List of the 8 Legislative Bills Assented into Law by President Mahama
President John Mahama has signed into law eight key bills aimed at overhauling Ghana’s tax and financial management framework, a move expected to reshape the country’s fiscal landscape.
The signings, which took place on April 2, 2025, at Jubilee House, mark a significant shift in the administration’s economic policy.
Among the most notable reforms is the Electronic Transfer Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which abolishes the contentious E-Levy that had imposed taxes on digital financial transactions. The Emissions Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025 has also been repealed, eliminating environmental charges previously levied on vehicle users.
Other legislative measures include amendments to the Income Tax Act, Earmarked Funds Capping and Realignment Act, Petroleum Revenue Management Act, Public Financial Management Act, and Value Added Tax Act, alongside the introduction of the Gold Board Bill, 2025.
The sweeping reforms align with the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s manifesto commitments to alleviate the cost of living and foster a more competitive business environment.
The repeal of the E-Levy, in particular, is expected to provide relief to businesses and consumers who had previously criticized the tax as an impediment to financial inclusion and digital payments adoption.
The Legislative Reforms are:
- Electronic Transfer Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025
- Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Emissions Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025
- Earmarked Funds Capping and Realignment (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Petroleum Revenue Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Public Financial Management Bill, 2025
- Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Gold Board Bill, 2025
The government is expected to outline further details on the implementation of these measures in the coming weeks. Investors and economic analysts will be closely monitoring the impact of these legislative changes on government revenues, fiscal discipline, and private sector growth.
