- The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will implement the new Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151) starting January 1, 2026.
- Key changes include raising the VAT registration threshold from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000 and abolishing the VAT Flat Rate Scheme.
- The standard VAT rate will be reduced to 20%, and the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy will be removed.
- Businesses can now claim input tax credits on the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) levies.
- The reforms aim to simplify VAT administration, promote compliance, and ease the tax burden on smaller businesses and households.
Source: businessghana.com
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