February 1st, 2024, marks the effective day for the payment of the emission levy by all car and motor owners in Ghana. The government’s decision to charge the levy has been met with mixed feelings by both private car owners and commercial drivers.
Commercial drivers have vowed to increase lorry fairs as a result of the new levy among other issues.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) from Thursday, February 1, 2024.
According to them, the Act will impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles.
The GRA emphasized that the move aligns with the government’s commitment to addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Emissions Levy Starts Today
Starting today, all car and motor vehicle owners are required to pay an emissions levy. The levy to be paid varies depending on the kind of motor vehicle you are using
Check How Much Car and Motor Owners Are Required To Pay As Emission Levy Per Year.
For owners of motors and tricycles, a total of GHS 75 will be paid per motor per year. Owners of cars and buses will pay GHS150.00 per year for owning such vehicles. However, trucks, cars, and buses above 3,000 cc will pay a yearly emissions levy of GHS 300. Cars with 3,000 cc refer to cars that have a 3-liter engine capacity.
The authority stated that individuals obligated to pay the emissions levy must complete the registration process and make the levy payments exclusively through the Ghana.gov platform.
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“Under section 4(4) of Act 1112, a person required to issue a road certificate (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and other testing centres) shall demand evidence of payment of the levy before issuing a Road Use Certificate.”
Additionally, the GRA called on all vehicle owners to adhere to the directive and fulfill their obligation by paying the Emissions Levy as stipulated in Act 1112.
While the Emissions Levy Starts Today, government is yet to announce the grade period for making such a payment.