4 FAQs about Import tax on solar systems in ghana

How does VAT work in Ghana?

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority administers this system, collecting not only import VAT but also a range of related taxes such as petroleum taxes, excise duties, and export charges. Beyond tariffs and VAT, Ghana imposes numerous additional levies on imported goods.

What are the duties & charges of the Ghana Revenue Authority?

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority is responsible for the collection of import duty, import VAT, export duty, petroleum tax, import excise and other taxes, levies and fees. Other Duties and Charges: Ghana collects numerous duties and charges on imports in addition to the customs tariff and VAT.

How much tax does a business pay in Ghana?

This cumulative method means that in practice, the effective tax rate paid by businesses can exceed 23 percent. The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority administers this system, collecting not only import VAT but also a range of related taxes such as petroleum taxes, excise duties, and export charges.

What other duties and charges are imposed on imported goods in Ghana?

Beyond tariffs and VAT, Ghana imposes numerous additional levies on imported goods. These Other Duties and Charges (ODCs) have increased in scope over the past decade, making the import environment more complex. Among them are sector-specific levies like excise duty and the environmental tax introduced in 2013.

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