Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) - Gaborone - Botswana

Established in 2004 under the Botswana Unified Revenue Service Act of 2003, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) serves as the principal agency for tax assessment and collection in Botswana. Its creation aimed to centralize and streamline the administration of the country’s revenue laws, ensuring efficient and effective tax collection.

BURS is tasked with administering and enforcing revenue laws, promoting compliance, and implementing measures to enhance taxpayer services. Its responsibilities encompass the collection of various taxes, including Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and Customs and Excise duties. Additionally, BURS plays a pivotal role in facilitating legitimate trade and managing Botswana’s borders to bolster both economic development and national security.

To adapt to the evolving digital landscape, BURS offers an e-services portal, enabling taxpayers to register, file returns, and make payments online. This initiative underscores BURS’s commitment to improving service delivery and maximizing revenue collection through technological advancements.