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South Sudan Company Formation & Entity Choice

Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for South Sudan (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.

Applicable period 2025Source-cited draft· Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Source-cited draft.Written from sources but not reviewed by a licensed practitioner, so it may be incomplete or wrong. General reference only; don't file or take a position on it without professional review.

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Key figures — South Sudan, 2025

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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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Company formation and annual compliance

  • Governing companies law — Companies Act, 2012 (Companies 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 Affairs (Companies 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, partnership (Companies Act, 2012)
  • Minimum share capital — local owners — No statutory minimum share capital for locally-owned LLCs (a nominal amount is usually declared) (Companies Act, 2012 (https://www.healyconsultants.com/south-sudan-company-registration/setup-llc/))
  • Minimum investment — foreign investors — USD 100,000 minimum investment USD (approx — confirm; required for foreign-owned entities) (Investment 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) (approx — confirm single-member eligibility) (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 weeks (approx — confirm) (Companies 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 incorporation (Taxation 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 remittances (approx — confirm specific annual return requirements) (Companies Act, 2012; Taxation Act, 2009)
  • Foreign investment incentives — Investment incentives (e.g. capital allowances, duty relief) available under the Investment Promotion Act (approx — confirm current incentive schedule) (Investment Promotion Act, 2009)

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