Since 2018, SCA-Partner has been helping businesses expand into Botswana, offering full-service support for company registration, licensing, banking, recruitment, and more. We offer a guaranteed, remote setup process with the option to pay fees in installments—making it easier and more accessible for you to launch your operations in Southern Africa’s most transparent and stable business environment.

Our Botswana Business Services

Our all-in-one support includes:

• Company incorporation (LLC – Proprietary Limited)
• Government license registration
• Corporate bank account opening in Botswana or abroad
• Employee recruitment and HR solutions
• Work visa and residence permit strategies
• Office location search and lease facilitation

We handle the full process—so you never have to travel.

Advantages of Setting Up a Business in Botswana

• 100% foreign ownership allowed: A Botswana Limited Liability Company (LLC) can be fully owned by foreign shareholders and requires just one director and one shareholder, with no minimum capital.
• Low corruption and high transparency: Botswana is Africa’s least corrupt country and ranks 28th globally (Transparency International), making it a safe environment for foreign investors.
• Business-friendly economy: Ranked 30th in the world for economic freedom (Heritage Foundation), with strong fiscal and trade policies supporting entrepreneurship.
• Competitive diamond economy: Botswana is home to the world’s largest diamond production by value, offering significant opportunities in mining, logistics, and related services.
• Easy access to international banking: Botswana supports global business operations with well-established banking channels, and SCA-Partner works with top-tier banks to help open your business accounts.
• Investor incentives for manufacturers:
  • Reduced corporate tax (15%)
  • Up to 10-year tax holidays
  • Free profit and dividend repatriation
  • Double tax treaties with 12 countries
• Strong legal and regulatory systems: The country is ranked 63rd in the Global Competitiveness Index for its macroeconomic stability and efficient labor market.

Challenges of Doing Business in Botswana

While Botswana is among the best places in Africa to invest, certain challenges remain:

• Long incorporation timeline: On average, it takes 48 days to register a business—nearly double the Sub-Saharan average.
• Corporate taxes: Standard corporate tax is 22%, with 10% VAT applicable in most sectors.
• Sector restrictions: Some industries and land ownership remain closed to foreign investors.
• Infrastructure limitations: Challenges include slow internet, power supply issues, and limited logistics support in rural areas.
• Labor market constraints: Botswana has a small population (2.3 million), with a high literacy rate (90%) but a limited pool of low-skilled labor.
• Ease of Doing Business: Botswana ranks 72nd globally, with bottlenecks in cross-border trade, construction permits, and electricity access.

Best Use Cases for a Botswana Company

Botswana is particularly attractive for:

• Manufacturing companies looking for favorable tax regimes and trade agreements
• Export-oriented businesses leveraging Botswana’s global trade access and customs incentives
• Mining services and logistics companies tied to the diamond, copper, and coal sectors
• Regional headquarters for firms looking to access SADC markets from a stable base

Let’s Launch Your Business in Botswana

Whether you’re starting small or expanding into Southern Africa, SCA-Partner is your trusted advisor for hassle-free market entry.

📧 Email: info(at)scapartner(dot)com
📞 Phone: +254 728 268 568

Contact us today to start your Botswana company—efficiently, remotely, and with full confidence.