Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa known for stable democracy, diamond‑driven growth and a rising middle‑income status. It combines a simple tax regime—12% VAT and a top 25% personal‑income‑tax rate—with clear labour rules on work hours, leave, severance and onboarding. Masters of compliance will tap into a motivated workforce in Gaborone, Francistown and beyond.
Contractor Management
Payroll
EOR
Contractor of Record
Currency
 Botswana Pula (BWP)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly (other pay periods)
Employer Taxes
9%

Overview

Population
2.7 million
Language
English, Setswana
Capital
 Gaborone
Currency
 Botswana Pula (BWP)
Country code
+267
Min wage
BWP 1,500/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
48 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
  •  Not mandatory.
Avg employer tax

9%

Tax Breakdown

Employer Contributions:

Social Security
No broad private‑sector social‑security contributions.
Workers’ Compensation Fund
Mandatory risk‑based levy.
Government Pensions
Public officers pay into a pension fund (employer 10%, employee 5%).

Employee Contributions:

Social Security
None in the private sector.

Income Tax (PAYE):

Residents:

Annual income up to BWP 48,000
0%
BWP 48,001–84,000
5%
BWP 84,001–120,000
12.5%
BWP 120,001–156,000
18.75%
Income above BWP 156,000
25%

Non‑Residents:

Income up to BWP 48,000
5%
BWP 48,001–84,000
12.5%
BWP 84,001–120,000
17.75%
Income above BWP 120,000
25%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
22%

VAT

VAT

14%

Tax Calculation for Botswana
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Botswana typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Written agreement detailing title, duties, salary, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Registrations

  • Register each hire with Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) for PAYE within 14 days of start.
  • Enroll in the Workers’ Compensation Fund as required.

Documents

Collect photo ID, proof of address, tax ID, bank details and work/residence permits for expatriates.

Payroll Setup

Implement PAYE withholding, track hours/overtime, schedule monthly filings.

Health & Safety

Provide a safety orientation and ensure compliance with the Employment Act.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Botswana
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Botswana, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  •  At least 14 working days/year at basic pay; medical certificate required.
Maternity leave
  • 12 weeks (6 before, 6 after birth) at ≥50% basic pay.
Paternity leave
  • No statutory entitlement (employer discretion).

Adoption Leave:

  • Not specifically provided by law.

Annual Leave
  • Minimum 15 days/year (pro rata for part‑time).

11 Public holidays in Botswana
1st
New Year’s Day
2nd
New Year’s Day
21st
Easter Monday
1st
Labour Day
29th
Ascension Day
1st
Sir Seretse Khama Day
21st
Presidents’ Day
30th
Botswana Day
1st
Botswana Day holiday
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day

Termination Process

Notice Period

Minimum equal to pay period (weekly: 1 week; fortnightly: 2 weeks; monthly: 1 month) or pay in lieu.

Severance Pay

Employees with ≥5 years’ continuous service may elect severance equal to 1 day’s pay per month worked for the first 60 months and 2 days’ pay per month thereafter.

Grounds

Gross misconduct allows immediate dismissal; other terminations require notice and a fair process.

Probation Period

Up to 6 months if contract‑specified. Many employers use 3 months for general roles and up to 12 months for specialized positions; must be written into the contract.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa known for stable democracy, diamond‑driven growth and a rising middle‑income status. It combines a simple tax regime—12% VAT and a top 25% personal‑income‑tax rate—with clear labour rules on work hours, leave, severance and onboarding. Masters of compliance will tap into a motivated workforce in Gaborone, Francistown and beyond.
Contractor Management
Payroll
EOR
Contractor of Record
العملة
 Botswana Pula (BWP)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly (other pay periods)
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
9%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
2.7 million
اللغة
English, Setswana
العاصمة
 Gaborone
العملة
 Botswana Pula (BWP)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+267
الحد الأدنى للأجور
BWP 1,500/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
48 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
  •  Not mandatory.
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

9%

تحصيل الضرائب

Employer Contributions:

Social Security
No broad private‑sector social‑security contributions.
Workers’ Compensation Fund
Mandatory risk‑based levy.
Government Pensions
Public officers pay into a pension fund (employer 10%, employee 5%).

Employee Contributions:

Social Security
None in the private sector.

Income Tax (PAYE):

Residents:

Annual income up to BWP 48,000
0%
BWP 48,001–84,000
5%
BWP 84,001–120,000
12.5%
BWP 120,001–156,000
18.75%
Income above BWP 156,000
25%

Non‑Residents:

Income up to BWP 48,000
5%
BWP 48,001–84,000
12.5%
BWP 84,001–120,000
17.75%
Income above BWP 120,000
25%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
22%

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

14%

حساب الضريبة في Botswana
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Botswana عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Written agreement detailing title, duties, salary, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Registrations

  • Register each hire with Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) for PAYE within 14 days of start.
  • Enroll in the Workers’ Compensation Fund as required.

Documents

Collect photo ID, proof of address, tax ID, bank details and work/residence permits for expatriates.

Payroll Setup

Implement PAYE withholding, track hours/overtime, schedule monthly filings.

Health & Safety

Provide a safety orientation and ensure compliance with the Employment Act.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Botswana
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Botswana يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  •  At least 14 working days/year at basic pay; medical certificate required.
إجازة الأمومة
  • 12 weeks (6 before, 6 after birth) at ≥50% basic pay.
إجازة الأبوة
  • No statutory entitlement (employer discretion).

Adoption Leave:

  • Not specifically provided by law.

الإجازة السنوية
  • Minimum 15 days/year (pro rata for part‑time).

11 عطلات رسمية في Botswana
1st
New Year’s Day
2nd
New Year’s Day
21st
Easter Monday
1st
Labour Day
29th
Ascension Day
1st
Sir Seretse Khama Day
21st
Presidents’ Day
30th
Botswana Day
1st
Botswana Day holiday
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

Minimum equal to pay period (weekly: 1 week; fortnightly: 2 weeks; monthly: 1 month) or pay in lieu.

Severance Pay

Employees with ≥5 years’ continuous service may elect severance equal to 1 day’s pay per month worked for the first 60 months and 2 days’ pay per month thereafter.

Grounds

Gross misconduct allows immediate dismissal; other terminations require notice and a fair process.

Probation Period

Up to 6 months if contract‑specified. Many employers use 3 months for general roles and up to 12 months for specialized positions; must be written into the contract.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

نمو سوق العمل عن بُعد _  

تحديات التوظيف عن بُعد في  _

تبسيط التوظيف عن بُعد في _ مع ريموت باس

نمِّ فريقك في Botswana
مع ريموت باس

Botswana’s straightforward tax rates mask detailed labour rules. RemotePass handles contracts, PAYE filings, compensation‑fund contributions and local compliance so you can hire in Botswana quickly—without opening a local entity.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Botswana.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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