Ghanaians may soon pay significantly more for public services, as the Ministry of Finance proposes a 30–40% increase in statutory fees and charges as part of new fiscal measures under the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review. This is according to the NPP MP for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah.
Mr Boamah, who is the Chairman of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee, revealed the planned hikes in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
“Ghanaians should expect a 30% to 40% increase in fees and charges, as proposed in the new Fees and Charges Regulations set to be laid before Parliament by the Minister for Finance. The proposal is currently before the Subsidiary Legislation Committee for pre-laying consideration,” Boamah said
If approved, the adjustments may impact a wide range of government services, including passport applications, vehicle registrations, business operating licences, court filing fees, and other statutory permits.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is set to present the Review to Parliament today, July 24, outlining critical updates on revenue performance, expenditure execution, debt servicing, and fiscal strategies for the rest of the year.
The Mid-Year Budget Review is also expected to address tax policy reforms, public spending efficiency, and measures to sustain fiscal consolidation targets agreed with the IMF.
