- Ghana plans to reform its VAT system to improve fairness, transparency, neutrality, and efficiency, especially for cross-border digital transactions.
- The government is exploring digital solutions to collect VAT at source on transactions made through non-resident digital platforms.
- Currently, non-resident digital service providers must charge, collect, and remit VAT but face minimal structural safeguards, increasing the risk of non-compliance.
- The proposed system would allow local financial institutions or payment service providers to identify, withhold, and remit VAT directly to the Ghana Revenue Authority in near real-time.
- The solution is being piloted, with further guidance expected, and non-resident digital platform operators should monitor developments for compliance impacts.
Source: vatabout.com
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