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Labor Laws in South Sudan

  • Annual Leave: 21 days
  • Public Holidays: 15
  • Maternity Leave: 90 days.
  • Workweek: 48 hours per week.

Income Tax in South Sudan

South Sudan has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 20%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in South Sudan

The standard VAT rate is set at 18%.

Social Security in South Sudan

Employers are required to contribute 17% of an employee's gross monthly salary to the NSSF.

This contribution covers various social security programs, including pensions, disability benefits, and survivor benefits.

Employees are required to contribute 8% of their gross monthly salary to the NSSF. Similar to employer contributions, this also supports pension, disability, and survivor benefits.

Work Visas in South Sudan

Here are the main work visas available in South Sudan:

Employment Visa

  • Purpose: This visa allows foreign nationals to enter South Sudan for employment purposes.
  • Validity: Typically issued for 12 months.

Work Permit

  • Eligibility: Foreign individuals must first obtain a valid 12-month visa before applying for a work permit.

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