Ghana | 2026 Budget Statement - No Announced Changes to Payroll
On Thursday, 13 November 2025, the Minister for Finance, Dr
Cassiel Ato Forson, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of
the Government to Parliament.
Following a review of the statement, we can confirm that no
payroll-related changes have been proposed for the 2026 financial year.
The following points are highlighted for attention:
Income
Tax Review: While the Government intends to commence a comprehensive
review of the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) in 2026, any resulting
legislative changes are scheduled for submission to Parliament as part of
the 2027 Budget.
Minimum
Wage and Base Pay: Agreements regarding the National Minimum Wage and
Base Pay for 2026 were concluded with Organised Labour and Employers’
Associations prior to the Budget presentation.
For your reference, the full Budget Statement is available
via the link below:
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