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Governing companies law
Companies Act, 2012Companies Act, 2012 (https://legallinesouthsudan.com/blog/how-to-register-a-company-in-south-sudan-a-comprehensive-guide)
Registering body
Business Registry, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional AffairsCompanies Act, 2012 (https://legallinesouthsudan.com/blog/how-to-register-a-company-in-south-sudan-a-comprehensive-guide)
Common entity types
Private limited liability company, public limited company, branch of a foreign company, sole proprietorship, partnershipCompanies Act, 2012
Minimum share capital — local owners
No statutory minimum share capital for locally-owned LLCsCompanies Act, 2012 (https://www.healyconsultants.com/south-sudan-company-registration/setup-llc/)
Minimum investment — foreign investors
USD 100,000 minimum investmentInvestment Promotion Act, 2009 (https://www.healyconsultants.com/south-sudan-company-registration/setup-llc/)
Minimum members/directors
At least one shareholder and one director (sources vary; some require two members)Companies Act, 2012
Incorporation steps
1) Reserve company name; 2) prepare Memorandum & Articles of Association; 3) submit to Business Registry for Certificate of Incorporation; 4) obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN)Companies Act, 2012 (https://legallinesouthsudan.com/blog/how-to-register-a-company-in-south-sudan-a-comprehensive-guide)
Incorporation timeline
Approximately 2 to 6 weeksCompanies Act, 2012 (https://legallinesouthsudan.com/blog/how-to-register-a-company-in-south-sudan-a-comprehensive-guide)
Tax registration
Obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the SSRA after incorporationTaxation Act, 2009 (https://legallinesouthsudan.com/blog/how-to-register-a-company-in-south-sudan-a-comprehensive-guide)
Core annual compliance
Annual return / filings to the Business Registry, annual BPT return to SSRA, and monthly PAYE/WHT/sales-tax and NSIF remittancesCompanies Act, 2012; Taxation Act, 2009
Foreign investment incentives
Investment incentives (e.g. capital allowances, duty relief) available under the Investment Promotion ActInvestment Promotion Act, 2009
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