The Electronic Transfer Levy Act has captured five (5) transactions affected by the E-levy when implemented.
Following the passage of the E-levy Bill, it has been assented into Law by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for its implementation.
The Act, according to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will be implemented effective Sunday, 1st May, 2022.
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This means that, the Bill which was adopted at a reduced rate of 1.5% from the initial 1.7% amid the Minority walkout will take effect tomorrow where, deductions will cover five main types of transfers.
Below are the 5 transactions affected by E-levy
1. Mobile Money transfer done between accounts on the same electronic money issuer (Momo transfers between users on same network).
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2. Mobile Money transfer from an account on one electronic money issuer to a recipeint on another electronic issuer (Momo transfers between users on different network).
3. Transfer from Bank account to Mobile account using the following modes:
a. Direct transfer
b. Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlement System debit; or
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c. Any other mode determined by the Minister in writing.
4. Transfer from Mobile Money account to bank accounts carried out using the following modes;
a. Direct transfer
b. Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlement System debit; or
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c. Any other mode determined by the Minister in writing.
5. Bank transfers which originate from a bank account belonging to an individual (Inter-bank transfers using digital platforms including mobile applicants).
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
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