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Sep 27, 20266 min read

VAT in Ghana explained: the 20% rate, NHIL and the GETFund levy (2026)

Since 1 January 2026, VAT (15%), NHIL (2.5%) and the GETFund levy (2.5%) are all charged on the same price, 20% in total. Here's how to add them to a price, take them out of one, and what changed.

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