GRA to track crypto earnings with new tech, says Commissioner-General

Cryptocurrency traders in Ghana will soon find themselves firmly within the country’s tax system as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) prepares to roll out technology designed to capture profits made in the digital space.

Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong revealed on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition that the Authority, in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission, is setting up systems to regulate and tax gains from crypto assets.

According to him, the GRA’s soon-to-be-deployed platform will allow the Authority to identify cryptocurrency accounts and trace transactions, ensuring that traders pay the appropriate taxes. The move, he said, reflects Ghana’s strategy to keep pace with the global digital economy.

“Digitisation is the future of taxation. The taxpayer of tomorrow is digital, and we must be ready. Our systems are being prepared to ensure full compliance in the online space,” he added.

Beyond cryptocurrency, the GRA boss noted that the broader focus is on tightening tax compliance in e-commerce and online payments. He explained that existing laws, including VAT, already cover online transactions, but enforcement has been weak.

The technology is expected to be piloted by September 2025, with full deployment planned before the end of the year.

Mr. Sarpong emphasised that the policy is not about burdening citizens with fresh taxes but about ensuring existing ones are enforced effectively.