Government to consider a reduction of duties on imported vehicles

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Nana Bedua 8 years ago

When will implement policies that destroy us. Here we are with a Ghanaian car manufacturing company building cars for our own consumption. Instead of encouraging the people of Ghana to nurturing this company so one day we c ...
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When will implement policies that destroy us. Here we are with a Ghanaian car manufacturing company building cars for our own consumption. Instead of encouraging the people of Ghana to nurturing this company so one day we can become the major car manufacturing country in the sub region or even on the continent, we come out with policies that destroys or kill completely local initiatives and innovations. What is wrong with us at all? If this how we are going regulate the factories we create under one district one factory then we are already doomed as there will not much chance for their sustainability. The word to the wise.....
front fighter 8 years ago

which car manufacturer are you talking about ? Hope not that Kantanka scam !

which car manufacturer are you talking about ? Hope not that Kantanka scam !
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 8 years ago

Don't blame him, mate. Many are those who can't differentiate an assembly factory from a manufacturing one.

Don't blame him, mate. Many are those who can't differentiate an assembly factory from a manufacturing one.
adanko[the digger] 8 years ago

Are kantanka vehicles made or assembled in Ghana?Rumours have it that it is the local name for Mitsubishi.Is it true?

Are kantanka vehicles made or assembled in Ghana?Rumours have it that it is the local name for Mitsubishi.Is it true?
Niijoe 8 years ago

I don't think this idea will destroy our on going motor manufacturing industry, competition always brings bout the best and the community will have a choice.

I don't think this idea will destroy our on going motor manufacturing industry, competition always brings bout the best and the community will have a choice.
Daladam 8 years ago

Get rid of mahama and foolish ndc unnecessary import fees on cars let Ghanaian live easier

Get rid of mahama and foolish ndc unnecessary import fees on cars let Ghanaian live easier
Lynda 8 years ago

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Frimpong 8 years ago

It's not only vehicles that are high on duties. Everyone is complaining about the high duties. If all the loopholes are to be close then reduction of all duties is a must. We are paying 20% duties, 17.5% Vat plus and many dif ...
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It's not only vehicles that are high on duties. Everyone is complaining about the high duties. If all the loopholes are to be close then reduction of all duties is a must. We are paying 20% duties, 17.5% Vat plus and many different taxes.
Over 40% of duties are paid at the harbor.I'm paying over $20,000.00(GhC 90,000.00) of duties because total invoice of my goods is $50,000.00.
Kwabena kwabena 8 years ago

Reduce the duties on imported goods to encourage people to pay the right taxes and prevent tax evasion

Reduce the duties on imported goods to encourage people to pay the right taxes and prevent tax evasion
SIMON 8 years ago

ALLOW VEHICLES 5YRS AND UNDER INTO THE COUNTRY SINCE MUCH OLDER VEHICLES HAVE LOT OF ISSUES AND MOST PEOPLE CUT CORNERS AS RESULTS ROAD ACCIDENTS INCREASES

ALLOW VEHICLES 5YRS AND UNDER INTO THE COUNTRY SINCE MUCH OLDER VEHICLES HAVE LOT OF ISSUES AND MOST PEOPLE CUT CORNERS AS RESULTS ROAD ACCIDENTS INCREASES

ROGUE LAWYER 8 years ago

those over age penalty tax law must be scraped, 20yrs vehicle in Europe IS FAR BETTER THAN two 2yrs vehicle in Ghana.
2.there must be a flat rate on imported cars

2. The idea of making the embassies effective on this iss ...
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those over age penalty tax law must be scraped, 20yrs vehicle in Europe IS FAR BETTER THAN two 2yrs vehicle in Ghana.
2.there must be a flat rate on imported cars

2. The idea of making the embassies effective on this issue is very prudent but it will work perfectly if we have a flat rate.

after receiving the bill of loading from the shipping company , use it to go to the embassy pay your flat rate duty for a clearance certificate , post the clearance certificate to your Agent or you go there by yourself, handed it to the customs , they show you your car then off you go.
with this brilliant idea those corrupt elements at the port will try to frustrate it implementation because if it happens money will never short change in their hands
Bold 8 years ago

0yrs vehicle in Europe IS FAR BETTER THAN two 2yrs vehicle in Ghana..... Agreed in many ways.

0yrs vehicle in Europe IS FAR BETTER THAN two 2yrs vehicle in Ghana..... Agreed in many ways.
JoB 8 years ago

That will help Ghana the import duties on imported vehicles are way too expensive yet the road to Tema Port is very disaster .

