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MTN Ghana has announced a reduction in tariffs across all its products and services, effective January 2, 2026, becoming one of the first major service providers to reflect the country’s new Value Added Tax (VAT) framework in its pricing.
In a message sent to customers on Friday, the telecommunications giant said the tariff reductions are in line with recent adjustments under the revised VAT regime and encouraged subscribers to visit its official website for detailed information on the new pricing structure.
The move follows wide-ranging VAT reforms introduced by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as part of government efforts to ease the tax burden on households and businesses while strengthening compliance and efficiency within the tax system.
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Among the key changes under the new VAT Act is an upward revision of the VAT registration threshold for businesses dealing in goods, which has been increased from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000. The adjustment is expected to significantly reduce compliance costs for micro and small enterprises by exempting a larger number of businesses from mandatory VAT registration.
The GRA has also announced the abolition of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, removing an additional consumption tax that had been imposed during the pandemic.
In addition, the re-coupling of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) levies will allow VAT-registered businesses to claim input tax credits. This reform is expected to improve cash flow and reduce the effective tax burden on businesses.
Under the revised framework, the standard VAT rate has been reduced to 20 per cent, while the VAT Flat Rate Scheme has been abolished to create a more unified and transparent VAT system.
According to the GRA, the reforms are designed to promote equity in the tax system, enhance administrative efficiency, and strengthen overall tax compliance.
MTN Ghana’s decision to pass on the tax relief to consumers is expected to provide some financial relief to subscribers, particularly at a time when many Ghanaians are closely monitoring how businesses respond to the new VAT regime, especially in essential service sectors such as telecommunications.
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