{
  "id": 7605448,
  "title": "6 out of 10 businesses not complying with tax obligations – GRA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/6-out-of-10-businesses-not-complying-with-tax-obligations-gra",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T18:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/6-out-of-10-businesses-not-complying-with-tax-obligations-gra/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), approximately six out of every ten businesses in Ghana are not fulfilling their tax obligations, creating an unfair playing field for those who do comply. During the AGI 2026 Industrial and Exhibition Summit, GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong emphasized the need for stronger tax compliance to ensure businesses operate on equal grounds. He stated, \"For every 10 businesses in Ghana, about six are not complying.\" This non-compliance can provide an unfair advantage to businesses that fail to meet their tax responsibilities, potentially undermining the country's efforts to build a competitive and sustainable private sector.\n\nSarpong acknowledged the commendable efforts of businesses that are compliant, stating, \"For those of you who are complying, you are doing your best.\" However, he highlighted that non-compliant businesses are creating an unfair advantage, which he described as detrimental to the sector's overall health. To address this issue, the GRA is intensifying its efforts to improve tax compliance while simultaneously making it easier for businesses to meet their tax obligations. The Authority's strategy focuses on broadening the tax base, enhancing predictability, simplifying tax rules, and leveraging digitisation to bolster compliance.\n\nA key component of the GRA's approach is the implementation of the Fiscal and Accounting Devices Act by the end of 2026. This legislation will involve the use of government-approved devices by businesses in their transactions to improve Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance. Sarpong explained that this measure aims to create a more level playing field by ensuring that businesses accurately account for their transactions and tax obligations. Additionally, the GRA is launching its Integrated Tax Administration System, which Sarpong characterized as a significant step towards reducing human intervention and making tax administration more efficient.\n\nThis new system is expected to facilitate a seamless digital interface, thereby minimizing human errors and streamlining the tax compliance process. According to Sarpong, it will enable taxpayers to interact with the GRA digitally, further incentivizing voluntary compliance. He emphasized that the ultimate goal is not merely to increase tax revenue but to foster an environment where compliant businesses are not at a disadvantage due to those who evade their tax obligations. Sarpong concluded by underscoring the GRA's commitment to the success of Ghanaian businesses and industries, stating, \"GRA succeeds when Ghana’s industries succeed.\"",
  "summary": "Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, disclosed this at the AGI 2026 Industrial and Exhibition Summit, where he called for stronger tax compliance to ensure businesses compete on a level playing field.",
  "key_points": [
    "Six out of ten Ghanaian businesses not complying with tax obligations.",
    "GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong emphasizes need for stronger tax compliance.",
    "GRA intensifying efforts to improve tax compliance and simplify tax rules."
  ],
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "6 out of 10 businesses not complying with tax obligations – GRA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/6-out-of-10-businesses-not-complying-with-tax-obligations-gra-7609694",
        "published": "2026-09-15T18:32:00.000Z"
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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."
}