The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has received GH¢153.21 million in corporate income tax from KGL Group as part of voluntary compliance efforts to boost domestic revenue mobilisation.
The presentation also comes in the wake of GRA’s intensified nationwide campaign this month for the filing of income tax returns as part of the Tax and Good Governance Month, scheduled to encourage all eligible individuals and businesses to meet the end-of-month deadline.
The payment covers the company’s 2025 tax obligations, reflecting a commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and national development, while underscoring the role of private sector actors in supporting the economy.
It constitutes a major boost that puts indigenous businesses at the forefront of efforts to help the government to generate adequate domestic revenue to finance essential public services and infrastructure, including schools, hospitals and roads.
The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, yesterday presented a dummy cheque to the Commissioner-General of GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, at the GRA head office in Accra.
Critical role
After receiving the cheque, Mr Sarpong stated that KGL Group’s contribution demonstrated the critical role of indigenous businesses in supporting national development through voluntary tax compliance.
He stressed that domestic revenue mobilisation remained central to the country’s development agenda, as partnerships between the private sector and GRA remained essential in building a resilient economy.
“This morning’s act from KGL demonstrates that indigenous Ghanaian businesses should be at the forefront of ensuring that we raise domestic taxes for the development of the nation,” the GRA Commissioner-General said.
Mr Sarpong said that taxation was not only a civic duty, but also a collective responsibility required to fund critical sectors such as education, healthcare and infrastructure.
Mr Sarpong urged other businesses to emulate the example set by KGL, as voluntary compliance was key to achieving sustainable economic growth and national transformation.
He said the authority was committed to ongoing reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes and making compliance more efficient, fair and accessible.
He encouraged both individuals and corporate entities to file their returns within the stipulated period to support the government’s revenue mobilisation efforts.
He added that every contribution, regardless of size, played a vital role in building a stronger economy and advancing national development.
National development
Presenting the cheque, Mr Dadey said the payment went beyond fulfilling a statutory obligation and reflected the company’s core belief in contributing meaningfully to national development through responsible corporate conduct.
He made a strong case for Ghanaian-owned businesses, saying they possessed the capacity, discipline and integrity to drive the country’s growth.
Mr Dadey stressed that KGL remained committed to creating value and sharing it responsibly rather than merely extracting from the system.
“We do not take from the system and give back leftovers; we create value, and we share that value responsibly,” he said.
The Executive Chairman of KGL Group stated that the GH¢153.21 million tax payment for 2025 formed part of a broader contribution by the company, which amounted to about GH¢350 million in direct payments to the state within the year, including significant remittances to the National Lottery Authority (NLA), its state-owned partner.
Mr Dadey said that beyond taxes, the company continued to make substantial social investments through the KGL Foundation, committing over GH¢40 million annually to community development and social impact initiatives across the country.
Those interventions, he said, included major infrastructure and social projects such as support for mental health facilities, educational institutions and sports development.
The Executive Chairman of KGL Group said the company’s growth trajectory demonstrated that indigenous businesses could thrive, while meeting their financial obligations to the state, thereby contributing directly to national progress.
Giving back
Mr Dadey stated that tax payment was a civic duty and a practical way for businesses to give back to the society that enabled their success.
He urged other corporate entities to emulate the example set by KGL, stressing that voluntary tax compliance remained essential in strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation and reducing reliance on external support, reinforcing the broader goal of building a self-sustaining economy.
KGL Group also expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his continued advocacy for local ownership and the growth of indigenous enterprises.
Mr Dadey said the President’s call for a shift from transactional participation to transformational partnerships remained central to building a stronger, self-reliant economy.
“KGL Group aligns with this vision and remains committed to supporting policies and practices that empower Ghanaian businesses to thrive and create lasting value,” he stressed.
Commendation
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Commissioner, Domestic Tax Division of GRA, Dr Martin Kolbil Yamborigya, commended KGL Group for its exemplary compliance.
He said such contributions were vital in enabling the government to deliver on its development priorities, ensuring that public resources translated into meaningful outcomes for citizens.
