UK and Ghana strengthen customs cooperation to support trade and economic growth
The agreement will support efforts to facilitate legitimate trade, strengthen compliance and contribute to economic growth. The MoU marks the next phase of a long-standing partnership between HMRC and GRA.
The UK and Ghana are strengthening their customs cooperation to support trade and economic growth. An agreement between HMRC and GRA aims to facilitate legitimate trade, improve compliance, and contribute to economic growth. This marks a continuation of a long-standing partnership between the two.
MTN Ghana, the country's largest telecommunications operator, has made significant contributions to Ghana's economy, paying GH¢11.8 billion in taxes and regulatory fees in 2025. According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, this represents around 6% of Ghana Revenue Authority's total tax collections for the year, which stood at GH¢181.6 billion.
The strengthened customs cooperation between the UK and Ghana is expected to have a positive impact on trade and economic growth, with the agreement supporting efforts to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen compliance.
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