Botswana Unified Revenue Service - BURS

Botswana Unified Revenue Service - BURS BURS enables the fair payment of taxes, facilitates trade and manages borders for the development and

BURS enables the fair payment of taxes, facilitates trade and manages borders for the development and security of the people of Botswana. The tax revenue that BURS is responsible for comprises customs and excise duties, Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Capital Transfer Tax and other government levies. BURS is made up of seven Divisions: the Office of the Commissioner General, Customs & Excise, Internal Revenue, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internal Audit and Legal Services.

Tune in 📻 tomorrow for more insights and clarifications.
31/05/2026

Tune in 📻 tomorrow for more insights and clarifications.

In pictures: BURS recently engaged Government & State Owned Enterprises on the introduction of VAT on Remote Services. P...
31/05/2026

In pictures: BURS recently engaged Government & State Owned Enterprises on the introduction of VAT on Remote Services.

Participants were drawn from finance, accounting and procurement departments.

PUBLIC NOTICE - VALUE ADDED TAX (AMENDMENT) ACT
29/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE - VALUE ADDED TAX (AMENDMENT) ACT

MEDIA PRACTITIONERS RECEIVE TRAININGON VAT ON REMOTE SERVICES
29/05/2026

MEDIA PRACTITIONERS RECEIVE TRAINING
ON VAT ON REMOTE SERVICES

Visit us at the on-going Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair, Boccim fair ground Francistown,Hall South stalls 33&34.
29/05/2026

Visit us at the on-going Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair, Boccim fair ground Francistown,Hall South stalls 33&34.

BURS Cultivates Tax Knowledge Amongst StudentsBotswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is taking Tax Education to another...
28/05/2026

BURS Cultivates Tax Knowledge Amongst Students

Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is taking Tax Education to another level. This morning we hosted a group of Form 3 students from Molopo Community Junior Secondary School (CJSS) situated in Phitshane Molopo, Goodhope District.
A noble request by the three Commerce and Business Studies teachers (Ms Kesegofetse Papana, Ms. Selmancia Kgomotso and Mr. Leokeditswe Monnawaletsatsi) turned into a very productive and powerful interaction between the students and tax educators from the Revenue Service.

The aim of the educational tour was;
• To educate the learners about revenue collection and taxation
• Tax compliance and enforcement
• Basic skills on calculating VAT
• The differences between zero rated supplies, standard rated supplies and exempt rated supplies with examples.

The students were intrigued by the presentation to the extent that they even asked about the necessary requirements for one to be a tax-collector.
BURS is delighted to host pupils and students as they remain key in its tax education efforts. This is part of its broader Community Outreach initiatives as well as cultivating tax knowledge at a younger age to build a tax compliant nation in the coming years. “As the Revenue Service we are happy to impart tax education at a younger age because these children will grow up to be responsible taxpayers. In essence, these are building blocks of compliance imparted to the students,” said Mr Khumo Mugibelo, BURS Communications Manager.
He further indicated that BURS is committed and ready to host more schools in an endeavor to instill tax education amongst the younger generation.

One of the students, Melisah Rannakane had this to say; “I learned about BURS, which is a tax administration responsible for collecting revenue on behalf of the Government. I also heard that funds collected by this state-owned enterprise is used for infrastructural development, service and health care provision.”
Tax education is important as it creates awareness of tax, tax rates and penalties involved. “I can encourage others by raising awareness about the benefit of paying taxes,” she said.

Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS, Botswana Freight Forwarders Association (BFFA) and Freight and Customs Clearing ...
28/05/2026

Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS, Botswana Freight Forwarders Association (BFFA) and Freight and Customs Clearing Agents of Botswana Forwarders (FCCAAB) are currently meeting in Gaborone.

This is part of constant engagements between the three interested parties which occurs quarterly.

The objective of such meetings is to discuss issues of customs compliance and mutual interest with a view of sharing of information on new developments and devising solutions for the identified border challenges.

Engagements of this nature are important for promoting consistent implementation and enforcement of Customs laws.

These assist greatly in facilitating smooth trade and ensuring that controls in place are always adhered to for effective border management.

Tsenang yaana!
27/05/2026

Tsenang yaana!

Workshop to empower the media. Don't miss out!!
26/05/2026

Workshop to empower the media. Don't miss out!!

RE-OPENING OF TLOKWENG BORDER POST
26/05/2026

RE-OPENING OF TLOKWENG BORDER POST

Address

Plot 54379 Central Business District (CBD)
Gaborone

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 12:45
13:45 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 12:45
13:45 - 16:30
Thursday 07:30 - 16:30
Friday 07:30 - 16:30

Telephone

+267 363 8000

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