The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) revealed that it collected over 140 billion South Sudanese pounds in August. This information was shared during a meeting attended by Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik Manyok and the High-Level Committee on Economic Reform. The meeting reviewed progress in revenue collection, with the SSRA presenting an update on revenue collection.
According to the SSRA, the revenue collection was progressing well, and they expressed optimism that improved revenue performance would be recorded for September. The September revenue figures would be presented after the tax payment and reporting deadline of 15 September 2026. Commercial banks and the Bank of South Sudan welcomed the government's efforts to strengthen formal revenue-collection mechanisms.
Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, stated that banks reported progress in revenue collection and improved taxpayer compliance. Taxpayers continued to make cash payments through established channels without significant challenges. The minister urged businesses to meet their tax obligations and emphasised the importance of making timely tax payments.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo, also urged businesses to pay their taxes in cash, emphasising that the government needs revenue to meet its financial obligations. Improved revenue collection has enabled the government to pay salaries for civil servants and security forces and meet other government obligations. Many businesses continue to receive payments from their customers in cash.
The SSRA noted that progress in revenue mobilisation has been supported by its strong working relationship with the Ministry of Finance and the support of the Economic Reform Committee. The committee was established by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to strengthen revenue mobilisation and ensure that the government has the resources needed to serve the people.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening tax compliance, improving revenue systems, addressing revenue leakages, and making revenue administration more efficient and transparent. Revenue mobilisation enables the government to pay salaries, provide essential services, and support development priorities. The SSRA emphasised that progress continues to be made despite challenges facing revenue administration.
The SSRA highlighted that effective revenue mobilisation is crucial for building South Sudan. When revenue is mobilised effectively, it is not simply a matter of collecting taxes; it is about building a nation. The Authority's efforts aim to ensure that revenue administration is efficient, transparent, and serves the nation's needs.
Key points
- The South Sudan Revenue Authority collected over 140 billion South Sudanese pounds in August.
- Improved revenue collection has enabled the government to pay salaries for civil servants and security forces.
- The SSRA aims to strengthen tax compliance, improve revenue systems, and make revenue administration more efficient and transparent.
