As oil revenue dwindles, gov’t intensifies campaign for tax payments to stay afloat
In a move to address the country’s economic downturn, the government is shifting its focus in collecting non-oil revenues, with officials now intensifying campaigns for citizens and businesses to pay their taxes into the government treasury. Speaking at the handover of Nestiu roadside parking customs point on Thursday, Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority […]
NGO leader sounds alarm over double tax pressure in South Sudan
Conflicting personal income tax (PIT) demands from both the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and State Revenue Authorities are placing crippling pressure on national NGOs in South Sudan, threatening their ability to continue delivering essential services. The latest warning comes amid a broader and ongoing dispute between Central Equatoria State and the SSNRA over tax collection […]
NRA launches $5 Million customs bonded warehouse project
The South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially launched the construction of a new customs bonded warehouse office, a significant step toward improving the country’s revenue collection infrastructure. The project, awarded to Zeregaber Trading and Construction Company, will cost approximately $5 million and is expected to be completed within a year. The facility, a […]
Crushed by Taxes: Juba businesswoman shuts shop amid mounting burdens
In 2015, Abuk Deng Alek opened a modest grocery shop in Juba, South Sudan’s capital, with high hopes and dreams of building a better future for her family. She imported food items such as rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour from Uganda and quickly gained a reputation among her customers for fair pricing and quality […]
