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Botswana introduces VAT on remote services and mandatory use of electronic fiscal devices
Tax Botswana introduces VAT on remote services and mandatory use of electronic fiscal devices
Botswana has expanded its VAT regime through the 2025 Amendment Act, now taxing remote services such as digital content, cloud services, and inbound tourism products. The Act also mandates electronic fiscal devices for VAT-registered businesses and introduces compliance requirements for non-resident suppliers and electronic marketplaces. Businesses must prepare for reverse charge obligations, registration thresholds, and fiscal invoicing to ensure compliance.
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IFRS example consolidated financial statements 2025
IFRS IFRS example consolidated financial statements 2025
IFRS Example Consolidated Financial Statements 2025 Comprehensive guide illustrating IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements for Illustrative Corporation Group as of 31 Dec 2025. Covers profit or loss, OCI, financial position, equity changes, cash flows, and detailed notes on accounting policies, climate-related disclosures, economic uncertainty, segment reporting, revenue recognition, financial instruments, and risk management. Includes updates on new standards (IFRS 18, IFRS 19), sustainability reporting, impairment testing, acquisitions/disposals, and liquidity monitoring. Designed to support consistent internal and external reporting with emphasis on materiality, transparency, and entity-specific application.
1 min read | 11 Nov 2025
Trends in mergers and acquisitions in Botswana
Mergers and acquisitions Trends in mergers and acquisitions in Botswana
Through this report, Grant Thornton presents details and trends of the local M&A activity based on deals announced and published by the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) between 2021 and first half of 2025 (H1) (“period under review”). In the case of cross-border deals, the CCA only reports in-bound transactions, i.e. a transaction in which a foreign company merges with or acquires a Botswana company.
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