Payroll and employee tax in Botswana
If you run payroll in Botswana, you withhold employee income tax and remit it to BURS, and contribute to workplace cover (no mandatory national pension). Declare and pay it on the cycle BURS sets.
Monthly payroll duties
- 1 Withhold employee income tax and pay it to BURS.
- 2 Contribute to workplace cover (no mandatory national pension).
- 3 Keep payroll records and issue payslips / tax certificates.
Frequently asked questions
How is employee tax paid in Botswana?
You withhold it from salaries and remit it to BURS, with social-security contributions to workplace cover (no mandatory national pension).
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- Licences & permits — Botswana
- Importing & customs — Botswana
- Annual returns — Botswana
- Full Botswana compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with BURS or a registered professional.