The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to introduce a new mobile tax platform aimed at simplifying tax payment for informal sector workers, including barbers, food vendors, bloggers, DJs and other small business operators.
Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, revealed on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show that the initiative — known as modified taxation — will allow individuals earning below GH₵500,000 annually to conveniently pay a 3% tax on their income using a mobile app.
He explained that the move is intended to eliminate the challenges that make tax compliance difficult for informal sector workers, many of whom are unable to leave their businesses to visit GRA offices.
“Some want to pay but they can’t. So we are making it simple and convenient. You will use your Ghana Card to register, pay on the app and receive your receipt instantly,” he said.
Mr. Sarpong appealed to business groups and stakeholders to support the rollout, emphasising that the platform will improve national revenue mobilisation while easing the burden on small business operators.
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