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Central African Republic vs South Sudan: tax rates compared
Central African Republic's income tax rate is 20pp higher than South Sudan's (40% vs 20%). The 200-country average is 28%: Central African Republic sits above it, South Sudan sits below it. Central African Republic's figure is dated 2023-01-01 and South Sudan's 2026-07-20, so the two rates come from different data vintages.
Verified data covers three of the six tracked tax types for both countries; every rate below is cited to its source and dated.
At a glance
| Tax | CF | SS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | 40% | 20% | CF +20 pplargest gap |
| Corporate Tax | 30% | 30% | match |
| Capital Gains Tax | 40% | 20% | CF +20 pp |
Income Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | 40% | Source: Central African Republic Ministry of Finance and Budget — Code Général des Impôts (Article 86) · as of 2023-01-01 |
| South Sudan | 20% | Source: South Sudan National Revenue Authority — Personal Income Tax (PIT) · as of 2026-07-20 |
| Difference | +20 pp | Central African Republic higher |
Corporate Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | 30% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| South Sudan | 30% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| Difference | 0 pp | displayed rates match |
Central African Republic's corporate tax rate is identical to South Sudan's — both sit at 30%. The 201-country average is 22.6%: both sit above it.
Capital Gains Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | 40% | Source: Central African Republic Ministry of Finance and Budget — Code Général des Impôts (Articles 55, 86) · as of 2023-01-01 |
| South Sudan | 20% | Source: South Sudan National Revenue Authority — Personal Income Tax (PIT) · as of 2026-07-19 |
| Difference | +20 pp | Central African Republic higher |
Central African Republic's capital gains tax rate is 20pp higher than South Sudan's (40% vs 20%). The 175-country average is 10.3%: both sit above it. Central African Republic's figure is dated 2023-01-01 and South Sudan's 2026-07-19, so the two rates come from different data vintages.
Not covered for both countries yet: VAT, Crypto Tax, Wealth Tax.