South Sudan raises Sales Tax

Dec 14, 2016 | Richard Asquith

South Sudan has proposed increasing the level of Sales Tax from 15% to 20% in its latest budget.

Historically, Sales Tax has been levied at 5% on imports and restaurant/hotel services. But it was raised to 10% due to ongoing budgetary difficulties.

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Richard Asquith

VP Global Indirect Tax Richard Asquith

Richard Asquith is the former VP Global Indirect Tax at Avalara