The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) held a joint meeting on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, to discuss the implementation of the Value Added …
Value Added Tax (VAT)
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Economy and Finance
GRA emphasizes tax compliance in 2026, unveils amended VAT Act
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has kicked off 2026 with a renewed focus on tax compliance, as Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong declares the year “a year of compliance”. In his …
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Economy and Finance
GRA denies targeting local businesses in tax enforcement drive
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pushed back against claims that its intensified tax enforcement disproportionately targets local businesses, arguing the outcome reflects the structure of the economy rather than …
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Economy and FinanceNews
Reformed VAT Bill passed as COVID-19 Levy and others abolished
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill, 2025, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s VAT regime. The new law replaces the existing flat-rate system with a …
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Economy and Finance
VAT Reforms: traders clash with gov’t over unfair system
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms have sparked intense debate, with the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) warning of devastating consequences for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). But the …
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Economy and FinanceNews
Retail sales, VAT collections jump over 30% in first five months of 2025
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsDomestic VAT collections for the first five months of 2025 rose by 33.6% to GH¢8.31 billion, compared to GH¢6.22 billion recorded during the same period in 2024 That’s according to …
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Economy and FinanceNews
VAT reforms: GRA targets September 2025 to finalise report ahead of 2026 budget
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it is on course to complete work on the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms by September 2025. The reforms, which aim …
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Economy and Finance
IMF, key stakeholders to determine improved new VAT system
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAdnan Adams Mohammed The government, through the finance ministry, is taking a consultative approach towards plausible tax reforms, especially with regards to the Value Added Tax (VAT). The Ministry, in …