Welcome to the Botswana VAT Resource Centre
Understanding VAT helps your business charge customers correctly, maintain proper records and meet its tax obligations. This resource centre brings together practical guidance on Botswana’s Value Added Tax Act, 2026, in language that is easy to understand.
Designed for business owners, managers, finance officers, bookkeepers and administrators, the resources cover VAT registration, pricing, invoicing, input tax claims, imports, foreign services, returns, payments and refunds. References to the relevant legal provisions help you locate the rule behind the explanation.
What you can access
Business VAT Handbook — an overview of the main VAT requirements.
Topic Guides — focused guidance for particular transactions and responsibilities.
Compliance Checklist and Action Plan — tools to identify gaps and organise corrections.
Fillable Forms and Worksheets — practical records to support your VAT processes.
How to use this resource centre
Open the full handbook or select the topic relevant to your situation. You can access the documents in any order and return whenever you need guidance. There are no tests or assignments to complete.
Check each document’s edition date and update notes before using it. These resources provide general guidance; confirm current BURS requirements and obtain advice where your business’s tax treatment is uncertain.
Quizzes to test your knowledge are available
