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GRA dismisses claims of additional 20% tax under new digital VAT system
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has dismissed reports that its new digital Value Added Tax (VAT) collection system will impose an additional 20% tax on subscriptions to services such as Netflix, Google and Amazon.“The Authority wishes to clarify that the new system does not introduce a new tax or increase the existing VAT rate.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Authority said the system would improve the collection of existing taxes rather than introduce a new levy or increase the current rate.
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