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Ghana Revenue Authority: tax rates and guidance

The Ghana Revenue Authority administers domestic taxes and customs. It publishes current income tax bands, VAT and levy rates, and guidance and forms for taxpayers.

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What it publishes

• PAYE and personal income tax bands.
• VAT standard and flat rates, NHIL and GETFund levies.
• Rent, gift, capital gains and other tax guidance.
• Customs duties and procedures.

Key datasets

• PAYE
  Monthly and annual bands for 2026; GRA says the rates took effect on 1 September 2026.
  Updated: When the law changes

APIs and downloads

• GRA website
  Forms, guides and online filing links.

When it publishes

Rates change with budgets and amending Acts.

How to use it to check a claim

1. Check the effective date of the bands.
2. Separate VAT from the NHIL and GETFund levies.

Common mistakes

• Bands changed during 2026, so older calculators may be out of date.

What is the top income tax rate in Ghana?

35% on annual chargeable income above GH¢600,000 for residents, according to GRA.

Questions answered using this source

• What are the income tax rates in Ghana?
• What is the VAT rate in Ghana?

Links checked 14 October 2026. This page describes what the source publishes and gives no verdict on any claim.