- Parliament of Ghana approves VAT Amendment Bill 2023
- Bill imposes 5% flat rate for rental of commercial premises and sale of immovable property
- Bill introduces zero rate on locally produced sanitary pads and waives VAT on import of electric vehicles for public transportation
- Minority caucus opposes bill and calls for headcount vote
- Amendment bill approved with 137 votes in favor and 134 votes against
- Parliament also passes 2023 Appropriation bill, allowing government to spend 259 billion Ghana Cedis in 2024
- Appropriation bill includes estimates of government’s proposed expenditure for next financial year
- Passage of appropriation bill follows passage of revenue bills
- 2023 Appropriation bill to come into force on January 1, 2023
- Parliament adjourns sine dine for Christmas festivities.
Source: modernghana.com
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