Botswana - Apply for Industrial Licence or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The application for Industrial Licence or Permit shall be made to the Department of Industrial Affairs (DIA), which is under the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry office. Ministry contact details
2. Applicants are required to collect and complete the Application form for Industrial Licence. Copies of this form are available at the Department of Industrial affairs or District/Town/City council commercial offices or directly download it using this link; Application Form for Industrial Licence
3. For enterprises with a turnover of more than BWP5 million, the duly completed forms in duplicates and the supporting document as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs head office.
4. For enterprises with a turnover of less than BWP5 million, the duly completed forms in duplicates and the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in your locality.
5. All licensing committee meetings will be held weekly, and it is advisable that all applicants file their applications well in advance for the secretariat to appraise and include them in the agenda.
6. Upon receipt of the application file, the secretariat will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria.
7. It is only after the submission of the completed application file and payment of the processing fee, as mentioned under the “Fess” section below that the file will be registered for processing.
8. Applicants will be issued with an acknowledgment letter as proof of submission of the application.
9. The application file will be forwarded for assessment and consideration by the Industrial Licencing Authority (ILA) Board (at Headquarters) or the Licensing Committee (at District/Town/City Council), which is within 5 working days.
10. Applicants will be notified of the outcome via mail, phone, or SMS.
11. If the license has been approved, the applicant can collect the license from the office they applied at upon payment of applicable fees.
12. If approved the industrial license will be drawn up as directed by the licensing committee, signed and stamped by the authorized officer, and made available to be issued to the client, upon satisfaction that the applicant is a fit and proper person and that such person has complied with all the conditions specified for the issue of a license.
13. The applicant will be required to produce a proof of identity document and acknowledgment letter and pay the license fee while collecting the industrial License at the specific office where the application was lodged.
14. The permit/license shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the licensing committee /Authorized officer may deem fit to impose in each case, and such terms and conditions or requirements shall be endorsed on the license.
    

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Required Documents

• Business background or Executive Summary.
• Completed Form AIL (1), in duplicate for each company. Application forms are available from the respective Councils country-wide.
• A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation for the company, to indicate that the company is registered in Botswana and share certificates. Registration of all companies is done at the Registrar of Companies, P. O. Box 102, Gaborone, Telephone No. 3188754;
• A detailed description of the production process to indicate how each product will be produced, as requested on the “Additional Information” Sheet, then answer all questions as listed that are intended to address the environmental issues.
• An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/ Statement, the guidance of which can be obtained from Director —Department of Environmental Affairs in the Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism, Old Lobatse Road, Travaglini House, Phone 3902050.
• A satisfactory Environmental Health inspection and Food Control Clearance reports
• A report from the Physical Planning Officer, confirming the zoning of the place of operation.
• Lease Agreement between the Lessor and the Lessee/letter from the landlord showing his/her intention to lease out the plot;
• Certified true copies of valid Work & Residence Permits for foreign investors/shareholders.
• Certified true copies of identity cards for citizen shareholders.
• Commitment letter from the approved Waste Collector (Approved by Department of Waste Management & Pollution Control) and in case of sale of offcuts/by-products, commitment letter to buy should be provided.
• Provide clearance/recommendation/authorization letter from;
  • Environmental & Occupational Health Division (Ministry of Health & Wellness) for Chemicals
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for animal and plant-related products feeds
  • Nutrition and Food Control (Ministry of Health and Wellness) for food and beverages
• Finally, remit the sum of P50.00 with your application forms, for administrative purposes.
• Remit P200.00 license fee

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Private Bag 004
Gaborone
Botswana
Plot 54380, Central Business District
Tel. (+267) 3601200
Fax. (+267) 3971539
Email. [email protected]

Department of Industrial Affairs
Head office
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Plot 54380, Central Business District (CBD),
Gaborone
Botswana
Private Bag 0014
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: (+267) 3957406/3995200
Ministry contact details

Gaborone City Council
Town Clerk
Private Bag 0089
Gaborone
Tel: (+267)3657400/365744/3657413
Fax: (+267) 3900141


City of Francistown Council
Town Clerk
Private Bag 0040
Francistown
Tel: (+267) 2411050 Ext. 965
Fax: (+267) 2412427

Kweneng District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 005
Molepolole
Tel: (+267) 5920200/201
Fax: (+267) 5920287/5920207/5920858

Selibe Phikwe Town Council
Town Clerk - Commercial Office
Private Bag 001
Selibe Phikwe
Tel: (+267) 2610570
Fax: (+267) 2614854

Jwaneng Town Council
Town Clerk - Commercial Office
Private Bag 001
Jwaneng
Tel: (+267) 5880303
Fax: (+267) 5882609

North East District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 004
Masunga
Tel: (+267) 2489242
Fax: (+267) 2489290/263

Sowa Town Council
Town Clerk
Private Bag SOW 1
Sowa
Tel: (+267) 6213440
Fax: (+267) 6213425


Central District Council      
Council Secretary
Private Bag 001
Serowe
Tel: (+267) 4630411
Fax: (+267) 4635469


