… Acting BURS Commissioner Segametse Radibe-Michael explained that the introduction of VAT on private healthcare is part of wider changes under the Income Tax, VAT, and Tax Administration Acts. …
… BURS Acting Commissioner Domestic Tax, Segametsi Radibe-Michael, revealed the amendments are intended to create a simpler, more efficient and internationally aligned tax system that supports economic growth while ensuring taxpayers meet their obligations. …
… BURS Acting Commissioner Domestic Tax, Segametsi Radibe-Michael, said the exemption had unintentionally placed an additional financial burden on private medical practitioners. …
… Acting commissioner, domestic taxes, Ms Segametsi Radibe-Michael said they had reviewed all the revenue laws and a lot was coming out of the review project, one of those being the housing of procedural rules into one act which had come to be known as the Tax Administration Act, a …
… For her part, BURS acting commissioner for domestic taxes, Ms Segametse Radibe-Michael, explained that the reforms would legally require non-resident digital suppliers to register for VAT and collect the tax from Botswana consumers. …
Botswana will introduce Value Added Tax on private healthcare services starting August 1, 2026, as part of wider tax reforms aimed at expanding the tax base and increasing government revenue. The Botswana Doctors Union, Botswana Dental Association, and Medical Practitioners Group of Botswana have jointly opposed the measure, warning it could reduce healthcare affordability and delay patient treatment.
Botswana will introduce Value Added Tax on private healthcare services starting August 1, 2026, as part of wider tax reforms aimed at expanding the tax base and increasing government revenue. The Botswana Doctors Union, Botswana Dental Association, and Medical Practitioners Group of Botswana have jointly opposed the measure, warning it could reduce healthcare affordability and delay patient treatment.
Botswana's tax agency announced a new 27.5% personal income tax for those earning above P400,001 annually, replacing the previous 25% maximum rate. The change is part of broader tax reforms aimed at expanding the tax base and improving compliance.
Officials announced that private medical practitioners and deputy sheriffs will need to register for VAT as government modernises tax administration and boosts domestic revenue collection. Private healthcare providers previously exempt from VAT since 2023 will begin charging VAT from 1 August 2026, after a July adjustment period.
Botswana's tax revenue currently stands at approximately 13 per cent of GDP, and the Botswana Unified Revenue Services is pursuing reforms to Value Added Tax, Income Tax and the Tax Administration Act to increase this to 25 per cent over the next three years. Acting Commissioner General Phodiso Valashia said the goal is to enable Botswana to finance more of its own development, strengthen fiscal sovereignty, and reduce dependence on debt.
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service will levy Value Added Tax on remote digital services—including streaming, online advertising, and cloud computing—from June 1, expecting to collect P450 million annually. The tax aims to broaden the national tax base and level the playing field between local businesses and foreign digital providers.