Tag: importers and exporters
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Importers and Exporters Association bemoans high port taxes
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has expressed disappointment at the government for failing to address the excessive taxes charged at the ports. This, according to the Association, is believed to have resulted in Ghana losing a significant portion of its cargo traffic to Lomé. The Association also believes that the government has not…
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Don’t introduce new taxes in mid-year budget review – Importers & Exporters to govt
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has warned government not to introduce any new taxes in its mid-year budget review. His comment comes after Ghana received an amount of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) being part of the $3 million three-year extended credit facility. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Secretary…
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Importers threaten to increase prices of goods if Gov’t doesn’t restore benchmark policy
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana is threatening to have its members increase the price of the goods they bring into the country if the government goes through with the reversal of the 50% benchmark policy on some 32 product categories. Some documents cited by Citi Business News purportedly from the Ghana Revenue Authority…
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GPHA engages importers over new tariffs
The Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) on Friday 15th December 2017, met with the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana over plans to review port tariffs on imports from next year. The meeting which was at the request of the GPHA, follows the announcement of the decision to Ship Owners and Agents Association as…
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Importers, exporters demand stable cedi for business
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana want the new government to put in stringent measures to stabilize the cedi at least within the first quarter. According to the association, the stability of the cedi is key as it will sustain the efficient running of their businesses. In an interview with Citi Business News, the…