Shaping Ghana’s Tax Landscape: A Call to Action for GNBCC Members

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has officially invited the private sector to participate in a comprehensive review of the nation’s tax framework. This initiative aims to align Ghana’s laws with global best practices, simplify compliance, and foster a more enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

What is Being Reviewed?

The preparatory work focuses on three major legislative pillars and their subsequent amendments:

• The Excise Duty Act, 2014 (Act 878)
• The Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891)
• The Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896)

The Ministry is seeking specific proposals regarding tax base and rate structures, valuation and transfer pricing, administrative procedures, and the use of technology to reduce compliance costs.

Two Critical Ways to Engage

To ensure the Dutch-Ghanaian business community is well-represented, we encourage members to participate through the following channels:

1. The GIPC Tax Policy Dialogue Questionnaire

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Department for Business and Trade, is facilitating a Tax Policy Dialogue Series. This initiative aims to identify the most significant challenges faced by businesses to develop practical recommendations for the GRA.

• Action: Complete the survey here to help improve transparency and fairness for inbound investors.
• Deadline: Thursday, 5 March 2026.

2. Formal Written Proposals to the Ministry of Finance The MoF has extended an invitation to professional associations and private sector stakeholders to submit written reform suggestions.

• Action: We encourage our member companies to coordinate with their respective accounting and legal consultancies (many of whom, such as PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY, are already on the official distribution list) to ensure your specific operational challenges are captured in their submissions.
• Deadline: Tuesday, 13 March 2026.

Why Your Input Matters

It is essential for the private sector to influence tax policy and regulation. Meaningful input from our members ensures that the modernization of tax laws reflects the practical realities of doing business in Ghana.

View the Official Ministry of Finance Letter Below:

Complete the GIPC Tax Policy Dialogue Questionnaire Here

For further clarification on the Ministry’s request, you may contact Benjamin Ayesu-Kwafo ([email protected]) or Mawutor Anku ([email protected]).