BY Issah Olegor
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured businesses and taxpayers that essential tax and customs services will remain operational despite the widespread disruption caused by heavy rains and flooding in Accra and parts of the country.
The assurance comes as persistent rainfall continues to inundate several communities, disrupt transportation, delay the movement of goods and affect commercial activities, prompting concerns among importers, exporters and businesses over the possible impact on tax administration and trade facilitation.
In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, the Commissioner-General of the GRA acknowledged the challenges businesses are currently facing, noting that the severe weather conditions have created operational difficulties for many companies striving to meet customer demands and regulatory obligations.
According to the Authority, the flooding has the potential to slow the transportation of goods, interrupt supply chains and place additional pressure on businesses already contending with logistical challenges.
To minimise the impact, the GRA said it has activated measures across its operational network to ensure that critical services remain accessible throughout the period of adverse weather.
The Authority disclosed that officers stationed at the country’s ports, border posts and Taxpayer Service Centres (TSCs) have implemented business continuity measures designed to maintain the delivery of both Customs and Domestic Tax services.
The objective, according to the GRA, is to facilitate the uninterrupted flow of legitimate trade, reduce avoidable delays and continue providing efficient services to taxpayers despite the difficult weather conditions.
The Authority also encouraged businesses to make greater use of its digital platforms to access tax services where possible, while advising taxpayers to factor possible transportation delays into their business plans.
Businesses were further urged to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of their employees during the ongoing rains.
“No business activity is more important than protecting lives,” the GRA emphasised.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s business community throughout the period by maintaining operational continuity while safeguarding the revenue needed to finance national development programmes.
The statement comes against the backdrop of widespread flooding in Accra, where several roads have become impassable, homes and businesses have been inundated, and the transportation of goods into the capital has been severely disrupted.
The floods have left traders, transporters and motorists stranded in several parts of the city, raising fears of supply shortages and financial losses, particularly for businesses dealing in perishable commodities.
