Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem has announced that the government is actively developing a tax compliance framework targeting non-resident cross-border digital services, including popular subscription platforms such as Netflix and satellite internet provider Starlink.
Speaking on national revenue expansion strategies and domestic tax compliance, the Deputy Minister pointed out that the rapid adoption of international streaming, e-commerce, and telecommunication services by Ghanaian consumers represents a growing economic sector currently operating largely outside the domestic tax net. Ampem explained that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), is building digital tax administrative mechanisms designed to capture Value Added Tax (VAT) and relevant levies directly at the point of electronic transactions. He emphasized that establishing equitable tax frameworks for foreign digital service providers will help broaden the national revenue base, eliminate unfair market advantages enjoyed by non-resident firms over local businesses, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Expanding tax administration into the digital economy remains a vital strategic priority as tax authorities modernize frameworks to align with global digital commerce trends.
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