Botswana overview
Basic Facts
- 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
Reasons for doing business in Botswana
TOP 3
Peaceful democracy, good governance, low corruption
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) program with tax incentives and benefits for companies
Source-based, territorial principle of taxation
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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
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