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Botswana

Basic Facts

Botswana overview

| Officially the Republic of Botswana | Pula (BWP) currency | Mixed, civil law and common law legal system | Parliamentary democratic republic | High quality of life | Double taxation agreements (DTAs) currently with over 20 countries | English speaking

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Reasons for doing business in the Botswana

Peaceful democracy, good governance, low corruption

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) program with tax incentives and benefits for companies

Source-based, territorial principle of taxation (i.e. income/corporation tax is charged on the income or profits derived in Botswana only)

More advantages​

  • Corporate income tax (CIT) flat rate of 22%
  • CIT of 5% for 5 years, 10% after in SEZs
  • One of the best credit risks countries in Africa
  • No social security taxes or contributions
  • Net operating losses (NOL) may be carried forward for 5 years 
  • No CFC rules
  • Inheritance tax and gift tax rates of 12.5%
  • No wealth tax

Company formation in the Botswana

Do you need toestablisha company in Botswana? Then to administer it? 

Areyou looking for a reliable lawyer or accountant in Botswana? 

Do you want to structure your international business in a correct way?

You do not know yet what do youneedin Botswana?  

Well, contact us at any time, we are ready to help you to find the right answers to your questions and workable solution for your specific needs. We are here for you.   

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