The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched two new initiatives — the Sustained Tax Education Programme and the Modified Taxation Scheme — to expand the country’s tax base.
The goal is to add over two million new taxpayers in the first year of implementation. Acting Commissioner General Anthony Sarpong said the initiative aims to boost Ghana’s tax-to-GDP ratio within three years. He added that the move could generate over GH¢10 billion in domestic revenue annually. The GRA will focus on the informal sector, which includes about eight million businesses and individuals. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem announced that the 2026 Budget will include VAT restructuring to offer some tax reliefs.
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, representing the President, praised the GRA for the initiative. He also encouraged attention to night businesses as the 24-hour economy expands.
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