- Botswana will introduce VAT on e-services for non-resident providers
- The government confirmed this in the 2024 Budget
- Currently, foreign businesses do not have to charge VAT on digital services in Botswana
- VAT will be at 14% on transactions by non-resident companies
- Non-resident businesses will need a local representative to obtain a VAT account
- The new VAT will apply to various electronic services including advertising, streaming, music, apps, films, e-books, software, and internet services
Source: fiscalsolutions.co.uk
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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