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GRA to ramp up enforcement of issuance of bonds/security in Excise Duty compliance requirements

Mr. Kwabena Apau Awua Anto   Mr. Kwabena Apau Awua Anto, Head of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Excise Unit, has revealed that the GRA will soon rigorously enforce the Excise Duty law that requires manufacturers of excisable goods to issue a bond or security.   “All manufacturers producing excisable …

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Joe Ghartey Sworn In As New GRA Board Chair

Caption: Hon. Ghartey chairing the first Board meeting of GRA   Experienced lawyer and Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Constituency, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has been sworn in as the Chair of the Governing Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).   His oath of office was administered by the Minister …

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GRA auctioning COCOBOD’s chemicals, fertilizers, others over GH¢3.9 billion duty dispute

In a shocking development, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) finds itself in a dire financial situation as its agro products, essential for the upcoming cocoa season, are being auctioned due to a failure to pay a staggering GH¢3.9 billion in duty to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This development, could …

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AG, GRA Sued by West Blue Ghana Over Termination Of GH¢289m Contract

    West Blue Ghana Limited has filed a lawsuit against the Attorney-General (AG) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra over the termination of the National Single Window and Integrated Risk Management System (NSW) contract, amounting to over GH¢289 million. …

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GUTA fights GRA over plot to collapse businesses in Ashanti Region

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has accused the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of harassing its members in the Ashanti Region. At a stakeholder meeting organised by the Chamber of Automobile Dealership Ghana (CODEG) in collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority …

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Property rate: GRA exempt churches, schools, cemeteries others

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has exempted churches, cemeteries, and schools, among others registered with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) from the payment of property rate. According to the GRA, the Local Governance Act 2016 (Act 936) mandates all persons and corporate bodies who own immovable properties to …

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Bawumia launches Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate for GRA

The Vice President of the Republic, H.E Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Thursday, March 30, launched the Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate for the Ghana Revenue Authority – Official (GRA). The new platform can be accessed through a QR Code, an online portal, or a USSD. The Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate enables …

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ECG disconnects Ho Airport, Volta GRA, Ho Tech Uni., KFC over power debts

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has disconnected power supply to some institutions in Ho in the Volta region. Power supply was cut to the Ho Airport which owes the power distributing company GHS63,000 on Monday, 20 March 2023. The Ho Technical University, the regional office of the Ghana Revenue …

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‘We are not targeting your businesses’ – GRA refutes Ken Agyapong’s allegations

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has responded to recent allegations that its officials have been unfairly targeting business concerns belonging to Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central. A statement from the GRA’s Communications and Public Affairs department said the claims by the lawmaker including that his companies …

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Kusi Boateng and Kwabena Adu Gyamfi are distinct individuals – GRA writes to Ablakwa

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed that Victor Kusi Boateng and Kwabena Adu Gyamfi are distinct individuals according to their Tax Identification Number (TIN) records. The GRA in a February 3, 2023 letter addressed to the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, explained how the different TINS were acquired by the …

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