On October 2, a delegation from Aksa Energy, led by Chief Finance Officer Cevdet Yalcin, paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, at the GRA Head Office in Accra. The meeting provided an opportunity for Aksa Energy to formally introduce its leadership to the GRA and reaffirm its commitment to tax compliance and responsible corporate citizenship. The delegation included West Africa Director Murat Captug and Finance Manager Oguz Cimen.
Discussions during the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Aksa Energy and the GRA, particularly in ensuring compliance with Ghana's tax laws and creating an effective channel for engagement between the company and the revenue authority. The GRA Commissioner-General welcomed the delegation and commended Aksa Energy for the visit, stressing the importance of constructive engagement between the GRA and businesses operating in the country.
Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong reiterated the Authority's commitment to strengthening stakeholder engagement and supporting businesses to operate effectively while meeting their statutory tax obligations. He emphasized that sustained dialogue with taxpayers was crucial to building a transparent and cooperative tax environment, enabling businesses to understand their obligations and the GRA to effectively support compliance.
The engagement is part of the GRA's efforts to deepen relationships with taxpayers and other stakeholders as it seeks to improve tax compliance and domestic revenue mobilisation. Also present at the meeting was Technical Advisor to the Commissioner-General, Elsie Appau-Klu Esq. The meeting demonstrates the GRA's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment with businesses operating in Ghana.
Aksa Energy is a global power generation company under Kazancı Holding, which operates major facilities in Ghana, including the Tema HFO and Natural Gas Power Plant and the Kumasi Anwomaso power plant project. The company's presence in Ghana underscores its commitment to contributing to the country's energy sector and economic development.
The courtesy call and subsequent discussions reflect the GRA's efforts to enhance its relationships with key stakeholders, including major businesses like Aksa Energy. By engaging with taxpayers and other stakeholders, the GRA aims to promote a culture of tax compliance and responsible corporate citizenship in Ghana.
The meeting between Aksa Energy and the GRA Commissioner-General highlights the importance of collaboration between the revenue authority and businesses operating in Ghana. Key aspects of their discussion included tax compliance, stakeholder engagement, and the GRA's efforts to support businesses in meeting their statutory tax obligations.
Key points
- GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong emphasized the importance of constructive engagement between the GRA and businesses operating in the country.
- Aksa Energy reaffirmed its commitment to tax compliance and responsible corporate citizenship during the meeting with the GRA Commissioner-General.
- The GRA is deepening relationships with taxpayers and stakeholders to improve tax compliance and domestic revenue mobilisation.
