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

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