Explore Key Business Areas at a Glance
Access essential information and services quickly. From starting your business to understanding taxes and regulations, these categories guide you through every step of doing business in Botswana.
Start a Business
Follow our step-by-step guide to reserve a name, register your company, and obtain licenses.

Invest in Botswana
Explore high-potential sectors, incentives, and special economic zones tailored for investors.

Licensing & Permits
Learn what licenses and permits your business needs based on your sector.

Taxes & Compliance
Understand your tax obligations, register for VAT, and access online payment options.

Trade & Export
Get informed on trade procedures, export registration, and international agreements.

Laws & Regulations
Browse business, immigration, and environmental laws to operate confidently and legally.

Support Services
Access support from government agencies like CIPA, LEA, BURS, and more.

Discover Botswana’s Priority Investment Sectors
Botswana offers a wealth of untapped investment potential across diverse and high-growth sectors. Whether you're interested in natural resources, innovation, or sustainability, there's a sector aligned with your goals. Explore where your investment can make the greatest impact
Capitalise on Botswana’s fertile land and growing demand for food security. Opportunities include horticulture, agro-processing, livestock production, and organic farming.
Leverage Botswana’s rich mineral base including diamonds, coal, copper, and uranium. Explore opportunities in value addition, mining services, and downstream beneficiation.
Invest in eco-tourism, lodges, and cultural experiences within one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas, including the Okavango Delta – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Develop products for local and regional markets with support from Botswana’s strategic location, SEZs, and investor incentives in textile, food, automotive, and electronics.
Harness Botswana’s abundant sunshine for solar energy projects, mini-grids, and clean energy innovation. The country actively supports green investment to reduce energy imports.
Botswana is emerging as a financial services hub in the region. Invest in fintech, insurance, banking, and support services like legal, accounting, and consulting.
Support the digital transformation of Botswana through investments in ICT infrastructure, software development, data centers, and e-commerce platforms.
Partner with government and private sector initiatives in healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, tertiary institutions, and digital education platforms.

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How to Start a Business in Botswana
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your business name online via the CIPA portal. Approval is typically within 1–2 working days
2
Company Registration
Register your business entity (e.g., Private Company, Partnership) through CIPA after your name is approved
3
Tax Registration
Register for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)
4
License Application
Apply for required Trade and Industrial Licenses through relevant licensing authorities based on your sector
5
Employer Setup
Register for PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) with BURS, and if applicable, enroll in the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) or other schemes
6
Open Business Bank Account
Present your registration documents to open a corporate bank account for operations and compliance
7
Start Operations
Once all documents and approvals are secured, you're ready to begin trading legally in Botswana