BUSINESS NEWS

MoMo Agents oppose new tax on their earnings

MoMo Agents kick against 10% tax imposed on their earningsMoMo Agents kick against 10% tax imposed on their earnings

• Govt has introduced a 10% tax on the earnings of MoMo agents

• MoMo agents have however kicked against the new tax

• They believe the new directive will collapse their business

Mobile Money agents in Ghana have expressed their displeasure over government’s 10% tax being imposed on their earnings, Citi News has reported.

The government, in a new directive, has asked telcos to deduct a 10% tax from the cash-out service of MoMo agents.

In an emergency meeting on Friday, June 25, 2021, the agents kicked against the new levy placed on their operations.

The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MMAG) in a press statement said government has failed to meet them for an amicable conclusion.

The association believes that the new directive makes members pay a total of 20% tax on a monthly basis.

“The Union cannot cooperate with this directive given to the Telcos by the government to deduct 10% extra from our cash-out services wallet.

“In total, on each network, every Agent will be paying 20% tax on a monthly basis. Initially, Agents pay 5% on cash-in Service wallet, but it was secretly increased to 10% without our knowledge. We feel this is a gross disregard to procedures,” the Association said.

The Association said members are already paying about nine different taxes, and an additional one will collapse their business.

“No business can survive in such an environment…There is no business in Ghana that is made to pay nine different taxes, only a small business like MoMo aside our operational cost,” the press release said.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button