Secretarial Services

All companies in Botswana are regulated by the Botswana Companies Act. Foreign Companies and individuals can incorporate a company in Botswana or register as an external company (branch) if the company is an existing company incorporated outside Botswana.

Company registration

Three types of companies may be registered under the companies Act of Botswanan. These include A Company limited by shares, Company limited by guarantee and a close company. We guide you in deciding the right kind of structure for your business

External company (branch)
The Companies Act defines an “external company” as a “body corporate… which is registered or incorporated outside Botswana and that is required to be registered under [the Companies Act]”. It is quite easy for anyone to incorporate a company in Botswana online from wherever you are. If you are a foreign company that wants to set up business in Botswana, you can comfortably register your company in two ways.

⦁ Subsidiary of a holding company in terms of the Companies Act [Cap 42:01] (the Companies Act); or
⦁ register as an external company (a branch).
However at least 1 (one) director must be resident in Botswana and the company secretary must be resident in Botswana.

Companies Act compliance

In terms of the Companies Act, an external company is required to appoint an “authorised agent” that is resident in Botswana to:

⦁ have responsibility for the management of the business of the external company in Botswana;
⦁ accept on the external company’s behalf service of process and any notices required to be served on the external company; and
⦁ be answerable for all such acts, matters and things that are required to be done by the company under the Companies Act by an authorised agent.

Our experienced staff will facilitate the process of company registration and compliance with the companies Act.

Taxes

Income tax: Botswana’s tax system is source based, that is income generated from Botswana is taxable. The Botswana subsidiary maybe taxed at 22% whereas the External companies may get taxed at 30% whereas

VAT: In both cases (subsidiary or external company) are required to register for VAT if revenue reaches a minimum threshold of P1,000,000 (as of 2022). VAT of 14% is charged on Turnover. Check BURs website for any updates https://www.burs.org.bw/

We will help you register for the relevant taxes and submit your taxes in time to avoid any penalties

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How we can help you start Doing Business in Botswana

If you wish to do business in Botswana as a resident or non-resident, we can help you in a number of ways including but not limited to;

Register your company in Botswana
Act as your resident director
Act as your company secretary to fulfil the obligations in the companies Act
Facilitate your company obtain the relevant licenses, to operate in Botswana
Residence and work permits advise. Why go through the tedious process of obtaining residence and work permits alone? Our local specialists will assist you throughout the process as you concentrate on running your business.

Get in touch today and discover how we can add value to your business