VAT 15% · NHIL 2.5% · GETFund 2.5%, all on the same base, from 1 January 2026 · rates checked [date] · source: GRA
breakdown
Type an amount to see VAT, NHIL and GETFund on separate lines.
how_it_works
From 1 January 2026, VAT (15%), NHIL (2.5%) and GETFund (2.5%) are all charged on the same base, for a combined 20%. To add tax, the calculator multiplies the net amount by 1.20. To remove it, it divides the total by 1.20. Each line is then worked out on the net amount.
questions
Asked about this tool
What is the VAT rate in Ghana in 2026?
From 1 January 2026, it’s 15% VAT plus 2.5% NHIL and 2.5% GETFund, all charged on the same base, for a combined 20%. The 1% COVID levy was abolished.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the total by 1.20 to get the net amount. The difference is the tax. The tool does this for you.
Do I show NHIL and GETFund separately on invoices?
Yes. GRA requires separate lines for VAT, NHIL and GETFund.