Tag: Importers& Exporters
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Importers call for a 2-week deferment of implementation of revised benchmark policy
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana is calling for a minimum of a 14-day deferment of the implementation of the reversal of the reduction in benchmark values policy, by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). According to the GRA, implementation of the revised policy will now start on Thursday, the 6th of January, 2022, to…
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GPHA suspends new tariffs indefinitely
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has indefinitely put on hold its proposed review of charges at the ports. The GPHA says this is to address all concerns raised by the various stakeholders involved. The GPHA, last year announced its decision to review port tariffs on imports beginning January 2018. According to the GPHA,…
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Importers demand downward review of new port tariffs
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has impressed on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to reduce the proposed 20 percent increase on import charge to 15 percent. The Association says although the 20 percent tariff increment may be justifiable, a further reduction will ease their cost of operations. The GPHA on Friday,…
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GUTA’s support for 3% VAT compromising – Importers
Business Associations protesting the implementation of the 3% VAT Flat rate scheme are skeptical of a positive outcome for the appeals to get the tax scrapped. They contend that the apparent support by the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) for the VAT could limit the chances of getting their grievances addressed. Business Associations comprising the…
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Port Infrastructure Dev’t Fund Committee inaugurated
The Acting Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Paul Asare Ansah has inaugurated a nine member committee to develop modalities for the Port Infrastructure Development Fund in Tema. Inaugurating the committee which has a six month period to finish its work, Mr. Ansah charged the committee to give off its best…