ABOUT US
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (Ghana) is the sole professional body by law in Ghana that deals principally with taxation. The Chartered Institute of Taxation (Ghana) has been operating as a professional body since 1978 and was formally incorporated under the Companies Code 1963 (Act 179) as Ghana Institute of Taxation, (a company limited by guarantee), on 2nd May, 1980. Later the Institute was registered under the Professional Bodies Registration Decree, 1973 (NRCD 143) on 7th June, 1993 by the Registrar of Professional Bodies (Professional Bodies Certificate Number PB38). On 8th February, 2001 the name of the Institute was changed to Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana by the Registrar of Professional Bodies on application. Currently, the Institute seeks to be incorporated under an Act of Parliament and the draft Bill to this effect is at an advanced stage.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTE
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To deal with all matters concerning taxation and take such action with respect thereto as may be considered expedient.
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To promote the study of the administration and practice of taxation and the principles of economic and political science in relation to taxation and public finance in connection therewith.
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To hold examinations and to grant certificates to persons who have satisfied the examiners and the Council of the Institute as to their knowledge of and ability in the subject of taxation.
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To facilitate the exchange of information and views on taxation and the creation of a well informed public opinion on the subject.
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To provide opportunities for the acquisition and dissemination of useful information concerning taxation and, in particular, to sponsor research into taxation as well as publishing or assisting in the publication of the proceedings of the Institute and of books, articles and papers on the subject of taxation.
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To ensure that high standards of professional etiquette and practice are maintained among Members of the Institute.
