The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG) has issued a public notice cautioning individuals, employers, students, and institutions to verify the credentials of persons offering taxation services, warning against unauthorised practice in the sector.
The Institute reaffirmed that it is the only statutory body mandated to regulate taxation practice in Ghana under the Chartered Institute of Taxation Act, 2016 (Act 916).
According to the notice issued on June 24, 2026, CITG stressed that, in line with Section 12 of Act 916, “a person shall not practise as a Chartered Tax Practitioner or Tax Practitioner unless that person is duly registered as a member of the Institute and satisfies the requirements prescribed by law.”
The Institute further referenced a High Court decision in the case of Chartered Institute of Certified Tax Accountants, Ghana v. National Accreditation Board, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana and Attorney-General (Suit No. HRCM 345/15), noting that the Court had affirmed the role of statutory bodies in regulating professional accounting-related disciplines.
CITG stated that the ruling also underscored that activities outside the established statutory framework are inconsistent with the law governing professional practice in Ghana.
In its notice, the Institute reiterated its exclusive mandate to regulate taxation practice and conduct professional examinations leading to certification as a Chartered Tax Practitioner.
“The Institute wishes to emphasise that it is the body legally empowered to regulate the practice of taxation in Ghana and to conduct professional examinations leading to membership and certification,” the statement said.
CITG therefore urged the public to exercise caution and undertake due diligence before engaging any individual or organisation claiming authority to regulate tax practice or issue practising certificates.
“The general public is advised to exercise caution, conduct the necessary due diligence, and verify the legal status of any individual, institution, or organisation that purports to regulate tax practice,” the notice cautioned.
The Institute warned that it would not hesitate to take legal action against unauthorised practice, stating its commitment to safeguarding the integrity and professionalism of taxation practice in Ghana.
It added that it would rely on its statutory powers under Act 916 and other applicable laws to address violations and prevent unauthorised certification or practice within the tax profession.
