Also known as: GRA · Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division) · Ghana Revenue Authority Customs
Ghana Revenue Authority — tax and customs administration body, recognized for public relations and addressing compliance issues in coverage through 2026.
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… Awuni Sources/Credit: Ghana Standards Authority; Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority; Ghana Revenue Authority; Ghana Automotive Development Programme; Ghana News Agency.
Beyond vehicle age: Why Ghana needs a smarter vehicle import policyJoy Online
… Ten people, including four Customs Division officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority, are currently being held as investigations continue.
Toobu rejects calls to recall Parliament over 3.9-tonne cocaine shipmentJoy Online
… The Minister gave the advice in a speech read for him by Mr Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the opening of the 8th High-Level Policy Dialogue and 23rd General Assembly of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) in Accr …
Finance Minister advises African governments to strengthen regional tax cooperationJoy Online
Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has called for stronger cooperation among African tax administrations to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation and support sustainable development. …
GRA Commissioner-General calls for stronger tax cooperation to boost regional revenue mobilisationJoy Online
… Four of the accused persons are reportedly linked to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and are facing allegations relating to the handling of Customs scanning procedures at the Tema Port. …
We don’t have the capacity to effectively monitor our ports – Oliver VormaworJoy Online
… When asked whether his argument implied that officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) conducting scanning operations were incapable of detecting narcotics, the MP said the different agencies had distinct areas of expertise. …
NACOC exclusion from routine sea port checks contributing to rising cocaine trafficking – Akwatia MPJoy Online
… Four of the accused persons are reportedly linked to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and are facing allegations relating to the handling of Customs scanning procedures at the Tema Port. …
3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine bust in France a national embarrassment to Ghana – Kofi BentilJoy Online
… Six people have been denied bail by the Kwabenya Circuit Court in connection with the shipment, including four Ghana Revenue Authority Customs officers accused in relation to the handling of scanning procedures at Tema Port. …
Kofi Bentil questions Mahama’s meetings with security officials over cocaine shipment linked to GhanaFinancial economist Dr. Razak Opoku has praised KGL Group's continuous growth, arguing it benefits Ghana through revenue to the National Lottery Authority and Ghana Revenue Authority, and investment in sports and entertainment. He also commended President Mahama for not succumbing to what he characterizes as propaganda calling for abrogation of the NLA–KGL contract.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Financial economist Dr. Razak Opoku has praised KGL Group's continuous growth, arguing it benefits Ghana through revenue to the National Lottery Authority and Ghana Revenue Authority, and investment in sports and entertainment. He also commended President Mahama for not succumbing to what he characterizes as propaganda calling for abrogation of the NLA–KGL contract.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has been named PR Organisation of the Year 2025 in the Public Sector Category at the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana Excellence Awards, recognizing its commitment to professional public relations and strategic communication. The award was presented at the 2026 National PR Summit in Koforidua.
30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A JoyNews Research investigation identified discrepancies in payment records, duplicate names, and unsupported expenditure related to GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. Some evacuees allegedly received less than the announced GH¢5,500 package, though a returnee group disputes this; Parliament's Minority has called for an independent audit amid the controversy.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian small and medium businesses should carefully assess whether used pickups and SUVs suit their specific transport needs before purchasing fleet vehicles, as unsuitable models or high maintenance costs can quickly offset bulk discounts. The real value lies in matching vehicle specifications to farming, delivery, or fieldwork conditions and coordinating maintenance with drivers, mechanics, and finance staff.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has rejected manufacturers' and importers' calls for a deadline extension on the January 1, 2027 ban on polystyrene foam and selected single-use plastics, citing profits made at the expense of the environment and public health. The ban targets takeaway food packs, foam mattresses, ceiling panels, and roofing insulation.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is introducing a collection and monitoring system for VAT on foreign digital services, but this is not a new tax nor a rate increase — VAT on these services has been part of Ghana's law since 2022 and the combined rate remains 20 per cent. The change is only in how the tax is collected, shifting from reliance on foreign companies to self-declare to a new collection mechanism.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery has reduced its debt from $650 million to about $300 million through a restructuring programme supported by the Energy Sector Levies Act, according to its Managing Director. The refinery has also settled exposures to four banks as part of efforts to restore its financial viability.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery's managing director reports the refinery was near total collapse upon his January 2025 appointment, with GH¢10 billion in accumulated losses, debt of $517 million, and two major production units non-functional since 2019 and 2021 respectively.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Tema Oil Refinery reported a profit before tax of GH¢1.24 billion in 2025, its first profitable year in a decade, attributed to prudent management and improved commercial operations. The refinery reduced trade and other payables from GH¢7.1 billion to GH¢5 billion and cut receivables days from 1,099 to 652.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery's Managing Director disclosed that when the current management assumed office in May 2025, TOR had accumulated losses of approximately GH¢10 billion and debt of about US$517 million, alongside a negative equity position of GH¢7.6 billion by end-2024. He attributed the deterioration to prolonged operational shutdowns, outstanding statutory obligations, and growing liabilities, noting that key production units had been inactive since 2019–2021 and audited financial statements had not been filed for six years.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Security forces cleared about 30 structures at Labadi Beach on October 2 at the request of Labadi Beach Hotel, which is owned by the State's pension fund. The Presidency denied it was a government operation, but the demolition affected 85 businesses and about 4,000 jobs, mostly held by women.