- Ghana’s 2025 tax reforms include VAT on non-life insurance premiums, a revised fuel levy, and a new scheme for the informal sector.
- VAT of 15% applies to non-life insurance premiums starting July 1, 2025, covering fire, property, marine, travel, burglary, liability, personal accident, and workmen’s compensation insurance.
- Motor insurance remains VAT-exempt.
- VAT does not apply to insurance claims.
- Insurers must issue clear invoices, update systems, register for VAT, and educate clients.
- Fuel levy increases by GH₵1 per litre for petrol, diesel, marine gas oil, and naphtha starting July 16, 2025.
- The government aims to generate GH₵5.7 billion annually to repay energy sector debt and ensure power generation.
- The fuel levy faced criticism from transport unions, opposition MPs, and think tanks, but was supported by the IMF.
Source: firmusadvisory.com
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