South Sudan

We assist global clients looking to do  business in South Sudan with the A to Z of business setup without the need for the client to travel to South Sudan . Some of our services include:

Regulatory licenses across all sectors

Provision of nominee directors and shareholders

Recruitment and employee hiring

Virtual/Physical Office space solutions

Employment and residency visas

The most common corporate structures preferred by foreign investors setting up in South Sudan include i) the limited liability company (LLC/LTD) and ii) the foreign branch office. See detailed comparison below:

Advantages and disadvantages of South Sudan company setup:

  • An LLC requires only one director and one shareholder who can be the same individual and of any nationality.
  • There is no requirement for a resident director, and you do not need to travel to South Sudan to complete company setup.
  • Company incorporation can be completed within 1 week assuming all documents are in order.
  • The country’s oil and gas industry is rife for investment having the 3rd largest oil reserves in Africa.
  • Instability and ongoing regional and internal conflicts make doing business in the country unsafe.
  • Restriction of shareholding in certain lucrative sectors including import/export, transport, telecommunication etc.
  • Non-standard business setup and licensing processes due to newness of regulations.
  • Tax registration and general tax system of South Sudan is complex and can be confusing to investors.
  • Poor road infrastructure.

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Company incorporation steps in South Sudan

  1. Choosing a company name: Girimba Consultants shall ensure the name is unique and complies with South Sudan regulations and shall reserve the name with the registration office.
  2. Prepare incorporation documents: We shall draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association and other documents and have the Client append their signatures.
  3. Submission of documents to the Ministry of trade: Girimba Consultants shall submit the incorporation documents to the Ministry of trade South Sudan .
  4. Certificate of Incorporation: The Certificate of Incorporation shall be Issued by the South Sudan Trade Registry.
  5. Trade Licenses and Permits: Our Team shall obtain the requisite industry specific licenses and permits for the company.
  6. Registration for Social Security: Girimba Consultants shall register the Company with the South Sudan Social Protection System for employee’s contributions and other agencies.
  7. Registration for Payroll Tax: Our Team will also register the Company with the South Sudan Tax Administration.
  8. Opening a bank account: Our Team shall help our Client open a Bank Account with a top tier bank in South Sudan .


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    Clarence S. Carlos

    Regional Cordinator

    Clarence is our regional cordinator and head of business setup secretariat.

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