The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched a new enforcement campaign targeting residents earning income and holding assets abroad, as part of efforts to tighten tax compliance and improve domestic revenue mobilisation.
Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong revealed at the 2025 Annual International Tax Conference that more than 1,000 letters have been issued to individuals flagged for foreign income, requesting them to reconcile overseas tax payments with their obligations in Ghana.
The initiative forms part of Ghana’s use of the global automatic exchange of information framework, which allows for cross-border data sharing on financial accounts and income.
“Our aim is to compare foreign tax payment with what is due locally, and where discrepancies exist, Ghana must receive its fair portion,” Mr Sarpong said.
Authorities say the exercise is designed to close long-standing compliance gaps and ensure Ghana captures taxes due from global earnings by its residents. It also supports broader fiscal consolidation efforts, particularly in boosting non-oil revenue streams.
Analysts view the move as a step toward aligning Ghana’s tax regime with international standards, as the country works to expand its tax net and reduce overreliance on a narrow base of domestic taxpayers.
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