🇬🇭 Ghana VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT + NHIL + GETFund for Ghana: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 20%; special rates have their own conditions.
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VAT + NHIL + GETFund: 20% Combined standard total. From 1 January 2026, the total is 20%: VAT 15%, NHIL 2.5% and GETFund 2.5%, all on the same base. It is not 20% VAT alone. Only the general reference rate is preset. Sector rates, small-business regimes, territorial exceptions and temporary discounts need separate verification.
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How to calculate
Calculation Examples — 20%
| Net | VAT 20% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| GHS 100.00 | GHS 20.00 | GHS 120.00 |
| GHS 500.00 | GHS 100.00 | GHS 600.00 |
| GHS 1,000.00 | GHS 200.00 | GHS 1,200.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana ★ | 20% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15% | -5% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 16% | -4% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 14% | -6% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 5% | -15% |
Key facts
Good to know: VAT + NHIL + GETFund: 20% Combined standard total. From 1 January 2026, the total is 20%: VAT 15%, NHIL 2.5% and GETFund 2.5%, all on the same base. It is not 20% VAT alone. Only the general reference rate is preset. Sector rates, small-business regimes, territorial exceptions and temporary discounts need separate verification.
Official source
Ghana Revenue Authority — VAT + NHIL + GETFund
Ghana Revenue Authority — VAT + NHIL + GETFund
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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