Speaking at the opening ceremony, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe of GRA said the training was a clear indication of the crucial role legal practitioners play in the economic and fiscal landscape of The Gambia.
“This workshop is a significant step towards enhancing our collective understanding of the transformative changes that this system will bring to our tax administration processes,” he stated.
“For many years, the Gambia Revenue Authority has been on a journey of transformation. A journey to modernize our tax processes, to enhance efficiency and to foster a culture of voluntary tax compliance.”
CG Darboe also acknowledged the pivotal role that legal practitioners play in the legal and fiscal landscapes of the society, saying that the practice of law, particularly in taxation, requires an acute awareness of not only the existing legal frameworks but also the instruments and technologies that underpin them.
“The introduction of this Integrated Tax Administration System will represent a fundamental shift in how tax administration operates, and it is imperative that we, both the tax administrators and tax agents, are fully equipped to navigate this new environment.”
“This ITAS system is expected to streamline tax processes, improve compliance, and foster greater transparency in tax administration and tax compliance. It will enable e-registration, e-filing, e-payment and e-refund. However, with such advancements come new challenges and responsibilities. It is essential for us as tax administrators and tax agents to understand the implications of these changes, not only for our clients, the taxpayers, but for the overarching legal and economic environment in which we operate.”
