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The National Revenue Authority (NRA), in its commitment to enhancing and promoting awareness, engaged Relief Organizations in understanding the latest updates to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act as amended by the Finance Act 2025.
In the engagement session, the NRA brought together representatives from various Relief Organizations, including Embassies, High Commissions, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), and International Organizations. The event aimed to improve compliance and raise awareness of the revised tax laws and their implications.
Mr. Edwin Conteh, Deputy Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Department, opened the session by welcoming attendees and underscoring the importance of the discussions, stating that session was critical in light of revisions to the Goods and Services Tax Act through the Finance Act 2025; thus highlighting the need for organizations to be informed about compliance requirements and return filing procedures.
During the session, Mr. Samuel Fullah, Project Manager of the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), provided a detailed presentation on the necessity of institutional registration as taxpayers. He covered essential topics such as the application process for Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs), tax type categorization, and compliance penalties introduced by the recent amendments.
The Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Department, Mr. James Borbor-Tengbeh, shared an in-depth overview of the GST exemption processes. He explained who qualifies for those exemptions, the legal framework that supports them, and the procedures for claiming them, emphasizing that it is important for institutions to understand the legal backing and application process for GST exemptions.
The session wrapped up with an interactive Q&A segment, allowing participants to voice their questions, concerns, and sought clarifications. The NRA team responded swiftly, ensuring that all attendees departed with a clear understanding of their obligations under the revised laws.
