The increased focus on the Tax Identification Number (TIN), is aimed at uniquely identifying potential taxpayers to broaden the tax net.
As at the time the mandatory policy was announced, the number of people who had TINs stood at 1,090,338.
[contextly_sidebar id=”Lc15WoyHi3F89MbdPV9O7l8FVXJ1PHXp”]Institutions that will require TIN before services can be rendered include the DVLA, the Passport Office, GRA, Lands Commission, Law Courts, Government Ministries, departments and agencies, as well as metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies.
Though the government is embarking on wide public education, many Ghanaians continue to struggle to acquire their TIN.
Despite this, it appears individuals must find ways of overcoming these challenges to obtain their unique tax number or risk being unable to do the following:
- Clearing goods from the ports
- Registering your land document with the Lands Commission
- Obtaining a tax clearance certificate from GRA
- Opening a bank account
- Registering your company at the Registrars General’s Department or any District Assembly office
- Receiving any payment from the Controller and Accountant General or a District Assembly in respect of a contract for the supply of any goods or provisions of any services
- Obtaining payment for contracts done for the government
- Filing a case at the courts
- Obtaining a passport from the passport office
- Obtaining a driver’s license and registering your vehicle at the DVLA
- Bidding for contracts from a government agency
- Conducting business with Ministries, Departments and Agencies
- Conducting business with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies
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By: Nii Larte Lartey | citinewsroom.com | Ghana
