East & Southern Africa

South Sudan tax rates 2026

A 25% corporate rate and progressive personal tax on paper, in an economy almost entirely dependent on oil revenue and subject to prolonged conflict.

Worldwide (residence-based) Last verified Some figures indicative

The taxes

South Sudan tax rates
Personal income (top)20%Progressive bands rising to 20% on higher salary income.
Corporate income25%
Capital gainsIncluded in ordinary income.
VAT / Sales tax18%
Dividends (WHT)10%
Interest (WHT)10%
Royalties (WHT)10%
Social security (employee)None
Social security (employer)None
Wealth taxNone
Inheritance / estateNone
Property taxProperty tax applies in principle.
OtherOil is taxed under separate production arrangements. Published figures should be treated as unreliable.

How the system works

Tax system
Worldwide (residence-based)
Foreign income
Taxed (worldwide)
Taxes by citizenship
No
Exit tax
No
CFC rules
No
CRS
Not participating

Rates checked July 2026: the top marginal income tax rate, the standard VAT rate and the main corporate rate.

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