The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has announced the rollout of a new app designed to make the modified taxation system more accessible to the informal sector.
Speaking at the PwC 2026 Budget Digest Forum on November 19, 2025, he stated that the initiative forms part of efforts to improve tax compliance and encourage broader participation.
“GRA has developed an app, and we are going to work with agents across the various constituencies and business associations. You register, you pay on the app, and you can get your receipt and your tax clearance certificate on the same app. The trader or small business owner doesn’t need to move to the GRA office,” he said.
He added that the VAT reforms policy is soon to be implemented, as the bill is currently before Parliament and is expected to be ready by January 2026.
“The bill is currently before Parliament, and we are hoping to get approval before the Christmas season. We believe implementation should be ready by January 2026,” he added.
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Story by Lois Akosua Ohenewaa | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
