The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is urging government to review the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate imposed on football clubs, describing the current 17.5% levy as a major obstacle to growth and sustainability in the sport.
Speaking at the 31st Ordinary Congress, Kurt Okraku highlighted the disparity between football and other sectors such as the entertainment industry, which enjoy a flat VAT rate of just 3%.
“This unequal tax treatment undermines the operational capacity of our clubs, which are already grappling with limited sponsorship, infrastructure challenges, and rising costs,” Kurt Okraku stressed.
The GFA has recommended that government align football’s VAT rate with that of the entertainment industry, arguing that the policy shift would:
- Boost club profitability and allow greater reinvestment into player development.
- Strengthen compliance with club licensing regulations.
- Enhance the competitiveness of domestic competitions.
With many clubs struggling to meet financial obligations, the GFA believes the tax reduction would provide much-needed breathing space and enable more sustainable long-term planning.
