Excise tax on telecommunication services is increased from 15% to 20%

South Sudan reportedly implemented the tax measures of the Finance Act 2021-22 with effect from 18 July 2022. Measures include:

The excise tax on telecommunication services is increased from 15% to 20%;
The advance withholding tax on the import of non-food items is increased from 4% to 5%; and
The withholding tax rate on fees paid to non-residents for technical and consultancy services and part-time work is increased from 15% to 20%.
In addition to the above, the Finance Act 2021-22 provides various changes in different customs duty rates and government fees.

Excise