On 15 June 2021, Botswana has deposited its instrument of ratification for the multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters. The Convention will enter into force for Botswana on 1 October 2021 and will generally apply from that date, although it may apply for earlier periods between signatories if agreed to and applies in relation to any period regarding criminal matters.
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