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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 Agencies 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.

UNU-INRA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMSA delegation from the United Nations University – Institute for Na...
09/10/2026

UNU-INRA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

A delegation from the United Nations University – Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA), led by Dr. Richard Munang, has paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner of the Customs Division, Mr. Aaron Kanor, in Accra. Present were the Head of Mining, Mr. Eric Bonney, and the Assistant Commissioner, Training, Mr. Ofori-Atta.

The visit explored collaboration on value retention, traceability and capacity building in Ghana's mining sector. The Commissioner briefed the delegation on the Division's electronic seal and tracking system — now about 90 per cent implemented — which secures gold shipments from mine site to port, uploads documents directly into ICUMS and tracks duty-exempt equipment to prevent diversion, with a nationwide rollout to follow the Ahafo and Ashanti pilot.

Dr. Munang proposed joint research to track value addition, retain thirty per cent of added value in-country, and quantify mining's hidden health, land and food costs. The Institute also offered free training for officers from early next year, complementing the Division's Green Customs programme.

Both sides agreed to formalise the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding covering data sharing, policy development and knowledge exchange across Africa.

09/10/2026
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08/10/2026

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Join John Yaw Buabeng (Rev.), Head of Compliance & Enforcement, VAT Administration on

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07/10/2026

Let's get Tax Educated!
What is VAT?
What does it mean to be VAT Compliant?
How do i register for VAT?

📻Tune in to Citi 97.3 FM
🗓Thursday, 8th October
⏰️ At 9:00am

Dr. Dominic Naab, Head of VAT Administration will answer these questions and more!

GACL HONOURS SRO COMFORT DEDAA OMARIThe Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has honoured Senior Revenue Officer (SRO) ...
07/10/2026

GACL HONOURS SRO COMFORT DEDAA OMARI

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has honoured Senior Revenue Officer (SRO) Comfort Dedaa Omari for outstanding customer service during this year’s Customer Service Week celebration.

Held under the theme “The Extra Mile: One Airport, One Experience, One Responsibility,” this year’s awards recognised exceptional commitment and contributions to enhancing customer experience at Accra International Airport.

Throughout the year, SRO Omari consistently demonstrated the highest standards of courtesy, patience, and adaptive problem-solving while diligently performing her core duties at a high volume port of entry.

By upholding the core values of Integrity, Fairness, and Service, SRO Omari has not only set a benchmark for customer service excellence within the Division, but has also enhanced the reputation of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Addressing staff of GACL and stakeholders at the official launch of this year’s Customer Service Week, the Managing Director of GACL, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, noted that this year’s celebration focuses on what GACL and stakeholders within the airport community can do to create a positive experience at the airport, moving beyond merely meeting standards.

The ceremony also saw the launch of the _Pocket Guide for Enhancing Customer Experience and the One Airport, One Responsibility, One Experience initiative.

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GACL HONOURS SRO COMFORT DEDAA OMARIThe Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has honoured Senior Revenue Officer (SRO) ...
07/10/2026

GACL HONOURS SRO COMFORT DEDAA OMARI

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has honoured Senior Revenue Officer (SRO) Comfort Dedaa Omari for outstanding customer service during this year’s Customer Service Week celebration.

Held under the theme “The Extra Mile: One Airport, One Experience, One Responsibility,” this year’s awards recognised exceptional commitment and contributions to enhancing customer experience at Accra International Airport.

Throughout the year, SRO Omari consistently demonstrated the highest standards of courtesy, patience, and adaptive problem-solving while diligently performing her core duties at a high volume port of entry.

By upholding the core values of Integrity, Fairness, and Service, SRO Omari has not only set a benchmark for customer service excellence within the Division, but has also enhanced the reputation of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Addressing staff of GACL and stakeholders at the official launch of this year’s Customer Service Week, the Managing Director of GACL, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, noted that this year’s celebration focuses on what GACL and stakeholders within the airport community can do to create a positive experience at the airport, moving beyond merely meeting standards.

The ceremony also saw the launch of the _Pocket Guide for Enhancing Customer Experience and the One Airport, One Responsibility, One Experience initiative.

07/10/2026

This Customer Service Week, GRA celebrates our Customers and our commitment to going the extra mile to make every interaction count. Excellent service isn't just what we do, it's how we serve. 💛

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Accra

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 05:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+233209267947

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