- The Finance Ministry has started reviewing the VAT system.
- The review aims to address business challenges with the current VAT structure.
- The process is supported by the IMF’s Technical Assistance Mission.
- The current VAT rate is 21.9 percent, one of the highest in Africa.
- Compliance issues are a major concern for businesses.
- The government is working with the IMF and World Bank Group on the review.
- The goal is to simplify the VAT system before the next national budget in November.
- A complete overhaul of the VAT system is being considered.
- The review aims to improve tax compliance, increase revenue, and reduce business strain.
Source: gbcghanaonline.com
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