- The Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151) will take effect in Ghana from 1 January 2026.
- The VAT registration threshold for companies supplying goods is increased to GHS 750,000.
- The 1% COVID-19 health recovery levy is abolished.
- The national health insurance levy (2.5%) and GETFUND levy (2.5%) are now fully deductible as input taxes.
- The VAT flat rate scheme is abolished, and the total effective VAT rate is now 20% (15% standard VAT plus 5% levies).
- Administrative guidelines were published to assist with the implementation and ensure consistency.
Source: taxathand.com
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