🇸🇩 Republic of Sudan
VAT 17% + Zakat — Full compliance with Taxation Chamber Authority (TCA) requirements
VAT and Zakat in Sudan
Sudan operates a dual tax system comprising VAT at 17% and Zakat as a mandatory religious obligation on businesses. The Taxation Chamber Authority (TCA) administers both taxes. Businesses must track both obligations separately in their accounting records. XiKey supports both VAT and Zakat calculations with clear separation in reports and tax returns.
- 17% standard VAT rate
- Zakat calculation as a separate mandatory obligation
- TCA (Taxation Chamber Authority) compliant
- SDG with ج.س Arabic symbol
- Arabic RTL invoicing with full right-to-left support
- Dual VAT and Zakat tracking in a single system
Sudan Compliance Requirements
Full support for Sudan's dual VAT and Zakat tax system
Dual Tax System: VAT + Zakat
Sudan applies a unique dual tax system combining 17% VAT with Zakat as a mandatory obligation. Businesses must track both obligations separately. XiKey separates VAT and Zakat calculations with independent reports for each.
Sudanese Pound (SDG)
The Sudanese Pound (SDG) uses 2 decimal places (Qirsh). XiKey handles currency calculations with full precision — supporting the floating exchange rate and price updates in high-inflation environments.
Arabic RTL Invoicing
XiKey fully supports Arabic invoicing with RTL (right-to-left) layout matching TCA requirements — including supplier name and tax registration number, invoice details, VAT and Zakat amounts, and the final total in SDG.
Sudan-Specific Notes
Dual Tax System: VAT + Zakat
Sudan applies both VAT (17%) and Zakat. The dual tax system means businesses must track both obligations. XiKey supports both VAT and Zakat calculations with clear separation in financial reports.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Tax Type | VAT + Zakat (Dual tax system) |
| VAT Rate | 17% |
| Zakat | Mandatory business obligation, rates vary by activity type |
| Pound Exchange Rate | 1 USD = 601 SDG (floating rate) |
| Tax Authority | TCA — Taxation Chamber Authority |
Ready to Deploy in Sudan?
XiKey is ready to run in Sudan today — 17% VAT, Zakat support, Arabic RTL invoicing, and SDG currency.