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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/amendments-to-the-vat-code-in-light-of-the-measures-to-accelerate-the-economy-package) [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Tax](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) [VAT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/vat) [WTS Nobisfields](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/wts-nobisfields) ## [Ghana introduces Electronic VAT system, Up-front VAT payment and Taxation of E-Commerce](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ghana-introduces-electronic-vat-system-up-front-vat-payment-and-taxation-of-e-commerce) The Value Added Tax Act, 2013 has been amended by the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act which came into force on 12 September 2022. The purpose of this amendment is to compel taxpayers who qualify to register for value-added tax (VAT) to register on time. The main policy ra.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ghana-introduces-electronic-vat-system-up-front-vat-payment-and-taxation-of-e-commerce) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Tax](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) [VAT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/vat) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/dentons-hamilton-harrison-mathews) ## [High Court finds that Value Added Tax Regulations, 2017 are valid and have the force of law](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/high-court-finds-that-value-added-tax-regulations-2017-are-valid-and-have-the-force-of-law) The High Court on 31 January 2022 delivered judgment in *Income Tax Appeal No E84 of 2020: Commissioner of Domestic Taxes v. W. E. C. Lines (K) Limited*, dismissing the Kenya Revenue Authority’s appeal and also invalidating the Value Added Tax Reg.. 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