Ghana's Local Juice Industry Gets Major Tax Relief as Excise Duty Cut Takes Effect
Fruit juice manufacturers celebrate government's decision to abolish 20% excise tax on local products from October 2026.
Ghana's Bureau de Change Operators Battle Heavy Tax Burden Threatening Forex Services
COMAC leadership warns that premature taxation on currency exchange operations is squeezing profit margins and risking service availability for Ghanaians.
Parliament's Energy Committee Deputy Pushes Government to Cut Fuel Taxes to Ease Pump Prices
Opposition MP Collins Adomako-Mensah urges government to slash tariffs and levies on petroleum to provide relief to struggling Ghanaians.
Mahama Signs 10 Bills Into Law: Major Overhaul of Ghana's Tax, Justice and Cocoa Systems Begins
President Mahama has formally assented to 10 major bills covering taxation, justice, maritime and cocoa regulation, unlocking sweeping legislative reforms across Ghana's economy.
Ghana to host major continental tax conference as GRA strengthens Africa's fiscal leadership
Ghana Revenue Authority will host WATAF's 8th High-Level Policy Dialogue and 23rd General Assembly in Accra, drawing senior African finance officials.
MTN Ghana's GH¢11.8bn fiscal contribution reshapes telecoms' role in national economy
MTN Ghana paid GH¢11.8 billion in taxes and regulatory fees in 2025, representing nearly 6% of total government revenue and underlining telecom sector's critical importance to public finances.
Accra Brewery threatens shutdown as new excise duty law looms
Major Ghanaian brewer warns of possible closure if 7-15% excise tax on local beer takes effect without review.
Asantehene calls on GRA to broaden tax base beyond traditional taxpayers
The Asantehene has urged Ghana's tax authority to diversify revenue sources and not depend solely on conventional taxpayers.
Asantehene pushes GRA to tap informal sector, plug revenue leaks
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urges Ghana Revenue Authority to bring informal traders into tax system and address revenue losses.
Energy Levy Hike Masks True Cost of Living Crisis, Economist Warns Government
Dr. George Domfe criticises government for insufficiently publicising a 700% increase in the Energy Sector Levy, warning of hidden pressure on households and businesses.
Businesses call on government to broaden tax base and reduce utility expenses in pre-budget push
Ghana's business sector urges wider tax collection and lower utility costs ahead of mid-year budget review.