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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ 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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Net price-
Tax amount-
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How to calculate

Add VAT: net price ร— 1.20 = gross price.
Remove VAT: gross price รท 1.20 = net price.

Calculation Examples โ€” 20%

Net VAT 20% Gross
GHS 100.00GHS 20.00GHS 120.00
GHS 500.00GHS 100.00GHS 600.00
GHS 1,000.00GHS 200.00GHS 1,200.00

Compare with neighbors

Country Std Rate vs Ghana
Ghana โ˜…20%โ€”
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa15%-5%
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenya16%-4%
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egypt14%-6%
๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman5%-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 โ€” VAT + NHIL + GETFund

Ghana Revenue Authority โ€” VAT + NHIL + GETFund

Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in Ghana?

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.

How do I add VAT in Ghana?

Multiply the net price by 1.2. For example, GHS 100 net becomes GHS 120.00 gross.

How do I remove VAT in Ghana?

Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example, GHS 120.00 gross becomes GHS 100 net.

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Ghana: one iframe, already set to the standard 20% rate. Free and responsive โ€” no account, no JavaScript library.

<iframe src="https://vatestimator.com/embed/?rate=20&c=GH&lang=en" width="100%" height="470" style="border:1px solid #dde1f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:420px" title="Ghana VAT Calculator" loading="lazy"></iframe>

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