The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) is set to launch its Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) system, set to go into effect on July 1, 2025, in a move to modernise its tax system and crack down on illicit trade.
The new system, announced in a statement by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng, marked a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to strengthen tax compliance and increase transparency across its revenue streams.
“This initiative is not just a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic pivot toward accountability and national growth,” Deng said in the statement.
He emphasised the system’s alignment with the South Sudan Revenue Authority Act of 2016, as amended in 2023.
Effective from July 1st, 2025, stakeholders are encouraged to begin internal preparations to ensure a smooth transition. Further details, including schedules and support contacts, will be communicated soon.
South Sudan Digital Tax System
The DTS system will apply to a wide range of taxable goods and is designed to ensure that only legally produced or imported products are sold in the country.
By digitally tagging each product with a secure stamp, the SSRA aims to drastically reduce smuggling and counterfeit goods a problem that has plagued South Sudan’s markets and eroded government revenues.
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To ensure a smooth transition, the SSRA will conduct mandatory training and informational sessions for all stakeholders throughout May and June 2025.
These sessions will provide technical guidance on the application, management, and compliance requirements of the digital stamps.
“All businesses and relevant entities must prepare accordingly,” the notice read, warning of strict enforcement once the system becomes operational. The SSRA will release schedules and provide support contacts in the coming weeks.
The DTS initiative is part of wider reforms spearheaded by the SSRA to build public trust and secure the financial future of the young nation.
Previous Tax System
In 2021, South Sudan’s National Revenue Authority (NRA) launched a digital tax platform known as the eTax portal, designed to streamline tax processes for all taxpayers across the country.
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Through this system, individuals and businesses could now register and obtain their Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) online.
As part of this transition, both existing and new taxpayers were required to register their TINs via the portal.
Starting from July 1, 2021, it became mandatory to use the eTax platform for filing tax returns, making payments, and accessing various tax-related services such as obtaining tax compliance certificates.
Previously, taxpayers in South Sudan faced significant difficulties due to the largely manual nature of tax administration.
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