GUTA Angry Over ‘scandalous’ Fumigation Levy

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is fuming with rage as government implements the Fumigation Levy on Imports and Exports which took effect from Thursday, March 1, 2018, in addition to the Tax Stamp. The President of GUTA, Mr. Joseph Obeng is surprised some uncaring and “selfish” individuals would push through the Fumigation Levy … Read more

AGI, IEAG Oppose 3% Flat VAT Rate

The 7th floor of the Job 600 (West Wing) of Parliament became the centre of attraction when the Finance Committee of Parliament met with some stakeholders in the business sector to discuss the introduction and implementation of the 3% flat VAT rate proposed by government. The leadership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), … Read more

Spare Parts Dealers Meet Government Over Tax Cuts

Dealers of spare parts at Abossey Okai in Accra have told Citi Business News they are in talks with government to scrap the import levy on imported spare parts. The traders were thrown in a fix when it emerged that they may not enjoy any tax cuts due to the rules and regulations regarding the … Read more

Spare Parts Dealers Meet Gov’t Over Tax Cuts

Dealers of spare parts at Abossey Okai in Accra have told Citi Business News they are in talks with government to scrap the import levy on imported spare parts. The traders were thrown in a fix when it emerged that they may not enjoy any tax cuts due to the rules and regulations regarding the … Read more

Appoint Competent Ministers In 30 Days

The Ghana Union Traders’ Association (GUTA), wants President Nana Akufo-Addo to appoint competent Ministers to operate the Trade and Finance Ministries within his first 30 days in power. According to GUTA, appointing efficient Ministers will help address their grievances. Already, there are reports that Executive Director for Databank Financial Services, Ken Ofori-Atta and businessman, Alan … Read more

We’re Not Fronting For Foreigners In Retail Business – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has rejected claims by government that its members are fronting for foreigners to engage in retail businesses in Ghana illegally. Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Murtala Mohammed claimed on Onua FM that investigations they conducted revealed that GUTA members were behind foreigners who are engaged in retailing … Read more

We’re Not Fronting For Foreigners In Retail Business – GUTA Hits Back

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has rejected claims by government that its members are fronting for foreigners to engage in retail businesses in Ghana illegally. Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Murtala Mohammed claimed on Onua FM that investigations they conducted revealed that GUTA members were behind foreigners who are engaged in retailing … Read more

GUTA Members Are Fronting For Foreign Retailers – Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed has accused some members of the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) of fronting for foreign retailers. This is making it difficult to clamp down on foreigners trading illegally in the country, he told Onua Business News. According to the deputy minister, the ministry funded the … Read more