{
  "id": 11378686,
  "title": "GRA welcomes Tribunal decision upholding US$393 million tax assessment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/gra-welcomes-tribunal-decision-upholding-us-393-million-tax-assessment-11378686",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T06:32:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/gra-welcomes-tribunal-decision-upholding-us393-million-tax-assessment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) expressed satisfaction on Thursday with an arbitral tribunal's ruling that confirmed its US$393,091,993.70 tax assessment against Tullow Ghana Limited regarding business interruption insurance proceeds. The tribunal, established under the International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) arbitration rules, dismissed Tullow Ghana Limited's objections to the assessment. A statement from the GRA in Accra stated that the tribunal affirmed the legitimacy of the tax assessment, determining it complied with applicable Petroleum Agreements and was not time-barred. Furthermore, the tribunal found the GRA's enforcement actions regarding the assessment were lawful. The GRA emphasized that the decision reinforced the principle that all taxpayers, regardless of size or sector, are subject to Ghana's tax laws. The Authority expressed gratitude for the support of the government, legal counsel, and its own officers and technical teams in defending the tax assessment. The GRA stated that the ruling underscored the significance of robust institutions, effective tax administration, and adherence to Ghana's laws. The Authority pledged to collaborate with the government and Tullow Ghana Limited to implement the award while ensuring revenue collection is carried out lawfully and supporting ongoing operations and investments in the Jubilee and TEN fields. The GRA urged businesses in Ghana to fulfill their tax obligations promptly and fairly, promising to continue enforcing tax laws while promoting voluntary compliance and maintaining a fair and predictable tax environment.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Thursday welcomed an arbitral tribunal’s decision upholding its US$393,091,993.70 tax assessment against Tullow Ghana Limited over business interruption insurance proceeds. The tribunal, constituted under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), dismissed claims brought by Tullow Ghana Limited against the Republic of Ghana. A…",
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        "title": "GRA welcomes Tribunal decision upholding US$393 million tax assessment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/gra-welcomes-tribunal-decision-upholding-us-393-million-tax-assessment",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:36:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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