Anthony Sarpong is the Commissioner-General of GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has ramped up efforts to enforce tax compliance among residents earning income abroad.
This forms part of a broader strategy to enhance domestic revenue collection.
Commissioner-General of GRA, Anthony Sarpong, disclosed that more than 1,000 notices have been dispatched to Ghanaians with overseas assets and income streams, instructing them to reconcile taxes paid abroad with their obligations at home.
Addressing participants at the 2025 Annual International Tax Conference, Sarpong explained that the initiative is powered by international data-sharing mechanisms under the automatic exchange of information framework which allows Ghana to access financial details from global partners.
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He further said the goal is to ensure Ghana secures its rightful share of tax revenue and bridges longstanding gaps in compliance that have hindered fiscal performance.
“We’ve accelerated our efforts in this area. A dedicated team is actively working through our global data hub. If you own assets or earn income outside Ghana, we now receive that information. Our aim is to compare foreign tax payments with what’s due locally, and where discrepancies exist, Ghana must receive its fair portion,” the GRA Commissioner-General stated.
This enforcement drive is expected to expand the country’s tax base and support ongoing efforts to increase non-oil revenue amid fiscal tightening.
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