(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has begun a new round of institutional reforms aimed at strengthening tax administration and improving domestic revenue collection as part of broader efforts to reduce reliance on oil income.
The Authority on Monday held a high level technical meeting at its headquarters in Juba with Mr Emeka Valentine Nyankwo from the African Tax Administration Forum. The session was led by Commissioner General Ambassador Moun Deng Ajuet.
The engagement forms part of the Non Oil Revenue Mobilisation and Accountability Initiative, known as NORMA I, which focuses on improving institutional capacity and enhancing revenue performance across government systems.
Officials said the discussions centred on two main reform areas considered important for strengthening the country’s tax administration framework.
The first area focuses on a review and possible revision of the organisational structure of the South Sudan Revenue Authority. The aim is to improve efficiency, coordination between departments and service delivery to taxpayers and institutions.
The second area concerns the development of a comprehensive transfer pricing legal framework. This is intended to improve regulation of cross border transactions and strengthen compliance systems, supported by targeted capacity building for technical staff.
Transfer pricing rules are generally used to ensure that transactions between related business entities across different countries are properly reported and taxed in line with international standards.
The reforms are part of wider efforts to modernise South Sudan’s tax system, improve transparency and increase domestic revenue mobilisation at a time when fiscal pressures remain high.
Mr Nyankwo is expected to remain in Juba from 8 to 19 June 2026, providing technical assistance to support the ongoing reform programme. During his stay, the Strategy, Research and Planning Division of the SSRA will coordinate mission activities.
The South Sudan Revenue Authority has in recent years been working with regional and international partners to strengthen tax administration, improve compliance systems and expand the non oil revenue base.
Officials say strengthening domestic revenue collection remains a key priority for government fiscal stability, particularly as the country seeks to manage budget pressures and support public service delivery.
SSRA has stated the latest engagement with the African Tax Administration Forum is part of a continued push to align South Sudan’s tax systems with regional best practices and improve institutional performance across the revenue sector.