Ghana's recent VAT reforms aim to correct structural weaknesses rather than provide immediate price cuts. Key changes include abolishing the COVID‑19 Health Recovery Levy, allowing NHIL and GETFund levies to be credited as input VAT, raising the goods‑based registration threshold, and phasing out flat‑rate schemes. The reforms also emphasize electronic invoicing to improve compliance and revenue collection.
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Read the full article at BFT OnlineThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 29 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Ghana. The original source is BFT Online.
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