The Diaspora Affairs Bureau of the Ministry provides facilitative role in securing tax waiver on duty for diaspora philanthropic donations to public institutions in Ghana.
Donations to NGOs/Public Institutions;
Send an introductory letter to the Diaspora Affairs Bureau, generic addressed to:
The Hon. Minister
Min. of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration
Accra.
CC: Director, DAB
- Attach the list of items and a brief description if necessary
- Provide the contact details of the receiving agency/institution (s)
- Email a photocopy of the Bill of Laden to the Bureau
- Ensure a speedy delivery of the original Bill of Laden to the Bureau
Securing tax waiver involves four (4) institutions (Beneficiary Ministry/Department of Social Welfare (NGO Unit), Ministry Gender & Social Protection, Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning)
Please note: neither the Bureau nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides any financial assistance in the clearance process.
For further details, please contact the Bureau for guidance.