In their 2024/25 Budget, the Botswana Minister of Finance had shared its plans to implement mandatory phased e-invoicing to enhance VAT collection efficiency. However, no specific roll-out dates were established.
In the latest update from the 2025 Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced the development of the Electronic VAT Invoicing Solution. This project aims to enable real-time tracking of VAT transactions, improving compliance and ensuring accurate reporting for both businesses and the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).
While the original plan for phased implementation was set for 2024/25, the new project is now planned for completion by March 2026. Additional details regarding the scope of taxpayers or the system type are yet to be announced.
