New Shippers Authority Law will promote welfare of traders – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has welcomed the newly passed Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) Law, saying it will offer the Authority “the teeth to bite” to effectively regulate the shipping industry. The Association said the law would empower the GSA to exercise control of the port and have the power to approve or […]
T-bills auction: Government fails to meet target for 6th consecutive week
The government failed to meet its treasury bills target for the sixth week running. According to the T-bills auction published by the Bank of Ghana, the government missed the target by 6.91%. The government got GH¢ 4.624 billion from the sale of the T-bills. The target for the auction was GH¢4.96 billion. GH¢3.606 billion, representing […]
It is time to review VAT policy – GRA supports calls by business associations
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has joined calls for policy reforms to simplify the country’s tax administration. According to the Commissioner General Julie Essiam the current Value Added Tax (VAT) structure makes it difficult for individuals and businesses to comply. She made this call at the 12th Annual International Tax Conference organized by the Chartered […]