The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced plans to broaden its tax base to capture revenue from the rapidly growing digital economy, with potential implementation set for 2026.

Speaking to the media, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong revealed that the Authority is currently piloting a specialised digital tool designed to track and facilitate taxation of online transactions, including those from international platforms selling to Ghanaian consumers.

He explained that the initiative is part of GRA’s broader digitalisation efforts aimed at improving tax compliance and revenue mobilisation. The Authority is collaborating closely with the private sector to ensure a smooth transition to the new online system.

“We are working with online companies in piloting the tool so that, when you make a purchase online, the system will automatically deduct the VAT at the point of payment,” the Commissioner-General indicated.

Sarpong further emphasised that the GRA is committed to making it easier for businesses and individuals to file and pay taxes online, a move expected to reduce compliance costs and improve the ease of doing business in Ghana.

In preparation for the new tax regime, the GRA plans to begin extensive consultations with the business community, ensuring companies have adequate time to adjust their systems and processes.