Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has acknowledged that some French businesses operating in Ghana have experienced undue harassment from Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) officials.

Speaking at the Annual Cocktail event with the French business community and the launch of the France-Ghana Economic Report 2023-2024, held at the French Ambassador’s residence in Accra, Dr. Amin Adam reassured the French Chamber of Commerce members that the government is working to resolve concerns surrounding the business climate in Ghana.

He emphasized that recent steps have been implemented to ease the pressure on foreign investors.

“I want to appeal to you to continue to stay in Ghana because we are addressing all the issues that you have raised with me,” Dr. Amin Adam said. He specifically addressed concerns over tax-related challenges, assuring attendees that action had been taken to withdraw GRA officials accused of harassing businesses.

“Issues relating to taxes and harassment of businesses by tax collectors, you will notice, have been resolved. We’ve had to withdraw all the tax collectors who were allegedly harassing businesses from those centres of operation, and so you won’t see them anymore,” he added.

The Finance Minister's remarks aimed to reassure the French business community, highlighting that the government is dedicated to fostering a business-friendly environment and remains committed to sustaining foreign investments in Ghana.