To make the initiative a success, Juba City has been split into ten zones in an approach designed to make the registration process smoother and keep a closer eye on tax compliance. The SSRA hopes that by breaking the city into manageable chunks, they can build a solid, up-to-date list of taxpayers.
In a letter seen by Sudans Post, Zone 1 includes Juba Town, Hai Cinema, Hai Malaka, Malaki, Hai Commercial, Kator, Konyokonyo, Gabat, Hai Amarat, and Nimira Talata. Zone 2 encompasses Giada, Suk Sita, Atlabara, Khor, and Williang, while Zone 2 covers Jebel Area, Rock City, Nyakuron, Mauna, and Check Point.
In Zone 4, the SSRA will register taxpayers in the Gumbo-Shirkat outskirts with Zones 6 and 7 covering Thongping and Gudele, respectively. Mia Saba, Hai Referendum, Eden, and Newsite fall under Zone 8 in the registration exercise.
Meanwhile, UN, Diplomatic Missions, and Embassies are covered under Zone 9, while Gurei, Jebel Dinka, and Luri fall under Zone 10.
Simon Akuei Deng, the Commissioner General of the SSRA, didn’t mince words about why this matters. “We’re committed to creating a comprehensive and updated database of taxpayers,” he said.
“This isn’t just about bringing in more revenue—it’s about getting the right data to make smart decisions and improve how we serve people.” The goal is clear: widen the tax base, sharpen the numbers, and set the stage for better tax planning down the road.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. The SSRA is keeping a sharp lookout for troublemakers. “We will not tolerate anyone collecting fees they shouldn’t or pretending to be one of our officials,” Simon Akuei warned.
He made it plain that anyone caught pulling these stunts will face the full force of the law, with reports going straight to the authorities for prosecution.
This door-to-door push marks a big step for tax administration in South Sudan. By getting every eligible taxpayer on the books and ensuring compliance, the SSRA is aiming to boost revenue collection—a move that could help fuel the country’s development in the long run.
It remains unclear how long the exercise will take, as a clear timeline was not specified by the revenue collection authorities.
