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Known for its political stability, welcoming culture, and stunning natural landscapes, Botswana is an increasingly attractive destination for expats seeking a safe and enriching lifestyle in Southern Africa.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to Botswana from a personal tax perspective, including tax residency, income tax, special tax regimes and tax return obligations.
GTC recommend that you organize your affairs in good time to get ahead and make the most of favorable tax treatment while making sure you’re meeting your tax return obligations.
if you spend more than 182 days in Botswana during any 12 month period.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if your ties are located in Mexico and 50% of your income arising in Mexico during the tax year.
if your main residence is in Botswana during the tax year.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
if you spend more than 182 days in Botswana during any 12 month period.
if you are registered with the Italian resident population.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if your main residence is in Botswana during the tax year.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
If you receive incomes overseas while you are living in the Botswana, you may find that the source country, as a starting point, continues to tax the income.
Double taxation agreements may remove the source country’s taxing right and thus, enable you to receive incomes tax free globally.
At present, Botswana has 24 double taxation agreements signed.