That will help Ghana the import duties on imported vehicles are way too expensive yet the road to Tema Port is very disaster .
yabs 8 years ago

goverment

goverment
Newman 8 years ago

Mr President give us a break, action
speaks rather than words

Mr President give us a break, action
speaks rather than words
kwabena ohemeng,london 8 years ago

How vehicles are valued for duty purpose is totally wrong.They take the value of the vehicle as if it is new and use the age of the vehicle to arrive at the value.Which means if I bought a second hand car for 2000 pounds and ...
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How vehicles are valued for duty purpose is totally wrong.They take the value of the vehicle as if it is new and use the age of the vehicle to arrive at the value.Which means if I bought a second hand car for 2000 pounds and the cost of a new one is 10000 it is the latter cost which will be taken for duty purposes.Absolute garbage.How can you value an old car as a new one and use its age to depreciate it for duty purposes?Duty must be based on how much the second hand vehicle was bought in the country of origin and not what the authorities feel it should be valued.A second hand car bought for 500 pounds stands the chance of being valued for 8000 pounds just because a new one costs 8000 pounds.This is unacceptable.This largely explains why vehicle duties are unacceptably high in Ghana.
ghanani 8 years ago

And in addition they will add sales tax,vat,etc,etc and soon AU tax will be added.

And in addition they will add sales tax,vat,etc,etc and soon AU tax will be added.
Kwapps 8 years ago

Calculating the duty of a vehicle is an internationally agreed formula adopted by customs agencies throughout the world so changing it will be next to impossible. And they chose it for a good reason. If you go on the premise ...
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Calculating the duty of a vehicle is an internationally agreed formula adopted by customs agencies throughout the world so changing it will be next to impossible. And they chose it for a good reason. If you go on the premise of determining the duty of a vehicle based on it's age, then someone would argue that they picked up their car for free so the duty on it should be nil. That, my friend, would be absolutely unacceptable :)
Legend 8 years ago

I totally agree with you. why should second hand cars be cheaper in Togo than Ghana. They have nothing, but cars and everything is cheaper, whilst cocoa prices are higher over there. Even tell us to pay 50% of the cost price ...
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I totally agree with you. why should second hand cars be cheaper in Togo than Ghana. They have nothing, but cars and everything is cheaper, whilst cocoa prices are higher over there. Even tell us to pay 50% of the cost price as duty, it makes some sense.
Adomba 8 years ago

High duty and and compulsory towing fee. Aba

High duty and and compulsory towing fee. Aba

Mensa 8 years ago

THAT UNDERSTAND THAT THE NDC IMPORT FEES ARE NOT SIMPLY NOT MAKING ANY SENSE

THAT UNDERSTAND THAT THE NDC IMPORT FEES ARE NOT SIMPLY NOT MAKING ANY SENSE
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

How comes that Nana Addo's administration finds it necessary to reduce taxes for spare parts dealers and forget about Burgers' private imported vehicules?Nana Addo can get votes from spare parts dealers but Burgers don't vote ...
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How comes that Nana Addo's administration finds it necessary to reduce taxes for spare parts dealers and forget about Burgers' private imported vehicules?Nana Addo can get votes from spare parts dealers but Burgers don't vote.
At least,Burgers who have used their private cars for some years abroad should be allowed to clear one car for free.There's a difference between somebody who has brought his own car home for personal use to those who import cars for sales.I'm sure Nana Addo knows how Burgers suffer to clear only 1 private car just like he knows how spare parts dealers pay for duties in the port.So why favour the spare parts dealers and squeeze Burgers?Thank you.
Kwapps 8 years ago

The government should rather consider increasing the duty on private vehicles, especially the gas guzzlers, and reduce duties on commercial vehicles. If you can afford to drive around in v12, v8 and v6 cars, you should equall ...
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The government should rather consider increasing the duty on private vehicles, especially the gas guzzlers, and reduce duties on commercial vehicles. If you can afford to drive around in v12, v8 and v6 cars, you should equally enjoy the privileges of paying hefty duties and taxes on them. I love the power and sound of v8 engines but they are an unnecessary drain on our scarce national resources so those who use it for pleasure should pay through the nose for them. Also, reducing duties on private vehicles would mean affordability for many people and the knock on effect would lead to a total gridlock of our roads, making our current traffic jams look like a child's play. Without a corresponding investment in new roads the government should resist any temptation to reduce duties until the time is right to do so.
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