Botswana

We provide an end to end business setup and consulting services across all sectors for foreign and local entrepreneurs looking to establish their business in Botswana. Our team can assist you to register a company and open a bank account without the need for you to travel to Botswana. Our main services include:

Company / Branch registration

Tax registration and obtaining PIN

Regulatory licenses across all sectors

Personal and corporate bank account opening

Accounting and tax support services

Provision of nominee directors and shareholders

Recruitment and employee hiring

Virtual/Physical Office space solutions

Employment and residency visas

The most common corporate structures preferred by foreign investors setting up in Botswana include i) the limited liability company (LLC/LTD) ii) the foreign branch office and iii) offshore company. See detailed comparison below:

Advantages and disadvantages of Botswana company setup:

  • An LLC requires only 1 shareholder and director of any nationality and a minimum share capital of US$1.
  • We can incorporate your company without the need for you to travel to Botswana.
  • Availability of the world’s largest diamond market, producing over 30 million carats annually.
  • The country is positively ranked as the least corrupt country in Africa by Transparency International.
  • Botswana is one of the most secure and safe countries in Africa and compares well worldwide for low crime rates and the rule of law.
  • Opening a bank account in Botswana for a non-resident signatory can be challenging. Most banks will require the physical presence of a signatory.
  • Some lucrative sectors remain closed to foreign investment and in most cases, land cannot be sold to foreign investors.
  • Finding cheap low skilled labour can be challenging for companies looking for low skilled workers.
  • Low population means a small market for consumer goods.

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Company incorporation steps in Botswana

  1. Choosing a company name: Girimba Consultants shall ensure the name is unique and complies with Botswana regulations and shall reserve the name with the registration office.
  2. Prepare incorporation documents: We shall draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association and other documents and have the Client append their signatures.
  3. Submission of documents to the Ministry of trade: Girimba Consultants shall submit the incorporation documents to the Ministry of trade Botswana .
  4. Certificate of Incorporation: The Certificate of Incorporation shall be Issued by the Botswana Trade Registry.
  5. Trade Licenses and Permits: Our Team shall obtain the requisite industry specific licenses and permits for the company.
  6. Registration for Social Security: Girimba Consultants shall register the Company with the Botswana Social Protection System for employee’s contributions and other agencies.
  7. Registration for Payroll Tax: Our Team will also register the Company with the Botswana Tax Administration.
  8. Opening a bank account: Our Team shall help our Client open a Bank Account with a top tier bank in Botswana .

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    Clarence S. Carlos

    Regional Cordinator

    Clarence is our regional cordinator and head of business setup secretariat.