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President John Mahama has assented to 10 Bills passed by Parliament, bringing them into law as part of his administration’s ongoing legislative and policy reforms.
The new laws were signed following their passage by Parliament over the past month and cover several important areas, including taxation, customs, energy, cocoa, maritime offences, national defence and the administration of justice.
The 10 Bills assented to by President Mahama are the Customs Bill, 2026; Community Service Bill, 2026; Tribunal Bills, 2026; Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026; National Defence University Bill, 2026; Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026; Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and Excise Bill, 2026.
The legislation introduces new provisions and amends existing laws across key sectors of Ghana’s economy and public administration.
Among the laws expected to have a direct impact on the country’s tax system are the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and Excise Bill.
These laws are expected to shape Ghana’s tax framework by introducing changes to existing provisions and strengthening the legal basis for taxation and related government revenue measures.
The Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill also introduces changes to the legal framework governing levies within Ghana’s energy sector.
Another significant piece of legislation is the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, which provides a new legislative framework for the operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board, the institution responsible for regulating and supporting Ghana’s cocoa industry.
The Customs Bill, meanwhile, addresses the administration and enforcement of customs-related matters and is expected to provide an updated legal framework for the country’s customs operations.
In the justice sector, the Community Service Bill and Tribunal Bills form part of broader measures affecting the administration of justice.
The Community Service Bill provides a legislative framework for community service, while the Tribunal Bills deal with the establishment and administration of relevant tribunals.
The Maritime and Related Offences Bill introduces legislation concerning offences within Ghana’s maritime space. The law is expected to strengthen the legal framework for addressing offences connected to the country’s maritime domain.
The National Defence University Bill also establishes the legislative basis for Ghana’s defence university, providing a legal foundation for its operations and development.
President Mahama‘s assent completes the legislative process required for the 10 Bills to become law.
The enactment of the legislation marks another step in the government’s efforts to introduce legislative changes across key areas of governance, economic management, national security and public administration.
The new laws are now expected to guide policy implementation and the administration of the respective sectors covered by the legislation.
