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- Complaint number
- NTB-001-389
- NTB Type
- 2.6. Additional taxes and other charges
- Complaint
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South Sudan – Reintroduction of Stamp Duty and Fire Safety Fees
The Government of the Republic of South Sudan, through the State Revenue Authority, has resumed the collection of stamp duty and fire safety fees from traders.
The reintroduction of these charges has increased the cost of conducting cross-border trade and may adversely affect traders engaged in commercial activities between Uganda and South Sudan.
The measure raises concerns regarding its consistency with the EAC integration framework, particularly the commitment to facilitate trade and promote free movement of goods among Partner States. The imposition of additional charges on traders has the potential to restrict market access, increase the cost of doing business and impede the development of intra-EAC trade. - Progress update note
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Upon submission of the complaint, Uganda requested that the matter be raised through the appropriate EAC NTB and bilateral mechanisms to seek clarification on the basis of the charges and assess their conformity with applicable EAC commitments, with a view to securing their removal or harmonisation where appropriate.
- Policy or regulatory NTB
- No
- Location
- South Sudan: State Revenue Authority (Government institution)
- Reporting Country or Region
- Uganda
- Country specific trade issue
- No
- Date of incident
- 2026-09-04
- Status
- New
- Product Description
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Stamp duty and fire safety fees
- Total value
- 0
- Date reported
- 2026-09-14 12:02
- Modified
- 2026-09-14 12:02
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