All tax payers will be required to file their personal tax returns online, due on or before 29 September 2017. View our alert for more information, to be read in conjunction with the “Application for eService form”.
BURS has implemented Custom Management System (CMS) replacing the old ASYCUDA ++ (Automated System for Custom Data) with effect 01 January 2017. The new CMS serves to enhance Customs related transactions at Botswana borders. Following the implementation of CMS, all tax payers having import /export transactions are required to register for e-Customs using e-Services with BURS. Presently, CMS is initiated at certain borders and will be applied to all entry points beginning 1st of Feb 2017. All borders will be CMS compliant by 31st March 2017.
Grant Thornton has put together its annual summary of the key highlights of the national budget delivered by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Honourable Kenneth Matambo. This year the focus of the budget is on “Sustainable diversification”. View our 2 page summary to get a quick preview of the 2017/18 budget.