Apply for a Taxpayer Identification Number
Your Ghana Card PIN is your TIN for all individual tax purposes. Businesses and entities apply for a separate TIN through GRA.
Work
Services for work — tax, jobs, pensions, professional licensing.
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File your personal income tax return
Individuals with income from any source file an annual return with GRA. Most employees have PAYE deducted monthly and only need to file if they have additional income.
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Pay SSNIT social security contributions
Pay your monthly Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions as a self-employed worker or verify that your employer is paying on your behalf.
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Claim your SSNIT pension benefit
Apply to receive your monthly SSNIT pension when you reach retirement age, or claim invalidity or survivors' benefits if you or your dependants qualify.
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Request a tax clearance certificate
Get a tax clearance certificate from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to prove your tax affairs are in order. You need this for government contracts, some business licences, property transfers, and travel bans.
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Register as an employer for PAYE
Register your business as an employer with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to deduct and remit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income tax on behalf of your employees every month.
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Apply for National Service posting
Apply for your National Service Scheme (NSS) posting after completing a tertiary programme. Service is mandatory for Ghanaian graduates under the National Service Act, 2006 (Act 426).
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File a VAT return
File your monthly or quarterly Value Added Tax (VAT) return with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). All VAT-registered businesses must file on time to avoid penalties.