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VAT on Digital Services Criticised by MP Dr Gideon Boako
The MP argues the 20% tax could unfairly penalise Ghanaians abroad while exempting some foreign residents.
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Ghana Banks to Collect 20% Tax on Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT Subscriptions from Oct. 15
Commercial banks will start adding a combined 20% tax to cross‑border digital services, potentially raising the cost of popular streaming and AI platforms for Ghana‑issued card users.
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Ghana Launches Real‑Time VAT on Cross‑Border Digital Services
The Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced a new framework that automatically collects VAT at the point of payment for foreign digital services, aiming to close a significant revenue gap.
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