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Customs Division of Ghana's Revenue Authority has urged importers, exporters and trade actors to minimise documentation errors, warning that inaccurate or incomplete declarations delay Customs processing and increase business costs. Recurring problems include missing supporting documentation, data-entry errors in vehicle specifications, incomplete certificates of origin, and incorrect invoices and bills of lading.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-hour economy policy, launched in July 2025 to boost productivity and industrialisation, has laid its foundations, and the government's next priority is translating that groundwork into sustainable jobs, particularly for youth, according to Cape Coast South MP George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Helena Akua Denkyi, a Ghana Revenue Authority contract staff member and one of six accused in the alleged 3.9-tonne cocaine case, filed an application to be struck out. The Kwabenya Circuit Court adjourned to November 5, 2026, to rule on the application.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has cleared Say Cheers of tax non-compliance and apologized after a review confirmed the business had met its tax obligations, reversing a previous September 2026 inspection at Accra Mall where GRA officers had publicly questioned the company's VAT compliance.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, has urged the government to shift from expenditure cuts to job-led growth, warning that excessive spending compression risks undermining economic growth without creating decent jobs or attracting investment for inclusive development. Ghana's debt-to-GDP ratio declined from 61.8 per cent at the end of 2024 to 45 per cent by June 2026, achieving debt sustainability ahead of the IMF's 2028 programme target, but Prof Bokpin cautions that continuing over-compression of spending could stabilize the economy without fostering inclusive growth.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Daily Guide reader describes recent encounters with Ghana Customs Service and Ghana Post, questioning whether there is an unannounced "duty payment offensive" or tax-net widening in Ghana. The piece references a GRA clarification from September 2026 stating there is no automatic rule requiring travelers to pay duties for carrying more than two mobile phones into the country, following a public uproar over statements by the Customs Commissioner.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Finance will meet maritime and logistics stakeholders on October 21 to discuss proposed changes to customs clearance procedures at Tema Port, following concerns from the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana about delays in shipping invoices, payment processing, and container releases that are increasing costs for businesses.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tano North MP Dr. Gideon Boako says Ghana Revenue Authority's implementation of 20% VAT on cross-border digital services imposes an additional financial burden on Ghanaians, young entrepreneurs, and businesses, arguing that while legally not new, it is economically equivalent to a new tax on previously untaxed transactions.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana is prioritising equity investment over debt financing to sustain economic recovery and reduce reliance on high-cost borrowing, including Eurobonds, according to George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, MP for Cape Coast South and member of Parliament's Finance Committee. He said the strategy aims to attract private and domestic capital into productive sectors capable of creating jobs while avoiding excessive borrowing that could increase the country's debt burden.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's government has declined substantially all Constitutional Review Committee proposals for natural resource governance, including a public trust framework, parliamentary oversight, and mining community revenue sharing, dismissing them as addressable through existing law rather than constitutional amendment.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Revenue Authority says its Publican AI system generated an additional GH¢1 billion in customs revenue in April 2026, a finding presented at the 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum in Jakarta. The GRA highlighted how AI and digital tax systems are boosting revenue mobilisation, particularly for informal economy businesses.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Customs Division intercepted dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs valued at GH¢11.2 million at Akatsi in the Volta Region; the vehicle used was abandoned by occupants during the intelligence-led operation.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Revenue Authority says artificial intelligence used to detect customs undervaluation generated an additional GH¢1 billion in revenue in April 2026 alone. The authority presented this finding at the seventh Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum in Jakarta, highlighting Ghana's digital tax reforms including the Integrated Customs Management System, Ghana Card integration, and the Modified Taxation Scheme.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's MSMEs, which account for over 90 per cent of all businesses and contribute roughly 70 per cent to national GDP, often hit growth ceilings because their legal identities cannot keep up with their ambition. Choosing the right legal structure and regulatory classification—such as incorporating for limited liability protection—can be a consequential business decision for scaling up.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Accounts Committee has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify recovery of outstanding taxes owed by public institutions including Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Water Company, and the Electricity Company of Ghana. The committee's chairperson stressed the need for greater transparency in tax collection.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Energy Minister told Parliament that about 2,000 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana have been retrieved from ports, with approximately 283 still unidentified; a committee is investigating the remaining containers, with an official report expected by end of October 2026.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court Commercial Court 3 in Accra has granted a preservation order protecting Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited's equipment installed at 25 fuel depots across the country, pending the resolution of the company's legal dispute with the Ghana Revenue Authority over a US$500 million investment. SML received a request from GRA to remove its equipment from the BOST depot, prompting the company to take legal action.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that beyond renegotiating the NLA–KGL contract, Ghana should reform the legal and financial structure of the lottery arrangement to ensure the state receives maximum economic benefit from the industry. President Mahama ordered a comprehensive review of the contract's terms, and negotiations are continuing to improve the state's revenue share.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, criticizes the government and GRA for imposing a 20% VAT on cross-border digital services, arguing that while the government claims it is collecting existing tax rather than introducing new tax, the policy effectively increases costs for consumers on services like subscriptions, online advertising, software and educational platforms. He contends the 20% rate could disproportionately affect young entrepreneurs and small businesses relying on digital tools.
16 October 2026 · The Chronicle →