Ghana Revenue Authority - Official

To mobilise revenue for national development in a transparent, fair, effective and efficient manner.

We will achieve this through:
Professional and friendly Client Services
Promotion of voluntary compliance
Application of modern technology PROFILE OF THE GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY

INTRODUCTION

In December 2009, the three tax revenue agencies, the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Value Added Tax Service (VATS) and the Revenue Agencie

s Governing Board (RAGB) Secretariat were merged in accordance with Ghana Revenue Authority Act 2009, Act 791. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) thus replaces the revenue agencies in the administration of taxes and customs duties in the country. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been established to:

· Integrate the management of Domestic Tax and Customs

· Modernise Domestic Tax and Customs operations through the review of processes and procedures

· Integrate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Value Added Tax Service (VATS) into domestic tax operations on functional lines. The establishment of the GRA is a culmination of years of plans to streamline the administration of tax collection in Ghana which began in 1986 when CEPS and IRS were taken out of the Civil Service and made semi- autonomous and self accounting public sector institutions with separate boards. The same year, the National Revenue Secretariat (NRS) was set up to formulate revenue policies, manage tax reforms and supervise the activities of CEPS and IRS. In 1998, the Value Added Tax Service was established to administer VAT and other consumption taxes. The Revenue Agencies Governing Board (RAGB) also began operations in 2001 to supervise and monitor the operations of the Revenue Agencies. In 2002, the Taxpayer Identification Number was introduced to enhance information interchange and risk profiling. Then in 2004, the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) was set up to operate on functional lines as a pilot programme for the future integration of tax administration in Ghana as well as to serve the needs of large taxpayers as a one stop shop operation. It is envisaged that the integration of the Revenue Agencies will bring the following benefits to taxpayers and tax administration. Reduced administrative and tax compliance cost

Better service delivery

Improved departmental information flow. Holistic approach to domestic tax and customs administration

Enhanced revenue mobilisation

The GRA has three main divisions:

Customs Division

Domestic Tax Revenue Division

Support Services Division

The three-winged structure designed to ensure maximum efficiency in the Authority’s core business of revenue mobilisation merges the management support services of finance, administration, research of the erstwhile agencies under one Support Services Division, leaving the Customs Division and the Domestic Tax Revenue Division unencumbered by peripheral functions to focus entirely on revenue collection with Support Services Division supporting them with the required management services.

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01/06/2026

Commissioner of Customs engages Shipping Lines and ICUMS stakeholders on the implementation of 24-hour operations at the Tema Port. The meeting, held at Customs Headquarters on 25th May 2026, focused on strengthening collaboration, improving trade facilitation, and enhancing efficiency in port operations.

30/05/2026

Tune in to Eye on Port on with Kennedy Mornah as we discuss the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS)

29/05/2026

Just as taxes build a stronger nation, a healthy mind builds a stronger you. GRA encourages everyone to manage stress, seek support, and prioritize mental well-being while fulfilling their responsibilities. A healthy mind creates a productive citizen and a stronger Ghana.

29/05/2026

Commissioner-General Touts Technology as a Catalyst for Revenue Growth

Technology and innovation form the bedrock of efforts to structurally transform the Authority and improve the efficiency of tax collection, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, has said.

Mr. Sarpong made this statement while delivering the keynote address at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit held in Accra.

He emphasised the importance of technological advancement over manual systems, noting that traditional processes are often plagued by constraints such as disputes, delays, and, most significantly, revenue leakage.

“We are breaking the bounds of reform through the effective use of technology,” he said, while further highlighting the Authority’s initiatives to leverage technology in its operations.

He mentioned the deployment of Publican AI, a digital inspection tool that supports Customs operations by reducing human discretion, enabling faster assessments, and promoting fairness in import valuation.

The Commissioner-General also noted that the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), which had long been overdue, was launched in April.

The comprehensive tax system, he said, is currently onboarding large taxpayers to enhance efficiency and deliver a smoother tax administration experience.

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to all muslims, we hope that this moment is filled with joy, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the values that bind families, institutions, and nations together.

25/05/2026

We celebrate African Unity!

Here’s to more meaningful collaborations with our fellow Revenue Agencies to make our continent better. Let’s come together to champion our goal of “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063”

Your contribution matters.

AfricanUnion

22/05/2026

GRA carries out Enforcement Activities on businesses in Spintex, Airport & Oyarifa

The Ghana Revenue Authority on Wednesday 20th May, carried out Enforcement Activities. Businesses visited were Strong Machine Co Ltd. in Spintex, Bayu Villa in Airport, Nyankonton Building Materials & Hardware Ent. in Oyarifa, Stone Depot in Oyarifa, and HE Gens Co. Ltd.

With the exception of Stone Depot that was found to be Compliant and on the E-VAT system , the other businesses were noted for Selective Issuance of VAT invoices and non compliance with the tax laws.

The GRA encourages all Ghanaians to report taxpayers who do not comply with the tax laws for investigation. Remember to request a VAT invoice when you receive a service or make a purchase from a VAT- registered taxpayer.

Oyarifa Spintex Airport EVAT VAT Compliance

21/05/2026

GRA Educates Takoradi Taxpayers on Publican AI System

Continuing a series of Tax Education sessions focused on the use and benefits of the Publican AI System, The Ghana Revenue Authority on Tuesday, 19th May held a stakheolder engagement between the Management of the Customs Division of GRA and importers, businesses and taxpayers at the Takoradi Collection.

The session, which included a demonstration of the system and how it works, had interactive discussions led by Desmond Selorm Akpaku and Humphrey Indome.
The engagement session was hosted by the Sector Commander Mr. Walter Blankson

21/05/2026

Ghana’s tax architecture more data and enforcement driven than any point in modern history - Tax report - MyJoyOnline -

Ghana’s tax architecture more data and enforcement driven than any point in modern history - Tax report - MyJoyOnline A Tax Outlook report by legal firm, Bentsi-Enchill Letsa and Ankomah has described Ghana’s current tax administration as moving towards data driven, more enforcement friendly and ambitious ever in the country’s fiscal history. According to the outlook which is prepared for investors targeting Gh...

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