🇧🇼 Botswana VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT for Botswana: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 14%; special rates have their own conditions.
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VAT: 14% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
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How to calculate
Calculation Examples — 14%
| Net | VAT 14% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| BWP 100.00 | BWP 14.00 | BWP 114.00 |
| BWP 500.00 | BWP 70.00 | BWP 570.00 |
| BWP 1,000.00 | BWP 140.00 | BWP 1,140.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Botswana |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana ★ | 14% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15% | +1% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 16% | +2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 14% | = |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 5% | -9% |
Key facts
Good to know: VAT: 14% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
Official source
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Botswana: one iframe, already set to the standard 14% rate. Free and responsive — no account, no JavaScript library.
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