Northwest District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 001
Maun
Tel: (+267) 6860241
Fax: (267) 6860029

Southern District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 002
Kanye
Tel: (+267) 5440217
Fax: (+267) 5440103/02/5403307

Kgatleng District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 11
Mochudi
Tel: (+267) 5777963
Fax: (+267) 5777216

Chobe District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag K30
Kasane
Tel: (+267) 6250275/6
Fax: (267) 6250368

Kgalagadi District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 005
Tsabong
Tel: (+267) 6540061/254/6540381
Fax: (+267) 6540259

Ghanzi District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 15
Ghanzi
Tel: (+267) 6592057/6596216/6596688
Fax: (+267) 6596420

South East District Council
Council Secretary
Private Bag 002
Ramotswa
Tel: (+267) 5390251/061/
Fax: (+267) 5390201/5380603

Palapye Administrative Authority
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 72
Palapye
Tel: (+267) 4921092
Fax: (+267) 4921541

Mahalapye Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 002
Mahalapye
Tel: (+267) 4713323
Fax: (+267) 4713205

Tonota Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag T12
Tonota
Tel: (+267) 2484220
Fax: (+267) 2485861


Tlokweng Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary – Commercial Office
Private Bag T05
Tlokweng
Tel: (+267) 3925242
Fax: (+267) 3928809

Tutume Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 006
Tutume
Tel: (+267) 298721/2987391
Fax: (+267) 2987626/2987533

Boteti Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 005
Letlhakane
Tel: (+267) 2978278
Fax: (+267) 2978234

Bobirwa Sub-District Council        
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 0013
Bobonong
Tel: (+267) 2619274/2629037
Fax: (+267) 2619296

Okavango Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 006
Gumare
Tel: (+267) 6874040
Fax: (+267) 6874199

Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 006
Mogoditshane
Tel: (+267) 3105615/3910291
Fax: (+267) 3105617

Moshupa Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 004
Moshupa
Tel: (+267) 5449270
Fax: (+267) 5449296

Mabutsane Sub District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 04
Mabutsane
Tel: (267) 5889219
Fax: (267) 5889211

Good hope Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 005
Good hope
Tel: (+267) 5404183/5486232
Fax: (+267) 5404157/5486241

Letlhakeng Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 003
Letlhakeng
Tel: (+267) 5943013/5943164
Fax: (+267) 5943171

Charles Hill Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 002
Charles Hill
Tel: (+267) 6592057
Fax: (+267) 6592246

Molepolole/Lentsweletau Administrative Authority
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 005
Molepolole
Tel: (+267) 5922114/ 5910623
Fax: (+267) 5920287

Hukuntsi Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 12
Hukuntsi
Tel: (+267) 6510249
Fax: (+267) 6510244

Maun Administrative Authority
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 005
Maun
Tel: (+267) 6861729
Fax: (+267) 6863214

Kanye Administrative Authority
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 11
Kanye
Tel: (+267) 5403319
Fax: (+267) 5440625/5440103

Serowe Administrative Authority
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 0023
Serowe
Tel: (+267) 4600223
Fax: (+267) 4631136

Tsabong Sub-District Council
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Private Bag 005
Tsabong
Tel: (+267) 6540061
Fax: (+267) 6540259

Eligibility

• Any enterprise registered in Botswana and individuals who are above the age of 18 years.
• However, the following activities are reserved for citizens of Botswana or for companies that are wholly owned by citizens of Botswana if on a small scale or as a joint venture on medium/large scale;
• Manufacturing of school uniforms/ Manufacturing of school furniture / Manufacturing of burglar bars/Manufacturing of protective clothing/ Milling of sorghum/ Manufacturing of cement bricks and baked earth (mud) bricks/ Baking of bread and confectionery/ Manufacturing of peanut butter / Bottling of water / Production of traditional sour milk / Packaging / Manufacturing of floor polish / Manufacturing of traditional leather products/ Manufacturing of traditional crafts / Signage, including electronic signage / Fencing materials excluding gum poles / Manufacturing of candles / Ice making / Meat processing

Fees

The following fees are applicable;

• Administration fee 50.00 (BWP)
• New License fee 200.00 (BWP)

Validity

• The license is valid for one year from the date of issue and renewable thereafter

Documents to Use

• Application Form for Industrial Licence
  

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Processing Time

• The time frame for processing the application is within is five (5) working days

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Required Information

• Name of Applicant/Company
• Trading Name (if other than company name)
• Company Registration certificate details
• Particulars of Shareholders /owners (Names /Nationality/No. of shares/ Designation)
• Particulars of company's secretary/attorney (if any)
• Location of the manufacturing establishment
• Contact details
• Products to be manufactured: (please give details)
• Projected employment
• Training plans
• Raw materials to be used
• Investment details
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• All manufacturing enterprises are required to have an Industrial License before the commencement of operations. These licenses are issued by the Industrial Licensing Authority (ILA) and the Regional Licensing Committees.
  

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External Links

• Gov.BW
  

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