{
  "id": 7609694,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T18:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/6-out-of-10-businesses-not-complying-with-tax-obligations-gra/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reports that approximately six out of every ten businesses in Ghana are not adhering to their tax obligations, a situation that the GRA claims creates an unfair competitive environment for businesses that do comply. Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, made this disclosure at the AGI 2026 Industrial and Exhibition Summit, where he emphasized the need for stronger tax compliance to ensure businesses compete on an equal footing. According to Sarpong, \"For every 10 businesses in Ghana, about six are not complying.\" He highlighted that non-compliant businesses can gain an unfair advantage over those that meet their tax responsibilities, potentially undermining efforts to develop a competitive and sustainable private sector. Sarpong stated that while compliant businesses are doing their best, non-compliance by some businesses creates an unfair advantage. The GRA is intensifying its efforts to improve compliance while making it more straightforward for businesses to fulfill their tax obligations. The Authority’s strategy focuses on expanding the tax base, enhancing predictability, simplifying tax rules, and leveraging digitization to bolster compliance. Implementing the Fiscal and Accounting Devices Act in the last quarter of 2026 is a key part of GRA’s strategy to tackle non-compliance. This act will utilize government-approved devices in businesses' transactions to enhance VAT compliance. The GRA also plans to launch its Integrated Tax Administration System, which Sarpong described as a significant step toward reducing human intervention and streamlining tax administration. This system, he explained, will enable taxpayers to interact with the GRA digitally, making it easier for businesses to voluntarily comply with their tax obligations. Sarpong emphasized that the aim is not merely to increase tax revenue but to foster an environment where businesses that comply are not at a disadvantage compared to those who evade their tax obligations. He reiterated that the success of the GRA is intrinsically tied 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.",
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        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "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",
        "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."
}