{"id":18203,"date":"2026-08-07T09:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/?p=18203"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:41:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:41:56","slug":"customs-bill-leaves-key-duty-questions-unresolved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/customs-bill-leaves-key-duty-questions-unresolved\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs bill leaves key duty questions unresolved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghana\u2019s proposed overhaul of the Customs regime has received broad support from tax experts, with <strong>KPMG backing the reforms while calling for greater clarity on two critical issues before implementation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reforms are intended to modernise customs administration and improve the efficiency of trade-related processes. However, unresolved questions surrounding duty administration could create uncertainty for businesses if not addressed before the new measures take effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For importers, exporters and other businesses engaged in international trade, clear and predictable customs rules are essential for managing costs, planning operations and maintaining efficient supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Government moves forward with the proposed reforms, stakeholders will be looking for further clarification to ensure the new framework delivers greater efficiency without creating additional uncertainty for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <em>Business &amp; Financial Times (B&amp;FT)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thebftonline.com\/article\/customs-bill-leaves-key-duty-questions-unresolved\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article on B&amp;FT<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghana\u2019s proposed Customs reforms have received broad support from tax experts, but key questions around duty administration remain unresolved. 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