Detection of fraudulent documents submitted by clearing agents to officials of the customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has been identified has a major challenge to the customs division. Some traders and clearing agents are said to be presenting fake and altered documents for the clearance of their goods ostensibly to evade taxes which … Read more
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), a landmark global trade agreement which could provide a boost to global trade flows of over US$1trillion. Two-thirds of WTO member states have now ratified the TFA, with Rwanda, Chad, Oman, Jordan becoming … Read more
A 40-member Japanese delegation led by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana has visited the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The delegation was made up of officials from the Japan embassy in Ghana, Cote’divoire and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was received by management of the GPHA. The purpose of the visit is to explore … Read more
Operators of the Single Window Project, West Blue Consulting have announced a 28.7 percent increase in revenue collection for the country in 2016 at the Tema Port, despite missing its set target. The Single Window System was introduced by government to provide an integrated clearance process aimed at reducing long hours faced by importers and … Read more
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). The TFA is a landmark global trade agreement which could provide a boost to global trade flows of over $1trillion. Two-thirds of WTO member states have now ratified the TFA, with Rwanda, Chad, … Read more
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in partnership with Ecobank and West Blue Consulting has launched an electronic card for the payment of customs duty as tax collector seeks to seal loopholes for tax evasion. The platform dubbed: “The Ghana National Single Window CashXPress Card” is a reloadable pre-paid card that offers a new, convenient and secure … Read more
The Ghana Revenue Authority in collaboration with Ecobank and West Blue Consulting has launched an electronic card for the payment of customs duty. The platform dubbed, “The Ghana National Single Window CashXPress Card” is a reloadable pre-paid card that offers a new, convenient and secure way to make trade payments easy. Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, … Read more
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), as part of the Ghana National Single Window Project, has established electronic payment zones at some major ports in the country. The e-zone facilities at Kotoka International Airport and the Tema Port is expected to facilitate payment of port charges and other services by exporters to the Authority, making it more … Read more
The Ghana Revenue Authority, Customs Division with its Technical Partner, West Blue Consulting have been commended at the 5th edition of the International Single Window Conference in Morocco for the successes chalked since the inception of the Pre-Arrival Assessment Reporting System (PAARS). The invitation to the conference which was under the theme: Virtual Single Window … Read more
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) would organize a five-day training workshop in Accra for Trade Facilitation stakeholders. The workshop, sponsored by West Blue Consulting under the Ghana National Single Window (GNSW) Programme, would take place from Monday September 19-23, 2016. The workshop aims to train … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer of the West Blue Consulting, Madam Valentina Mintah, has advised members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that are implementing the single window systems to abide by international standards to enable them to operate effectively and efficiently in the sub-region. According to her, the uniformity of the systems … Read more