GRA to Launch Automated VAT Deduction for Online Transactions in August

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will launch an automated VAT deduction system for online transactions in August.
The system will collect tax directly at payment checkout, moving toward real-time tax clearance for e-commerce.
It aims to put online sellers and physical stores on equal tax footing, including local and non-resident digital service providers.
The unified effective tax rate will be 20% under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025, combining VAT, NHIL, and GETFund.
Success depends on API integration with payment gateways and clear consumer/merchant education to avoid backlash.

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