Ghana’s government will not introduce any new taxes in 2027, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced, indicating that the focus will instead be on improving revenue collection and preventing losses within the existing tax system.
Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Dr Ato Forson said the government intended to strengthen its ability to collect taxes already provided for under the law rather than impose additional tax burdens on individuals and businesses.
“We will not introduce any new tax,” he declared.
The Finance Minister explained that the government’s revenue strategy would prioritise closing loopholes, improving tax administration and ensuring that taxpayers receive fair treatment and timely decisions.
“Taxpayers deserve better treatment, fair treatment, and timely decisions,” he added.
As part of the planned reforms, the government will review several existing tax laws, including the Income Tax Act, the Revenue Administration Act and the Communication Service Tax Act.
The review will also cover stamp duty administration, customs tariffs and import duty concessions on selected raw materials and machinery. These measures are intended to support local industries while improving the administration of the tax system.
Dr Ato Forson further announced plans to introduce regulations to ensure that the revised tax laws are applied consistently.
Government to review tax agreements and dispute resolution
The Finance Minister also disclosed that Ghana’s double taxation agreements would be reviewed in line with the United Nations framework on international tax cooperation.
He said the exercise would seek to prevent tax evasion and the abuse of international tax agreements while safeguarding legitimate investments in the country.
In addition, the government plans to strengthen existing mechanisms for resolving tax disputes to make compliance easier and less expensive for individuals and businesses.
The proposed measures form part of the government’s broader domestic revenue mobilisation strategy for 2027, which seeks to improve tax collection and reduce revenue losses without introducing new taxes.
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