Revenue Authority Bans Cash for All Government Payments

(JUBA) – South Sudan has ordered the immediate and mandatory use of a national electronic tax system for all government payments, in a move aimed at tightening revenue collection and improving oversight.

Under the directive, all taxes, fees, levies, duties, penalties, permits and other government payments must be made only through the official e tax platform. Manual handling of public funds is now prohibited.

The order requires that no government official, department or authorised collector accepts cash, cheques or any other form of manual payment outside the system. Authorities say any person or institution that fails to comply will face administrative penalties and possible legal action.

The measure is intended to improve transparency and accountability in public financial management. It is also expected to reduce revenue losses, allow real time tracking of collections and make payments easier for taxpayers.

Taxpayers have been advised to use only the official platform and to keep the electronic receipt issued by the system as proof of payment. Any request for manual payment should be reported to the Ministry of Finance or relevant oversight bodies.

Officials say inspections and audits will be carried out to ensure compliance with the new system.

The directive follows Presidential Order No. 35 of 2025, which calls for full digitalisation of public revenue collection across South Sudan.

The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority, Moun Deng Ajuet, said the move forms part of wider reforms to modernise revenue administration, improve compliance and protect public funds.