Republic of South Sudan | |
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| Motto: "Justice, Liberty, Prosperity" | |
| Anthem: "South Sudan Oyee!" | |
_highlighted.svg) Location of the Republic of South Sudan | |
| Capital and largest city | Juba 04°51′N 31°36′E / 4.850°N 31.600°E |
| Official languages | English |
| Recognised national languages | and around 60 other languages |
| Spoken languages | |
| Religion (2020) |
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| Demonym(s) | South Sudanese |
| Government | Federal presidential republic under a provisional government |
| Salva Kiir Mayardit | |
| Riek Machar | |
| Jemma Nunu Kumba | |
| Benjamin Baak Deng | |
| Legislature | Transitional National Legislature |
| Transitional Council of States | |
| Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly | |
| Independence from Sudan | |
| 9 July 2005 | |
| 9 July 2011 | |
| Area | |
Total | 644,329 km2 (248,777 sq mi) (41st) |
| Population | |
2024 estimate |  12,703,714 (80th) |
Density | 13.33/km2 (34.5/sq mi) (214th) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2022 estimate |
Total |  $13.6 billion (157th) |
Per capita | $934 (191st) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2022 estimate |
Total | $4.7 billion (164th) |
Per capita | $326 (194th) |
| Gini (2016) |  44.1medium inequality |
| HDI (2023) |  0.388low (193rd) |
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (SSP) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (CAT) |
| Calling code | +211 |
| ISO 3166 code | SS |
| Internet TLD | .ssa |
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South Sudan is a young country that gained its independence in 2011. It is a landlocked country located in East Africa, bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the southwest, and the Central African Republic to the west. South Sudan has an abundance of natural resources, including oil, gold, and other minerals, and the government is committed to promoting investment and economic growth.
If you are interested in starting a business in South Sudan, here is a step-by-step guide on how to register your business:
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Step 1: Choose your business structure
The first step in registering your business in South Sudan is to determine the type of business structure you want to form. You can choose from the following options:
Step 2: Choose your business name
The next step is to choose a name for your business. Your business name should be unique and not already registered by another business. You can check the availability of your business name by conducting a search on the South Sudan Business Registry website.
Step 3: Obtain a business license
Before you can register your business, you will need to obtain a business license from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment. You will need to submit the following documents:
Step 4: Register your business
Once you have obtained your business license, you can proceed to register your business with the South Sudan Business Registry. You will need to submit the following documents:
Step 5: Obtain other necessary licenses and permits
Depending on the nature of your business, you may need to obtain other licenses and permits from other government agencies. For example, if you are opening a restaurant, you will need to obtain a health certificate from the Ministry of Health.
Step 6: Open a bank account
After you have registered your business, you will need to open a bank account for your business. You will need to provide the bank with your business registration certificate and other relevant documents.
Generis Global, our firm, can help you with your business in South Sudan. We can provide you with legal advice and assistance in registering your business and obtaining the necessary licenses and permits. Contact us to help you with the legal part of your business journey in this country.
