GHANA
E-INVOICING
Latest update august 5th, 2024
On this page you will learn more on e-invoicing in Ghana
Delve into the compliance standards, unravel the e-invoicing framework and infrastructure.
Note: the Country Profile below is focused on the current eInvoicing and eReporting obligations.
Status: 🟢 Live
Covered by DT: 🟢 Yes
Scope
B2G/B2B /B2C eInvoicing (mandate known as E-VAT)
Adoption timeline
The implementation of the E-VAT program is phased:
- Phase 1: Launched in 2022, covering large and high-risk taxpayers
- Phase 2: began in December 2023, including 600 large taxpayers and more than 2,000 small and medium taxpayers
- Final Phase: aimed to onboard all remaining taxpayers by December 2024
Model
CENTRALIZED MODEL: the Tax Authority GRA validates each invoice by providing a code called “sales data controller” (SDC) that includes a timestamp and a QR code
Format
- XML
- JSON
Archiving
It is mandatory to store the invoice for 6 years
External references:
- GRA – Ghana Revenue Authority [link]
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