Source: Mavis Fantevi
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a two-month amnesty period for users of uncustomed vehicles across the country, aimed at encouraging voluntary regularisation of illegally imported vehicles.
According to the GRA, the amnesty will run from June 1 to July 31, 2026, during which all penalties that would normally be imposed on uncustomed vehicles will be waived.
In a public notice issued by the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, the Authority urged owners and users of such vehicles to take advantage of the opportunity to regularise their documentation before the deadline expires.
The GRA explained that the initiative is intended to allow vehicle owners to comply with customs regulations without facing sanctions that would ordinarily apply if the vehicles were seized by customs officials.
The Authority warned that after July 31, 2026, the Customs Division will embark on nationwide unannounced inspections of vehicles on roads across the country. It stressed that all uncustomed vehicles found during the exercise would be impounded.
The GRA further advised the public to visit the nearest Customs Collection office or the GRA Head Office near the Accra Sports Stadium for assistance and further clarification on the regularisation process.
The Authority also provided additional contact channels for enquiries, including its official email address, toll-free line, and WhatsApp numbers.
The announcement forms part of efforts by the GRA to improve compliance with customs regulations and strengthen revenue mobilisation in the country.