VATCalculate VAT in Ghana
VAT in Ghana: add or remove 15% from any amount in GHS, with the result shown instantly.
Ghana VAT
How to calculate VAT in Ghana
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 15 / 100
Gross = net × 1.15
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.15
VAT = gross − net
Remember that the tax share of a gross price is smaller than the rate itself: at 15% it is 13.04%. That is why you divide by 1.15 rather than subtracting 15%.
VAT rates in Ghana
Ghana keeps things simple with a single VAT rate of 15%: there are no reduced rates, so the same percentage applies to every taxable sale. The standard rate is below the Africa average of 16.4% and shared with 22 other countries in our list.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 15% | Standard rate |
Official source: gra.gov.gh. Rates checked October 2026.
VAT examples in GHS
Common amounts with 15% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 15% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 100.00 GHS | 15.00 GHS | 115.00 GHS |
| 500.00 GHS | 75.00 GHS | 575.00 GHS |
| 1,000.00 GHS | 150.00 GHS | 1,150.00 GHS |
| 5,000.00 GHS | 750.00 GHS | 5,750.00 GHS |
| 10,000.00 GHS | 1,500.00 GHS | 11,500.00 GHS |
| 100,000.00 GHS | 15,000.00 GHS | 115,000.00 GHS |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 575.00 GHS | 500.00 GHS | 75.00 GHS |
| 1,150.00 GHS | 1,000.00 GHS | 150.00 GHS |
| 5,750.00 GHS | 5,000.00 GHS | 750.00 GHS |
| 11,500.00 GHS | 10,000.00 GHS | 1,500.00 GHS |
Questions about VAT in Ghana
What is the VAT rate in Ghana?
The standard VAT rate in Ghana is 15%.
How do I add 15% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.15. For example 5,000.00 GHS × 1.15 = 5,750.00 GHS.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Ghana?
Divide the gross price by 1.15. For example 5,750.00 GHS ÷ 1.15 = 5,000.00 GHS net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a GHS price is VAT?
At 15%, VAT makes up 13.04% of the gross price (15 ÷ 115).