Tag: GUTA
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GRA fights off claims of harassing traders; calls for cooperation
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed to the business community to collaborate with its taskforce as the Authority moves to engage leadership of traders to address concerns over the collection of taxes. This comes on the back of a warning by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), against the GRA over allegations of…
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No more harassment of our members – GUTA warns GRA
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has warned the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) against using intimidating tactics to implement the Upfront Payment of the Value Added Tax (VAT). Addressing the media in Accra on Wednesday, Dr. Obeng said GUTA members will no longer tolerate the GRA’s “Rambo style”…
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Kumasi: GUTA threatens mass protest over alleged GRA extortion
Members of the Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA) in the Ashanti region have reiterated their decision to stage a massive demonstration if the government and all relevant stakeholders do not take immediate and decisive measures to address what they describe as ongoing discrimination and intimidation by officials of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue…
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GUTA demands suspension of new port tariffs
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has called on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to suspend the implementation of its new tariffs. Instead, the association has asked the GPHA to “engage stakeholders as the adverse impact of these increases would further compound the high cost of doing business.” This was contained in…
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Ashanti Region: GUTA bemoans exorbitant fees charged by GRA
Members of the Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have accused the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of subjecting them to rigorous checks and making them pay exorbitant duties on imported goods. They described such checks as deliberate targeting which they say is hampering their businesses. Speaking at an event organized…
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Joe Osei-Owusu’s exploitation claims against us unfortunate – GUTA
Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng is demanding an apology from the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu for accusing traders of under-declaring goods imported through the ports and excessive profiteering. The Association in an earlier statement scolded the Bekwai lawmaker for blaming traders for the general price…
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GUTA demands retraction, apology from ‘ignorant’ Joseph Osei-Owusu
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, to apologise to its members for claiming that traders exploit Ghanaians and have no moral right to complain about taxes. In a strongly worded statement, GUTA described the Bekwai MP as arrogant, ignorant and disrespectful and reminded…
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GUTA expresses dismay over Akufo-Addo’s assent of 3 new taxes
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed dismay at President Nana Akufo-Addo for assenting into law the three new taxes passed by Parliament in March 2023. The union says government failed to engage GUTA on concerns it raised about the taxes when it petitioned the presidency and parliament. Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah…
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GUTA welcomes Ofori-Atta’s interim appointment to Trade Ministry
The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has welcomed the announcement of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as caretaker minister for the Ministry of Trade and Industry. President of GUTA, Dr Joseph Obeng believes with the support of the deputy ministers, work in the ministry should be able to progress steadily. “I think it’s in good…
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GUTA calls for total reform in VAT implementation
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called for a total reform in the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to enhance compliance. GATU’s call follows the implementation of the increase in the VAT rate from 12.5% to 15% effective January 1, 2023. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta had indicated that the increase is…