Vehicle Emissions Levy | Amount & How to Pay

Explore the amount vehicle (car) owners have to pay for the Emissions Levy in Ghana. Here are the steps to follow to pay for your Emissions Levy.

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Vehicle Owners Emissions Levy

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to inform the general public, especially vehicle owners, that the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) has been passed to impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combination engine vehicles.

The implementation of the Emission Levy is in line with the Government’s effort aimed at tackling greenhouse gas emissions to promote the use of eco-friendly technology and green energy, improving environmental management while controlling general levels of air and water pollution.

GRA Fees for Vehicles Emission Levy

From 1^st February 2024, all vehicle owners are required to pay the Emissions Tax at the amount provided in the schedules to Act 1112 as reproduced below:

No	Type of Emissions	Motor Vehicles	Rate
1.	Emissions from Motor Vehicles	Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles:
		Motorcycles and Tricycles	GH¢ 75 per annum
		Motor Vehicles, Buses, and Coaches up to 3000 cc	GH¢ 150 per annum
		Motor Vehicles, Buses, and Coaches above 3000 cc	GH¢ 300 per annum
		Cargo Trucks and Articulated Trucks	GH¢ 300 per annum

How to Pay for Vehicle Emission Levy

All persons required to pay the Vehicle Emissions Levy are to register and pay the levy on the Ghana.Gov Portal.

Under section 4(4) of Act 1112, a person required to issue a road use certificate (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and other testing centers) shall demand evidence of payment of the levy before issuing a Road Use Certificate.

All vehicle owners are therefore to take note and comply with this directive accordingly.