A tax identification Number, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain.

Apply In Person:

1. To apply for Tax registration as an individual in Botswana, you should submit your application to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) Office BURS Branch Offices Contact
2. Obtain the application BURS 1 from the BURS office or download it from the BURS website Application for Registration as an Individual Taxpayer _BURS Form 1A
3. Upon obtaining the application form, the Taxpayers and their representatives should legibly complete the form, attach all relevant supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page and submit the complete application file to the BURS Tax Registration Section for processing.
4. Upon receipt of the application, the BURS officer will check for discrepancies or ineligibility in the application documents. If a discrepancy that cannot be immediately corrected exists in any of the documents, the application and all the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant and should not be re-submitted until the discrepancy has been rectified.
5. The application will then be processed and the taxpayer will be registered for taxation with BURS and issued a unique tax identification number.

Apply Online:

1. To apply for Individual tax registration online, taxpayers have to visit the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) website to submit their application
2. Visit the BURS website, hover the cursor over the “eService” option, and on the extended menu select “eTax” to go to the login page
3. If a taxpayer with an already existing BURS account should log in using their Username and Password. Those without an account should click on the “Register” button to be directed to the user registration page
4. Read the terms and conditions of the BURS eService and under “Select Tax Payer Type” open the drop-box next to “Register As” and select if you are registering as an Individual citizen or Individual non-citizen
5. Upon selecting the taxpayer type, accept the BURS terms and conditions by clicking inside the checkbox and then click on the “Continue” button to go to the verification questions page
6. Enter the required details on the verification page i.e. Nationality, Date of birth, Identification type, Number, and the Security code
7. You will be prompted to send copies of your identification document and a copy of the e-service application form to BURS for e-filing through this email address: support@burs.org.bw or you can submit the required details in person to any BURS office
8. Obtain the e-service application form from any BURS office or download it through the BURS website:[ http://www.burs.org.bw/index.php/treaties-and-legislation/category/15-tax-forms Application for BURS E-Services Form]
9. Complete the form and attach a copy of your identification document then submit the form to BURS through their email address in step 7 above or personally to any BURS office
10. The application will be processed within one week and you will be issued your BURS login credentials
11. Proceed and log in to your BURS e-service account
12. Once logged in, proceed and complete the online registration form for individual tax registration and submit your application
13. The application will be processed and you will be registered with the BURS and you will be issued a unique Tax Identification Number

• Duly Complete Application for Registration as an Individual Taxpayer _BURS Form 1A

Other requirements:

• For employment cases, a copy of Omang or Identity Document, residence permit, and work permit should be enclosed.
• For an individual doing some business, a copy of Form RBN A should also be submitted.

Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS)
Plot 53976, Kudumatse Drive
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: 363 8000 / 363 9000
Fax: 363 9999 / 395 3101
BURS Branch Offices Contact

• Citizens and residents of Botswana who have an income tax are eligible to apply.

• No fees are charged for the service.

• The tax registration (TIN) is valid forever.

• Application for Registration as an Individual Taxpayer _BURS Form 1A
  

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• Any person earning a taxable income should accordingly register with BURS so that the income can be assessed and taxed on submission of the tax return. 2011 tax Amendments makes it compulsory for all persons with taxable income above P36000 per annum to register and file a return even if the only source of income is employment which has been taxed at source through PAYE.

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• Tax Identification Number is a number which is used by tax payers when it comes to paying things like government taxes for example motor vehicle registration taxes, insurance taxes, Import and Export taxes, Value Added Taxes (VAT), Company Taxes, Operational Taxes and many others.

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