Botswana has enacted comprehensive tax reforms effective 1 July 2026 through the re-enactment of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act, alongside the new Tax Administration Act and Customs (Amendment) Act. The reforms modernize the tax framework, strengthen compliance requirements, revise income tax and VAT rules, introduce binding tax rulings and voluntary disclosure mechanisms, and update international taxation and transfer pricing regulations. Businesses should review their tax positions, reporting processes, systems and cross-border arrangements to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
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Botswana has introduced VAT on electronic and professional remote services effective 1 June 2026 under the VAT Amendment Act 2025. The new rules require non-resident suppliers to register, charge VAT, and comply with reporting obligations, while local businesses must account for VAT under the reverse charge mechanism. Key timelines, registration requirements, and compliance obligations are outlined to support businesses in adapting to the updated indirect tax framework.
A comprehensive guide to IFRS 15 covering Step 1 (identifying contracts), Step 2 (identifying performance obligations), and principal versus agent considerations, with practical insights on revenue recognition, control assessment, and application of the five-step model.
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Key highlights of Botswana Budget 2023/24 - This year, the focus of the budget is on moving towards sustainable growth. We provide key highlights of the budget, with particular focus on digital transformation, business environment reform, infrastructure development, value chain development, sustaining livelihoods and climate change.
End of extension of filing individual income tax and annual withholding tax returns: 31 January 2023