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Elsie Appau-Klu

Also known as: Ms Appau-Klu · Elsie Appau · Elsie Appau-Klu Esq · Ms. Appau-Klu · Mrs Appau-Klu · Madam Appau-Klu

Technical Advisor to the Ghana Revenue Authority Commissioner-General who advocates for formalising Ghana's beauty sector and recognising women's economic contributions.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Let us embrace it. #Know your taxes, Pay your taxes and let us build Ghana together. ******* Elsie Appau-Klu is a lawyer and the Technical Advisor to the Commissioner-General, Ghana Revenue Authority; National Coordinator, Sustained Tax Education Programme; Chairperson, Modified

    Modified Taxation Scheme: Ghana’s surest way to inclusive tax administration
  3. Joy Online

    The Technical Advisor to the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Elsie Appau-Klu, has praised mothers for their critical role in shaping families, communities, and the future of Ghana, describing them as the “backbone of society.” Speaking at a Mother’s Day

    Elsie Appau-Klu supports Ho Central Constituency Women’s Wing on Mother’s Day

Yesterday

  1. GRA clarifies no statutory limit on duty-free phones for travellers

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has clarified that there is no law limiting travellers to two duty-free mobile phones. Customs officers instead assess whether phones and goods are genuinely for personal use or are commercial imports, considering factors like condition, packaging, and quantity rather than applying a fixed numerical limit.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. GRA proposes expanding Modified Taxation Scheme to small companies

    The Ghana Revenue Authority is proposing to extend the Modified Taxation Scheme to qualifying small limited liability companies with annual turnover of up to GH¢750,000, allowing eligible businesses to benefit from a simplified tax regime rather than standard corporate compliance requirements. The Commissioner-General announced the policy shift at an MTS stakeholder workshop in Accra, aimed at making the tax system more responsive to small businesses.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Lawyer calls for cosmetology council to formalise Ghana's beauty sector

    Elsie Appau-Klu has called for the establishment of a cosmetology council and formalisation of Ghana's beauty and wellness industry, arguing this will unlock its potential for youth employment, entrepreneurship, and revenue generation. She noted the sector, which ranges from hairdressing to spa services, employs and serves millions of Ghanaians but remains largely informal despite its economic importance.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. GRA expands data analytics in tax administration for revenue growth

    The Ghana Revenue Authority is deepening use of data analytics and statistical tools in tax administration to improve revenue mobilisation and strengthen compliance, citing challenges including VAT collection at only half expected levels and below-target corporate income tax performance. The Technical Advisor to the Commissioner-General stressed that as the economy becomes increasingly digital, tax administration must become intelligent, responsive and data-driven.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. 24-Hour Economy about productivity, not extended work hours

    The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition, rather than simply extending working hours.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 24-Hour Economy focuses on productivity and industrialisation, not extended hours

    The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority said the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through industrialisation and value addition, not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to maximise productive capacity by ensuring industries operate efficiently, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 24-Hour Economy means productivity gains, not just longer hours

    The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition — not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to create better-paying jobs across multiple sectors through industrialisation and maximised productive capacity.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. 24-Hour Economy about productivity transformation, not extended hours

    The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industrial operations, innovation, and value addition rather than simply extending working hours.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. GRA pledges tax certainty to attract UK investors

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has assured investors of a transparent, predictable and growth-oriented tax regime, repositioning itself from a revenue collection agency into a strategic partner supporting economic growth and private sector development.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. GRA reforms tax policy for investor confidence and SME growth

    Ghana's Revenue Authority is shifting focus from tax collection alone to partnership and predictability, introducing a Modified Taxation Scheme to simplify compliance and support SMEs as job creators and innovators. The reform aims to restore investor certainty in policy and taxation as Ghana hosts the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Modified Taxation System aims to include informal sector operators

    Ghana's Modified Taxation System is a simplified tax regime introduced by the Ghana Revenue Authority to bring small and medium-sized enterprises and informal sector operators into the formal tax system, addressing barriers such as complex filing processes and limited access to tax offices that have historically excluded a significant portion of the economy.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. GRA Technical Advisor praises mothers' role in society and nation-building

    Elsie Appau-Klu, Technical Advisor to the Ghana Revenue Authority Commissioner General, addressed Ho Central Constituency Women's Wing on Mother's Day, describing mothers as the "backbone of society" and highlighting their roles as first teachers, caregivers, and contributors to economic development through trading, farming, and small business.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

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