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How To Hire New Remote Employees | South Sudan

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How To Hire New Remote Employees | South Sudan

Hire employees in

South Sudan

, easily

   Whether you're looking for an independent contractor, a remote team member, or a full-time employee in

South Sudan

, Workpay can help. Say goodbye to worrying about local laws, complex tax systems or managing international payroll. We take care of it all in over 50 countries.

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Overview


South Sudan is the youngest nation in Africa, with a population of 11.406 million people. It is ranked number 44 in Africa according to the nominal GDP ($3.26 billion). South Sudan practices a government-dominated mixed economy where the government controls the modern industry either through joint ventures or directly.

capital city
Juba
currency
South Sudanese pound (SSP, ₤)
language spoken
English
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
17%
vat - standard rate
15%
cost of living index
Low (62.1)
gdp - real growth rate
$241 per capita
termination process
Difficult
employee protections
Moderate

Public Holidays

DATE
HOLIDAY NAME

DATE

01 Jan

03 Feb

07 April

08 April

09 April

10 April

21 April

22 April

23 April

01 May

16 May

28 June

29 June

30 June

09 Jul

10 Jul

30 Jul

24 Dec

25 Dec

26 Dec

HOLIDAY

New Years Day

Public Holiday

Good Friday

Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday

Easter Monday

Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Labour Day

SPLA Day

Eid Al Adha

Eid Al Adha Holiday

Eid Al Adha Holiday

Independence Day

Independence Day (In Lieu)

Martyrs Day

Christmas Holiday

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

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Minimum wage

South Sudan’s minimum wage is 425 South Sudanese pounds per month and applies to all workers.

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Payroll cycle

Employees will be paid in South Sudanese Pounds and will be placed on a local payroll (SSP). Salaries can be paid into the employee's preferred local bank account, and if necessary, our partner can assist with the setup of a local bank account. South Sudan's personal income tax system is progressive, with rates ranging from 0% to 20%. Salary taxes are deducted at the source. Income tax applies to both residents and non-residents. Non-residents will only be taxed on South Sudanese income. For tax purposes, a person is considered a resident if they live or are present in the country for 183 days or more during the tax year.

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Taxation

Income Tax Rates

Monthly Taxable Income
Income SSP Rate %
Up to 2,000 0
2,001 to 5,000 5
5,000 to 10,000 10
10,001 to 15,001 15
15,001 and above 20
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Leaves

Parental Leave

Female employees in South Sudan are entitled to a minimum of 90 days of paid maternity leave per pregnancy. A 14-day notice from the employee to the employer is required for the leave. In case of a miscarriage or delivery of a stillborn child, female employees receive six weeks' leave. Female employees work half days for up to 45 days to breastfeed upon returning to work. Male employees are given two weeks' leave that must commence within three days of the childbirth or immediately after the miscarriage.

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Termination process

Both parties can terminate a fixed-term employment contract at the end of the contract. An employer can only terminate the employment contract based on incapacity, poor performance, gross misconduct, or redundancy. A written statement explaining the reason for termination to the employee is required of the employer. Severance pay is offered to employees with six months or more of service in an agreed sum by both parties in the employment contract. There is no pay for employees dismissed summarily for gross misconduct. 

Notice Period

South Sudan notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • One week for an employee for continuous service of less than six months.
  • Two weeks for an employee for continuous service of more than six months
  • One month by either party for an employee in continuous service of more than a year.

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Hire employees in

South Sudan

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With Workpay, your business can easily hire employees in

South Sudan

. No more worrying about local laws, complex tax systems or managing international payroll. Workpay takes care of everything in 50+ countries.

Book a discovery call
country featured image
capital city
Juba
currency
South Sudanese pound (SSP, ₤)
language spoken
English
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
17%
vat - standard rate
15%
cost of living index
Low (62.1)
gdp - real growth rate
$241 per capita
termination process
Difficult
employee protections
Moderate

Overview


South Sudan is the youngest nation in Africa, with a population of 11.406 million people. It is ranked number 44 in Africa according to the nominal GDP ($3.26 billion). South Sudan practices a government-dominated mixed economy where the government controls the modern industry either through joint ventures or directly.

Public Holidays

DATE

01 Jan

03 Feb

07 April

08 April

09 April

10 April

21 April

22 April

23 April

01 May

16 May

28 June

29 June

30 June

09 Jul

10 Jul

30 Jul

24 Dec

25 Dec

26 Dec

HOLIDAY

New Years Day

Public Holiday

Good Friday

Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday

Easter Monday

Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Labour Day

SPLA Day

Eid Al Adha

Eid Al Adha Holiday

Eid Al Adha Holiday

Independence Day

Independence Day (In Lieu)

Martyrs Day

Christmas Holiday

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Minimum wage

South Sudan’s minimum wage is 425 South Sudanese pounds per month and applies to all workers.

Payroll cycle

Employees will be paid in South Sudanese Pounds and will be placed on a local payroll (SSP). Salaries can be paid into the employee's preferred local bank account, and if necessary, our partner can assist with the setup of a local bank account. South Sudan's personal income tax system is progressive, with rates ranging from 0% to 20%. Salary taxes are deducted at the source. Income tax applies to both residents and non-residents. Non-residents will only be taxed on South Sudanese income. For tax purposes, a person is considered a resident if they live or are present in the country for 183 days or more during the tax year.

Taxation

Income Tax Rates

Monthly Taxable Income
Income SSP Rate %
Up to 2,000 0
2,001 to 5,000 5
5,000 to 10,000 10
10,001 to 15,001 15
15,001 and above 20

Leaves

Parental Leave

Female employees in South Sudan are entitled to a minimum of 90 days of paid maternity leave per pregnancy. A 14-day notice from the employee to the employer is required for the leave. In case of a miscarriage or delivery of a stillborn child, female employees receive six weeks' leave. Female employees work half days for up to 45 days to breastfeed upon returning to work. Male employees are given two weeks' leave that must commence within three days of the childbirth or immediately after the miscarriage.

Termination process

Both parties can terminate a fixed-term employment contract at the end of the contract. An employer can only terminate the employment contract based on incapacity, poor performance, gross misconduct, or redundancy. A written statement explaining the reason for termination to the employee is required of the employer. Severance pay is offered to employees with six months or more of service in an agreed sum by both parties in the employment contract. There is no pay for employees dismissed summarily for gross misconduct. 

Notice Period

South Sudan notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • One week for an employee for continuous service of less than six months.
  • Two weeks for an employee for continuous service of more than six months
  • One month by either party for an employee in continuous service of more than a year.

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