The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has commended indigenous firm KGL Group for what he described as exemplary tax compliance after the company paid more than GH¢153 million in corporate income tax.
The commendation was made during a ceremony at the GRA Head Office, where Mr. Sarpong praised the company’s contribution as a strong demonstration of corporate responsibility and a model for other Ghanaian businesses.
“No one is going to build this nation for us,” he stated. “As Ghanaians, residents, and citizens, we must contribute domestically through taxation to support the nation. It is on this note that we are grateful to the Chairman and the KGL Group for leading the way.”
He noted that the Authority is repositioning itself from a revenue enforcement body to a development partner, stressing that domestic revenue mobilisation remains central to Ghana’s growth agenda.
Mr. Sarpong also challenged prevailing attitudes among some local businesses that treat tax obligations as secondary, urging indigenous companies to take a leading role in national development.
“While some indigenous businesses may believe taxation is ‘for others,’ KGL has demonstrated this morning that Ghanaian businesses have the discipline and integrity to drive our development agenda,” he added.
The payment follows a strong financial performance by KGL Group in 2025, during which the company contributed a total of GH¢350 million to the state, including GH¢180 million to the National Lottery Authority (NLA).
The event coincided with April’s Tax Education and Filing Month, with the GRA using the occasion to encourage voluntary compliance among individuals and businesses.
Mr. Sarpong further assured the business community that reforms are underway to simplify the tax system and make it more efficient and equitable. These include ongoing reviews of Value Added Tax (VAT), income tax regulations, and customs and excise laws.
“Our goal is to ensure that when legal reforms are done, they yield the maximum benefit for businesses to grow and make more profit,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, highlighted the company’s broader commitment to national development, noting investments of about GH¢40 million through the KGL Foundation in community projects and sports development.
The ceremony, facilitated by Martin Kolbil Yamborigya, ended with a call for greater public awareness on the importance of tax compliance as a key driver of national progress.
