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Ghana will scrap the 1% COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy starting Jan. 1, 2026, saving consumers and businesses over GH¢3.7 billion annually.
Ghana will abolish the 1% COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy effective January 1, 2026, following President John Dramani Mahama’s signing of the repeal act on December 10, 2025.
The move, which fulfills a campaign promise, eliminates a tax that raised about GH¢7.61 billion since 2021 and is expected to save consumers and businesses over GH¢3.7 billion annually.
The government plans to offset the resulting revenue gap through VAT reforms, higher registration thresholds, and spending adjustments.
Trade groups welcome the repeal alongside prior reductions like the E-Levy and VAT cut, but urge further reforms to streamline levies and improve port efficiency.
While the cedi’s stabilization has boosted confidence, challenges remain in balancing fiscal sustainability with economic growth.
Ghana eliminará el gravamen de recuperación de salud del 1% por COVID-19 a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, ahorrando a los consumidores y las empresas más de GH¢3.7 mil millones anuales.