South Sudan Personal Income Tax
Detailed personal income tax rates and rules for South Sudan in 2026.
Income TaxSSP
South Sudan levies progressive personal income tax with rates from 0% to 20% on monthly income. Employment income is taxed through withholding. The tax system is still being developed following independence.
| Income Range (SSP) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| SSP 0 – SSP 300 | 0% |
| SSP 301 – SSP 500 | 10% |
| SSP 501 – SSP 700 | 15% |
| SSP 701+ | 20% |
Filing Deadline
Not formally established for all taxpayers
Residency Rule
An individual is resident if they have their habitual abode in South Sudan.
How South Sudan Income Tax compares
South Sudan’s top personal income tax rate of 20% is the 142nd highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 27.7% and Africa’s regional average of 32.3%.
South Sudan
20%
Africa average
32.3%
Global average
27.7%
