South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) Commissioner General Rizig Dominic Samuel has pledged to address challenges facing the business community and imp...
South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) Commissioner General Rizig Dominic Samuel has pledged to address challenges facing the business community and improve revenue services following talks with representatives of the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSNCCIA).The meeting, held at the SSRA headquarters in Juba, brought together Samuel and a delegation led by the chamber’s chairperson, Losidik Lukak Lege, to discuss concerns affecting businesses and explore ways to strengthen cooperation between the revenue authority and taxpayers.The delegation congratulated Samuel on his appointment as commissioner general, while he thanked business leaders for their continued cooperation with the authority.Samuel said the SSRA was committed to making revenue services more accessible, transparent, responsive and convenient for taxpayers.He encouraged continued dialogue between the authority and the private sector, saying his office remained open to addressing concerns and finding practical solutions that benefit businesses and the country.“Together, we shall work cohesively and amicably to address these challenges, improve our trade corridors, and ensure the smooth and efficient movement of goods into and out of South Sudan,” he said.The commissioner general also highlighted the need for relevant authorities to address unauthorized checkpoints, improve transparency in transit-related charges, and strengthen the safety of drivers and security of cargo.He said the SSRA’s mandate extended beyond revenue collection to include facilitating legitimate trade, protecting businesses and safeguarding public revenue.“We must mobilize and collect revenue while facilitating legitimate trade. We must protect our business community and safeguard national revenue while making trade faster, more transparent, and more predictable,” Samuel said.He urged taxpayers to register with the authority, obtain Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs), accurately declare their taxable activities, and pay taxes on time through authorized channels.Samuel described tax compliance as both a legal obligation and a shared responsibility in supporting national development.“Revenue belongs to the nation. The revenue we mobilize enables the Government to pay salaries, provide essential services, and support development priorities,” he said.The meeting underscored the importance of sustained engagement between the SSRA and the business community to improve service delivery, encourage voluntary tax compliance, facilitate legitimate trade, enhance transparency and strengthen domestic revenue mobilization.
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