The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is the government agency responsible for tax collection and administration in Botswana. It operates under the Botswana Unified Revenue Service Act and ensures compliance with tax laws to enhance revenue mobilization. This guide provides a detailed overview of BURS, including its functions, tax collection responsibilities, and contact details.
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BURS is tasked with collecting taxes, providing tax assistance to citizens, and addressing fraudulent or erroneous tax filings. It operates under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and plays a crucial role in Botswana’s economic development by ensuring effective tax compliance.
Revenue Collection and Administered Taxes
BURS assesses, collects, and accounts for various forms of revenue. The primary taxes and duties it administers include:
- Income Tax
- Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Withholding Taxes
- Excise Duty
- Special Excise Duty
- Capital Gains Tax
- Carbon Tax
- Road Tolls
- Surtax
- Stamp Duty
- Customs Duty
- Presumptive Taxes
BURS Vision and Mission
Vision: “Centre of Excellence in Revenue Mobilisation and Border Management”
Mission: “To enable the fair payment of taxes, facilitate trade and manage borders for the transformation of Botswana”
BURS Contact Information
BURS operates several offices and border posts across Botswana. Below are some key locations and their contact details:
BURS Head Office
- Location: P/Bag 0013, Gaborone
- Phone: 3638000 / 3639999
South Regional Offices
- Lobatse: P.O. Box 263, Lobatse | Phone: (267) 533 0566 | Fax: (267) 533 2477
- Ramotswa Border Post: P.O. Box V118, Ramotswa | Phone: 539 0344 | Fax: 539 0344
- Tlokweng Border Post: P/Bag 00102, Gaborone | Phone: 317 0800 | Fax: 393 1403
Central Regional Offices
- Mahalapye: P.O. Box 240, Mahalapye | Phone: 471 0486 / 471 0873
- Palapye: P.O. Box 97, Palapye | Phone: 492 0388 / 492 0784
North Regional Offices
- Francistown: P/Bag 38, Francistown | Phone: (267) 241 3635 / 241 3114 / 241 4267
- Ramokgwebana Border Post: P.O. Box 1, Ramokgwebana | Phone: 248 9266 / 248 9286
Key Border Posts
- Ramatlabama Border Post: P/Bag 001, Pitshane | Phone: 540 7170 / 548 6296 | Fax: 548 6306
- Kazungula Ferry Border Post: P.O. Box 41, Kasane | Phone: 625 0420 / 625 0192
- Maun Airport: P.O. Box 219, Maun | Phone: 686 0278 / 686 0194