11/02/2026
Chol urges taxpayers to comply as the digital tax stamp system is introduced
John Akoon SSRA Media, Juba South Sudan February 11,2026
The Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Division in South Sudan Revenue Authority Chol Paul Kur, has called on taxpayers across the country to fulfill their tax obligations, emphasizing that timely compliance is essential to keeping the nation afloat.
Commissioner Chol appealed during a stakeholder meeting held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Juba on Tuesday, to discuss the introduction and implementation of the digital Tax stamp (DTS) systems.
A new initiative aimed at strengthening revenue collection and enhancing transparency in tax administration.
Addressing participants, Chol urged taxpayers to comply with tax regulations promptly to avoid penalties.
“We leaders who are doing revenue mobilization always say, comply at the right time. Don’t wait to file your return or to pay your tax when it is delayed, so that you should not attract penalties because our system has penalties,” he said.
He stressed that paying taxes on time is not only a legal obligation but also a civic responsibility.
According to him, tax compliance plays a vital role in supporting government services and sustaining national development efforts.
The commissioner further described tax payment as a patriotic duty that should make every citizen proud.
“All of us, including me, are taxpayers. So, as a taxpayer, feel proud that you pay taxes to your government,” Chol said.
He drew a comparison to the United States, saying, "In America, they say, 'I'm proud because I'm a businessman, and I pay my taxes to the government.”
“This is the slogan of each American citizen, and this is what I need to impart to you also,” he explained.
Chol expressed hope that greater awareness and commitment among taxpayers would eliminate tax evasion and underreporting of tax liabilities.
“Be proud because you are contributing to national development. If we agree on that, there will be no question of tax evasion or under-regulation of tax liability,” he added.
The introduction of the Digital Tax Stamp system is a move aimed at strengthening domestic revenue mobilization, curbing illicit trade, enhancing product traceability, and ensuring compliance with national tax and quality standards.
This push for modernization and campaign for the tax payment comes as South Sudan grapples with a severe economic downturn, as the nation has been almost entirely dependent on oil, which accounted for over 90 percent of its revenue.
Now, with oil revenue facing a setback due to major disruptions from the war in neighboring Sudan, the government is intensifying its campaign to collect non–oil revenue, turning its focus to taxes on citizens and businesses to keep the country afloat.
