Ghana: Communications Service Tax (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 1025) amending Communications Service Tax Act, 2008 (Act 754) entered into force

On 15 September 2020, Communications Service Tax (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 1025) entered into force, amending the original Communications Service Tax Act, 2008 (Act 754). This amendment reduced the tax rate from 9% to 5% on charges for the use of electronic communication services. Additionally, it maintained the provision that at least 20% of the revenue generated from the tax would be allocated to support the national youth employment programme.