The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is stepping up efforts to expand its tax base by targeting the fast-growing digital economy.
According to the Commissioner-General, Anthony Sarpong, the Authority has already launched a program aimed at bringing online businesses into the tax net.
He emphasized that many companies now operate virtually, bypassing traditional brick-and-mortar setups, and in many cases, tax obligations.
“Today, if you want to find service providers, you go to Instagram. Many of these digital businesses operate without tax oversight,” Sarpong noted. “We believe the digital space is the future of business, and the revenue of the future resides there.”
This strategic shift aligns with expert recommendations urging the government to adopt more practical revenue strategies. In addition to focusing on digital enterprises, tax professionals have also called for stricter enforcement of property rates by local assemblies.
With more buyers and sellers transacting through apps and social media, the GRA aims to ensure that no business, regardless of where it operates, escapes the tax net.
