MTN Ghana has announced a reduction in tariffs across all its products and services, effective January 2, 2026.
In a message sent to customers on Friday, the telecommunications giant said the tariff reductions are in line with adjustments under the new VAT framework, encouraging customers to visit its official website for further details.
The move positions MTN as one of the first major service providers to reflect the tax changes in its pricing structure.
The tariff cuts come on the back of wide-ranging VAT reforms introduced by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as part of efforts to ease the tax burden on households and businesses while improving compliance.
One of the major changes under the new Act is the upward revision of the VAT registration threshold for businesses dealing in goods, which has been increased from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000.
This adjustment is expected to significantly reduce the compliance burden on micro and small enterprises by exempting a larger number of businesses from mandatory VAT registration.
The GRA has also announced the abolition of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, removing an additional layer of consumption tax that had been in place since the pandemic.
In addition, the re-coupling of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) levies will allow businesses to claim input tax credits, a move expected to improve cash flow and reduce the effective tax cost for VAT-registered firms.
Under the revised framework, the standard VAT rate has been reduced to 20 percent, with the Authority noting that the measure is aimed at easing cost pressures on consumers and businesses. The VAT Flat Rate Scheme has also been abolished, paving the way for a more unified and transparent VAT system.
According to the GRA, the suite of reforms is designed to promote equity in the tax system, enhance administrative efficiency, and strengthen overall tax compliance.
MTN’s tariff reduction is expected to offer some relief to subscribers at a time when consumers are closely watching how businesses respond to the new VAT regime, particularly in key sectors such as telecommunications.
