Country tax profile · 2026
Ghana VAT / sales tax
How Ghana taxes VAT / sales
Ghana charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Ghana and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Ghana's VAT / sales tax compares
Ghana's VAT / sales tax of 15% is the 94th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Africa average of 15.5%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Equatorial Guinea (15%) · Eswatini (15%) · Gambia (15%) · Jamaica (15%) · Lesotho (15%) · Sierra Leone (15%)
Who is a tax resident of Ghana?
Present in Ghana 183+ days in any 12-month period, or permanent home in Ghana; residents taxed on worldwide income
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Ghana?
Ghana charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.