Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says the government is reviewing Ghana’s tax laws to make compliance easier and improve equity.
Speaking at the 14th Annual International Tax Conference 2026, she said the review forms part of broader efforts to simplify tax administration and strengthen domestic revenue mobilization.
“We are also undertaking a broader review of Ghana’s core tax legislation to simplify compliance, improve equity and competitiveness, and ensure that our tax laws keep pace with the changing economy,” the Vice President stated.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the government is also continuing with the digitization of tax administration, particularly as Ghana seeks to improve compliance and monitoring.
“Ghana is therefore continuing to digitize tax administration. Our VAT reforms are being supported by measures including an improved system for taxing cross-border transactions on tax platforms and the introduction of physical electronic devices to strengthen compliance and monitoring,” she said.
She stressed, however, that government and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) cannot achieve the desired reforms alone, highlighting the role of tax professionals in strengthening the country’s tax system.
“Tax professionals occupy an important position between the state and the taxpayer,” she added.
According to her, tax professionals play a critical role in interpreting legislation, advising individuals and businesses, supporting taxpayers to meet their obligations, and contributing professional expertise to tax policy development.
The 14th Annual International Tax Conference 2026 brought together tax professionals and other stakeholders to deliberate on developments and emerging issues in taxation and domestic revenue mobilization.
