Tax & Compliance

Stay on the right side of BURS. We handle all your monthly and annual tax submissions so you never face penalties for late or incorrect filings.

Monthly Services

Monthly Tax Compliance

These submissions are due every month. Missing a deadline triggers penalties and interest charges from BURS.

P300/month

PAYE Compliance

Monthly Pay As You Earn submissions to BURS for all employees. We calculate PAYE, prepare the return, and submit on time to avoid penalties.

P300/month

VAT Compliance

Monthly VAT return preparation and submission to BURS. Includes input and output VAT reconciliation, adjustment calculation, and timely filing.

P300/month

OWHT Compliance

Monthly Withholding Tax on dividends and other payments. We calculate the correct rate, prepare the return, and submit to BURS on your behalf.

Monthly Compliance Calendar

Tax Type Due Date Authority
PAYE 15th of following month BURS
VAT 25th of following month BURS
OWHT 15th of following month BURS
Annual & Per-Return

Annual Tax & Individual Returns

Annual corporate tax returns and individual income tax returns, priced per submission.

P6,000/year

BURS Tax Returns (Corporate)

Annual corporate income tax return (ITW1) prepared and submitted to BURS. Includes review of financial statements, tax computation, and all required schedules.

P200/return

Individual Tax (Employment)

Individual tax return for employed persons with a single source of income. BURS ITW1 return prepared and filed.

P400/return

Individual Tax (Business)

Individual tax return for self-employed persons or sole traders with business income. Includes income schedule and basic tax computation.

P750/return

Individual Tax (Business & Rental)

Individual tax return for persons with both business income and rental income. Includes separate schedules for each income source.

P500

Income Tax Registration

Registration of your business or individual for income tax with BURS. Includes TIN application and confirmation.

P250

Tax Clearance Certificate

Application to BURS for a Tax Clearance Certificate, required for tenders, bank account opening, and many other purposes.

What BURS Requires from Your Business

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is the national tax authority responsible for administering the Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, and related legislation. Every registered business in Botswana has ongoing obligations to BURS, including:

  • Monthly PAYE submissions for all employees on the payroll, due on the 15th of each month

  • Monthly VAT returns if your business is VAT-registered (annual turnover above P500,000), due on the 25th

  • Monthly Withholding Tax on dividends, management fees, interest, and certain other payments

  • Annual corporate income tax return (ITW1) based on your financial statements

  • Maintenance of proper accounting records for a minimum of 7 years

  • Notification of any changes to your business structure, directors, or registered address

Penalty Notice

Late PAYE and VAT submissions attract a penalty of 10% of the tax due, plus interest at the prescribed rate. Non-compliance can result in tax assessments, enforcement actions, and the removal of your Tax Clearance Certificate, which is required to win government tenders and open bank accounts.

Never Miss a Tax Deadline Again

Subscribe to our monthly compliance retainer and let us handle PAYE, VAT, and OWHT on your behalf.

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