Amazon Web Services to charge VAT and levies on cloud services in Ghana from March 2025

Businesses and individuals in Ghana using Amazon Web Services (AWS) will face increased costs as the cloud service provider begins charging Value Added Tax (VAT) and other levies on its services starting March 1, 2025.

In an official communication, AWS announced that it will apply a 15% VAT on all sales of its services to customers in Ghana. Additionally, a 6% levy will be charged, covering the National Health Insurance Levy, Ghana Education Trust Fund Levy, and the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy.

AWS is the world’s leading cloud computing platform, providing businesses, governments, and individuals with essential computing power, storage, and networking services.

With this new tax implementation, Ghanaian businesses relying on AWS for digital infrastructure will experience higher operational costs.

The move aligns with Ghana’s tax regulations, ensuring compliance with local tax laws. However, it could impact companies that depend on AWS for cloud-based operations, as they will now need to factor in the additional expenses.

Starting March 1, 2025, AWS will issue VAT invoices to customers in Ghana. Businesses and individuals are advised to update their AWS accounts with their Tax Registration Number (TRN) before the deadline to facilitate VAT deductions.

AWS has urged customers to notify their finance and accounting teams to adjust for the tax implications and ensure compliance with the new charges.

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