Rwanda ratifies income tax treaty with Botswana
Rwanda has published Law No. 027/2026 of 14 July 2026 in the Official Gazette, ratifying the income tax treaty with Botswana. Signed on 6 May 2026, the treaty aims to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The
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Botswana revises list of zero-rated foodstuffs under 2026 VAT Act
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has published a public notice outlining the revised list of foodstuffs subject to VAT at a zero rate under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2026. The changes took effect from 1 July 2026 and apply to
See MoreBotswana introduces new tax administration Act, updates income tax and VAT
Botswana has announced the re-enactment of the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, amendments to the Customs Act, and the introduction of a new Tax Administration Act aimed at harmonising administrative and procedural rules for both
See MoreBotswana sets VAT rollout timetable for remote services under amended law
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has published a public notice on 29 May 2026 outlining the implementation timelines, registration windows and filing deadlines for the Value Added Tax (VAT) (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2025, which became
See MoreRwanda: Cabinet approves tax treaty with Botswana
The Rwandan Cabinet has approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Botswana on 8 June 2026, according to a post by the Office of the Prime Minister of Rwanda. Signed on 6 May 2026, the treaty aims to prevent double taxation and
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Botswana, Rwanda sign income tax treaty
Botswana’s Ministry of Finance has stated that officials from Botswana and Rwanda signed an income tax treaty on 6 May 2026. At a joint Rwanda–Botswana presidential press briefing held, several agreements were concluded. Among them,
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Botswana presents 2025 tax amendment bills to parliament with increased CIT
Botswana’s Minister of Finance has tabled the 2025 Tax Amendment Bills before Parliament on 15 December 2025. The Bills include the Income Tax Bill (2025), Value Added Tax Bill (2025), the Customs Amendment Bill (2025), and the Tax Administration
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Botswana: 2026-27 FY budget proposes increased corporate tax rates, VAT reforms
Botswana’s Ministry of Finance presented its budget proposals for the 2026-2027 Financial Year (FY) to the National Assembly on 9 February 2026 . Amendments include changes to corporate taxation, VAT and personal taxation. The key tax-related
See MoreBotswana: Government proposes imposing VAT on digital services from nonresident providers
The key amendments focused on implementing a reverse-charge mechanism, setting rules for remote services, registration, tax periods, electronic fiscal devices, foreign currency reporting, and VAT representatives. Botswana’s Minister of Finance,
See MoreBotswana: Government proposes taxing digital services from non-residents
Botswana introduces VAT amendment bill to tax digital services, apply reverse charge, and modernise compliance. The Government of Botswana has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) Amendment Bill (Bill No. 22 of 2025) on 12 August 2025, proposing
See MoreMauritius: Cabinet reaffirms approval of amended income tax treaty with Botswana
The amended tax treaty will replace the existing 1995 tax treaty between Mauritius and Botswana. The Mauritius Cabinet reaffirmed its approval to sign a new income tax treaty with Botswana on 1 August 2025. This updated agreement aligns with
See MoreBotswana to roll out mandatory e-invoicing for VAT in 2025
The new Electronic VAT Invoicing Solution will operate under a Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) model, requiring all VAT-registered taxpayers to issue invoices through a centralised system. The Botswanan government has confirmed the
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Estonia: Parliament ratifies income tax treaty with Botswana
The Act enters into force on 27 June 2025. Estonia’s parliament passed the law to ratify the income tax agreement with Botswana on 11 June 2025. Signed on 25 September 2024, this treaty marks the first agreement of its kind between the two
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Estonia: Government approves tax treaty with Botswana
The Estonian government approved the income tax treaty with Botswana on 24 April 2025. The tax treaty aims to prevent double taxation and curb tax evasion. Earlier, officials from Botswana and Estonia signed an income tax treaty on 25
See MoreBotswana signs OECD agreement on CbC reporting exchange
Botswana signed the OECD’s Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA) on 9 April 2025. Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) is an international standard developed by the OECD. It requires
See MoreBotswana presents 2025-26 FY budget to National AssemblyÂ
Botswana’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has presented its budget proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year to the National Assembly on 10 February 2025. Amendments include changes to corporate taxation, VAT and personal
See MoreBotswana, Estonia sign income tax treaty
Officials of Botswana and Estonia have signed an income tax treaty on 25 September 2024. Earlier, Estonia’s government approved signing a draft income tax treaty with Botswana on 4 July, 2024. The tax treaty seeks to eliminate double
See MoreBotswana extends filing deadlines for annual withholding, individual income tax returns
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) issued a public notice, announcing extensions for key tax filing deadlines on 24 September 2024. The submission deadline for annual withholding tax returns, including PAYE and other withholding taxes, has
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