The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has announced that the Authority will implement the Physical and Electronic Devices Act in 2026.

He explained that enforcing the Act will enable the nationwide deployment of fiscal monitoring devices at retail outlets, forming part of ongoing reforms to automate the Value Added Tax (VAT) system.

Speaking at the closing session of a three-day management retreat for the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) in Sunyani, Mr. Sarpong said the automation process began in 2025 with the passage of a new VAT law. The retreat was held under the theme: “Transforming for Impact and Growth: Focusing on VAT Performance and Compliance.”

He highlighted that the legal reforms are expected to support the automation of VAT collection, strengthen compliance, and allow the GRA to monitor transactions across the country, thereby significantly improving VAT performance.

Currently, VAT performance stands at about 40 percent, leaving a gap of roughly 60 percent. This means that out of every 100 potential VAT opportunities, only 40 are being captured—a situation Mr. Sarpong described as unsatisfactory.

"We are determined to change that so that VAT becomes a key anchor in our national revenue mobilisation," he said, emphasizing that businesses are critical partners in the tax system.

He urged taxpayers to cooperate with the GRA and meet their VAT obligations to help the nation generate the revenue needed for sustainable development.

Mr. Sarpong expressed confidence that with responsibility, commitment, and motivation, the Authority would achieve its tax targets. He also noted that the nation has provided necessary resources and opportunities for GRA personnel, encouraging them to work diligently.