Ghana’s revenue authority has outlined six priorities for sustaining revenue growth, including stronger tax compliance, expanded digital systems and improvements in customs administration, after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recognised the country’s strong revenue collections and progress in tax reforms.
Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, said the Authority would focus on strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation, improving operational efficiency and reducing revenue leakages as it works to consolidate the gains made in recent months.
The priorities follow the IMF’s announcement on November 5 that its staff had reached an agreement with Ghana on the first review of the country’s programme under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).
The Fund acknowledged Ghana’s strong revenue collections in 2026 and improvements in tax administration, while projecting an increase in non-oil revenue in 2027.
Among the GRA’s priorities is accelerating the implementation of digital tax systems, including the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) and electronic fiscal devices. The systems are expected to improve compliance monitoring, increase transparency and make it easier for the Authority to identify and address revenue leakages.
The Authority also intends to modernise customs administration to facilitate legitimate trade while protecting government revenue. This will be supported by efforts to broaden the tax base through fairer and more effective compliance measures.
Sarpong further identified improving taxpayer experience as a key priority, with the GRA seeking to make it easier for individuals and businesses to meet their tax obligations.
Workforce development also features in the reform agenda. The Commissioner-General said the Authority would invest in staff technical competence, leadership development and working conditions to improve operational efficiency and organisational performance.
The other priorities include strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation through improved compliance, enforcement and efficiency, as well as continuing efforts to minimise revenue leakages across the tax system.
Sarpong also highlighted the completion of a comprehensive review of customs and excise legislation ahead of schedule, describing it as an important milestone in the country’s revenue reform programme.
He commended GRA staff for their contribution to revenue mobilisation and thanked taxpayers for meeting their obligations, adding that sustaining the progress would require continued institutional reforms, innovation and cooperation among stakeholders.
Ghana’s efforts to improve domestic revenue collection form part of a broader push to strengthen public finances and reduce reliance on borrowing.
The IMF’s staff-level agreement on the first programme review is subject to approval by the Fund’s management and Executive Board.
