Business News of 2026-09-23
GRA seeks new tax strategy as digital businesses and telecoms expand
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has called for a review of Ghana’s tax approach to keep pace with the rapid growth of the telecommunications and digital economy.
Dr Martin Kolbil Yamborigya, Commissioner of the GRA’s Domestic Tax Revenue Division, said tax policies must protect government revenue without discouraging investment in digital infrastructure.
He said the growth of mobile money, digital payments, e-commerce, fintech and digital advertising was creating new business models that required tax rules to evolve.
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Speaking at the 28th Forum of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications on September 23, 2026, Dr Yamborigya said the GRA was moving towards a more data-driven and risk-based approach to tax compliance.
He said the Authority could no longer rely heavily on traditional methods such as random audits and past compliance records to identify businesses for tax checks.
According to him, the GRA needs stronger engagement with telecommunications companies to better understand emerging revenue streams, cross-border services, transfer pricing, withholding taxes and investment incentives.
“Tax policy should not necessarily discourage investment in capital investment in infrastructure,” he said, stressing the need for continued investment in fibre networks, data centres and broadband infrastructure.
Dr Yamborigya also called for a review of tax incentives to ensure they are achieving their intended purpose.
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These include attracting investment, expanding network coverage, supporting rural areas, promoting innovation and creating jobs.
He said the GRA’s main focus was to protect government revenue, support investment and modernise tax collection through technology and data.
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