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    Gaborone, Botswana · Est. 2020

    Your first company
    starts here.

    Company registration for people ready to start trading.

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    Company registration, made clear.Botswana founders · CIPA · BURS
    360Companies built in Botswana since 2020
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    Company packages

    Choose what fits
    the business you’re starting.

    Price, delivery time and what’s included. Prices in Botswana pula.

    015 working days

    Basic Company

    P2,000
    One-time setup
    • Name reservation
    • Constitution
    • Secretary appointment
    • Certificate of Incorporation
    • BURS e-service registration
    • Tax clearance certificate
    • Bank account opening

    Price may be higher for companies with 3+ partners.

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    0221 working days

    Works Company

    P5,500
    One-time setup
    • Everything in Basic Company
    • 5 Works tendering subcodes
    • Basic branding pack
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    0321 working days

    Engineering Company

    P6,500
    One-time setup
    • Everything in Basic Company
    • 5 Engineering tendering subcodes
    • Basic branding pack
    Ask about this package
    0421 working days

    Supplies Company

    P7,500
    One-time setup
    • Everything in Basic Company
    • 5 Supplies tendering subcodes
    • Basic branding pack
    • Supplies trading licence
    Ask about this package
    0521 working days

    Services Company

    P7,500
    One-time setup
    • Everything in Basic Company
    • 5 Services tendering subcodes
    • Basic branding pack
    • Services trading licence

    Covers services that need a council licence only.

    Ask about this package
    0621 working days

    Special Company

    P10,000
    One-time setup
    • Everything in Basic Company
    • NBIFIRA / Security / Travel & Tours licence

    Prices may vary by industry. NBIFIRA licensing can take 90 working days and may take up to 6 months.

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    0721 working days

    Manufacturing Company

    P15,000
    One-time setup
    • Everything in Basic Company
    • 5 Manufacturing tendering subcodes
    • Basic branding pack
    • Manufacturing licence

    Prices may vary by industry.

    Ask about this package
    0890 days

    Company Limited by Guarantee

    P12,000
    One-time setup
    • Non-profit registered with CIPA
    • Constitution
    • Bank account
    • Basic branding pack
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    0990 days

    Societies

    P5,000
    One-time setup
    • 20+ member non-profit registration
    • Constitution
    • Bank account
    • Basic branding pack

    For social clubs, community groups and churches.

    Ask about this package
    1090 days

    Trust

    P15,000
    One-time setup
    • Trust registration
    • Bank account
    • Basic branding pack

    For charitable trusts and foundations.

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    Government charges, bank deposits and other third-party costs may be additional. We’ll confirm any applicable amounts before you commit.

    Delivery times are estimates. Processing delays at CIPA, BURS, PPRA, councils and banks can extend them.

    Start with the basicsBOTSWANA
    BUSINESS SETUP

    Registration, tax and a bank account.

    Basic Company covers the essentials, from name reservation to opening a bank account.

    Register your company
    01 Name reservation02 Constitution03 Secretary appointment04 Certificate of Incorporation05 BURS e-service registration06 Tax clearance certificate07 Bank account opening
    From Botswana founders

    Company setup, in their words.

    “They did everything from start to opening a business account on short notice.”

    Tumelo Molefe and Thabang KwapaRnB and The People

    “They patiently answered all my questions.”

    Olebogeng Brian MaveleCeeTee Storm Proprietary Limited

    “We are now confident to move forward in building our business.”

    Obakeng TomDeep Control Solutions Proprietary Limited
    After registration

    Need help with the next step?

    01 / BUILDAlready trading?Get bookkeeping, SAT filing and a clear compliance calendar.Build support ↗02 / SCALEPreparing for bigger tenders or funding?Strengthen your records for the next tender or funding opportunity.Plan for growth ↗03 / LEARNStart with a free guide.Free guides and short courses to help you start and grow.Explore learning ↗