forward-looking 12-month plan submitted before the start of each calendar year. Includes projected employment, procurement, and capacity development targets for the upcoming year.
- Employment Sub-Plan
- Procurement Sub-Plan
- Capacity Development Sub-Plan
- 12-month forward projections
Local Content Master Plan
A comprehensive, long-term strategic plan required for companies entering into petroleum agreements. Covers the full term of the agreement and must be approved by the Local Content Secretariat.
- 5-year strategic plan
- Employment, Procurement & Capacity Sub-Plans
- Company profile and petroleum agreement references
- Secretariat approval required
Penalties for Late or Non-Filing
Under the Local Content Act, failure to submit required reports by their deadlines can result in fines of up to GY$50 million and potential suspension from the Local Content Register. The Secretariat has progressively increased enforcement activity since 2023.
Companies that miss deadlines may also face delays in contract approvals, procurement certifications, and petroleum agreement renewals.
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