- Botswana’s VAT Amendment Bill introduces VAT on remote services and reverse charge rules.
- The bill aims to modernize the VAT system, enhance revenue, and improve compliance.
- Remote services are defined as those supplied to Botswana residents by nonresidents via electronic networks.
- Nonresident suppliers must register for VAT if revenue from Botswana exceeds BWP 500,000.
- Reverse charge applies to supplies made to VAT-registered persons, government entities, or large unregistered entities.
Source: bdo.global
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