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Ghana Vehicle Import Regulations |
Ghana Import Regulation |
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Importing a Motor Vehicle Into Ghana |
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Ghana's Parliament has postponed the regulation on imports of over-aged vehicles to May 31st, 2001. From May 31st, 2001, any motor-car or commercial vehicle aged more than 10 years imported into the country has to be cleared upon payment of all the relevant duties and taxes i.e. 1 million cedis for vehicles of 1,900cc or below, and 3 million cedis for vehicles over 1,900cc and commercial vehicles. Vehicles that will remain uncleared after May 31st will be confiscated by the authorities.
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Taxes On Vehicle Importing |
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cylinder capacity under 1900cc |
5% |
cylinder capacity between 1900cc - 3000cc |
10% |
cylinder capacity upwards 3000cc |
20% |
Vans with 10+ seats |
5% |
Buses with 30+ seats |
0% |
Pick up trucks, tippers & lorries |
5% |
Motor Bikes |
0% |
Bicycles |
0% |
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* CIF is cost of the vehicle, insurance cost and freight cost.
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* Import duty is based on the CIF value
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* VAT is based on CIF + Duty
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* Remaining categories based on CIF
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* Vehicles older than 10 years will attract additional penalties
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Valuation of vehicles |
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- 6 months old- based on purchase price
- 1.5 years old- 85% of purchase price
- 2.5 years old- 75% of purchase price
- 5 years old- 65% of purchase price
- 5-10 years old- 50% of purchase price
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