National Revenue Authority
The National Revenue Authority was established by the provision of Article 177/2 of the constitution the laws of South Sudan, which became effective on 1st July 2016. KRA is charged with collecting revenue on behalf of the government of South Sudan.
The core functions of the Authority are: -
- To assess, collect and account for all revenues in accordance with the written laws and the specified provisions of the written laws.
- To advise on matters relating to the administration of, and collection of revenue under the written laws or the specified provisions of the written laws.
- To perform such other functions in relation to revenue as the Minster may direct.
Revenue Collection
A Globally Trusted Revenue Agency Facilitating Tax and Customs Compliance
Trade Facilitation
Building Trust through Facilitation to foster Compliance with Tax and Customs Legislation
Border Control
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Innovative Game Changer
Technology is not only changing the way we interact but also the way we do business. It is not surprising that technology has also affected how tax is administered. NRA as part of its agenda to enhance service delivery as well as promote tax compliance continues to implement systems that leverage on technology to simplify tax operations.
Some of these systems include.
eTax – electronic Tax Management System (eTax) is a system that allows taxpayers to update their tax registration details, file tax returns, register tax payments and make status enquiries with real - time monitoring of their ledger account.
eCMS –electronic Customs Management System (eCMS) is set to replace the paper System. eCMS will streamline customs operations as well as automate manual operations.
The Authority is headed by the Commissioner-General, with support from three (3) Commissioners in charge of the following divisions.
- Domestic Tax Revenue Division
- Customs Division
- Support Services Division