Program Description
Fees and Duration
Tax Compliance & Filing in Ghana
Category: Short Course
Course Description
This practical short course is designed to help business owners, accountants, finance officers, and managers understand and comply with Ghana’s tax laws and filing requirements. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of key tax obligations, filing procedures, and compliance timelines, reducing the risk of penalties while improving financial and regulatory discipline. The course demystifies tax administration in Ghana through real-life examples and guided practice.
Course Outline
- Overview of Ghana’s tax system and regulatory framework
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) registration and usage
- Corporate income tax, personal income tax, and PAYE
- Value Added Tax (VAT), NHIL, and GETFund Levy
- Withholding taxes: types, rates, and application
- Filing procedures and deadlines with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
- Record keeping and documentation for tax compliance
- Common tax compliance errors and penalties
- Practical clinic: completing tax returns and compliance checklists
- operations
Duration: 3 Days
Fee: GHS 1,300
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify applicable taxes for their business or organisation
- Register and maintain tax records with the GRA
- Accurately calculate and file key tax obligations
- Meet statutory filing deadlines and compliance requirements
- Avoid common tax mistakes and penalties
- Establish a basic tax compliance system for ongoing