- Botswana will impose a new 14% VAT on private healthcare services starting August 1, 2026.
- Private healthcare providers had to update billing systems and register for VAT by July 31, 2026.
- Prescription medicines are now zero-rated instead of exempt, letting suppliers claim input tax while keeping patient costs down.
- The policy has been criticized by healthcare professionals, business leaders, trade unions, and patients, who fear higher costs and more pressure on public hospitals.
Source: pressreader.com
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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