Trade

Issuance of Industrial Licence

Overview

All manufacturing enterprises are required to have an Industrial License before commencement of operations. The licence is renewed annually on or before the date of first licence issue. These licences are issued by the Industrial Licensing Authority (ILA) and the Regional Licensing Committees.

Who is eligible?

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;

No.

Activity

1

Manufacturing of school uniforms

2

Manufacturing of school furniture

3

Manufacturing of burglar bars

4

Manufacturing of protective clothing

5

Milling of sorghum

6

Manufacturing of cement bricks and baked earth (mud) bricks

7

Baking of bread and confectionery

8

Manufacturing of peanut butter

9

Bottling of water

10

Production of traditional sour milk

11

Packaging

12

Manufacturing of floor polish

13

Manufacturing of traditional leather products

14

Manufacturing of traditional crafts

15

Signage, including electronic signage

16

Fencing materials excluding gum poles

17

Manufacturing of candles

18

Ice making

19

Meat processing
How do I get this service?

For enterprises with a turnover of more than P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs,

For enterprises with a turnover of less that P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in your locality.

  • Download and complete the appropriate application form, submit with supporting documents to the Department of Industrial affairs or District/Town/City council commercial offices  :
  1. Application form for industrial licence  – initial application of an industrial licence
  2. Application to manufacture a new product
  3. Application to manufacture at an additional place
  4. Application to change location
  5. Application to transfer an industrial licence to another enterprise
  6. Application to pay annual fee
  • ​The application will be considered by the Industrial Licencing Authority (ILA) Board (at Headquarters) or the Licensing Committee (at District/Town/City Council), and the applicant will be notified of the outcome via mail, phone or SMS.
  • If the licence has been approved, the applicant can collect the licence from the office they applied at upon payment of applicable fees.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Application for NEW Licence:
  1. Pay administration fee
  2. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
  3. Shareholding documents
  4. Additional Information sheet (collected with the application form)
  5. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
  6. Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local authority/council
  7. An approval/authorisation letter from Physical planning office
  8. Lease agreement/proof of plot ownership
  9. Copies of national  identity card/passport for both foreign and citizen shareholders
  10. Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
  11. Provide clearance/recommendation/authorisation 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

 

  • Application to manufacture a new product:
  1. Additional Information Sheet (collected with the application form)
  2. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
  3. Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local authority/council
  4. Commitment letter from a licensed Waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
  5. Proof of last payment
  6. Pay administration fee

 

  • Application to manufacture at an additional place:
  1. Additional information sheet
  2. Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental health from the Local authority/council
  3. An approval/authorisation letter from Physical planning office
  4. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
  5. Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
  6. Lease agreement /proof of plot ownership
  7. Proof of last payment
  8. Pay administration fee

 

  • Application to change location:
  1. Approval/Clearance/Recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local Authority/Council
  2. An approval/authorisation letter from Physical Planning Office
  3. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
  4. Commitment letter from a licensed Waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
  5. Lease agreement/ proof of plot ownership
  6. Proof of last payment
  7. Pay administration fee

 

  • Application to transfer a Licence:
  1. Completion of form AIL 1 in duplicate by the transferee
  2. Certificate of Incorporation of the transferee
  3. Shareholding documents of the transferee
  4. Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
  5. Proof of last payment
  6. Pay administration fee
  7.  If transfer is to a different location also include;
  • Environmental health recommendation/authorisation letter
  • An approval/authorisation letter from Physical Planning Office
  • An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
  • Lease agreement/proof of plot ownership

 

  • Application for notice of change of name:
  1. Certificate of Change of Name
  2. Proof of last payment
  3. Shareholding documents
  4. Pay administration fee

 

  • Application to pay annual fee:
  1. Proof of last payment
  2. Copy of industrial licence
  3. Latest Financial statements
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

For enterprises with a turnover of more than P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs.

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Department of Industrial Affairs

Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone

Private Bag 0014

Gaborone

Tel: 3957406/3995200

For enterprises with a turnover of less that P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in your locality.

Town Clerk

Gaborone City Council

Private Bag 0089

Gaborone     

Tel: (267)3657400/365744/3657413

Fax: (267) 3900141                                                  

 

Town Clerk

City of Francistown Council

Private Bag 0040

Francistown

Tel: (267) 2411050 Ext. 965

Fax: (267) 2412427

 

Council Secretary

Kweneng District Council

Private Bag 005

Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5920200/201

Fax: (267) 5920287/5920207/5920858

 

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Selibe Phikwe Town Council

Private Bag 001

Selibe Phikwe                   

Tel: (267) 2610570

Fax: (267) 2614854

 

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Jwaneng Town Council

Private Bag 001

Jwaneng

Tel: (267) 5880303

Fax: (267) 5882609

 

Council Secretary

North East District Council

Private Bag 004

Masunga

Tel: (267) 2489242

Fax: (267) 2489290/263

 

Town Clerk

Sowa Town Council

Private Bag SOW 1

Sowa

Tel: (267) 6213440

Fax: (267) 6213425

 

Council Secretary

Central District Council      

Private Bag 001                

Serowe                                     

Tel: (267) 4630411  

Fax: (267) 4635469 

 

Council Secretary     

Northwest District Council

 Private Bag 001    

 Maun                                                                   

Tel: (267) 6860241

Fax: (267) 6860029

 

Council Secretary

Southern District Council

Private Bag 002

Kanye

Tel: (267) 5440217

Fax: (267) 5440103/02/5403307

 

Council Secretary

Kgatleng District Council

Private Bag 11                  

Mochudi                          

Tel: (267) 5777963  

Fax: (267) 5777216 

 

Council Secretary

Chobe District Council

Private Bag K30

Kasane                  

Tel: (267) 6250275/6

Fax: (267) 6250368

 

Council Secretary

Kgalagadi District Council

Private Bag 005

Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061/254/6540381

Fax: (267) 6540259

 

Council Secretary

Ghanzi District Council

Private Bag 15

Ghanzi         

Tel: (267) 6592057/6596216/6596688

Fax: (267) 6596420 

 

Council Secretary

South East District Council

Private Bag 002

Ramotswa

Tel: (267) 5390251/061/

Fax: (267) 5390201/5380603

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Palapye Administrative Authority

Private Bag 72        

Palapye                  

Tel: (267) 4921092  

Fax: (267) 4921541

         

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mahalapye Sub-District Council

Private Bag 002

Mahalapye

Tel: (267) 4713323

Fax: (267) 4713205

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary               

Tonota Sub-District Council          

Private Bag T12      

Tonota         

Tel: (267) 2484220

Fax: (267) 2485861

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary – Commercial Office   

Tlokweng Sub-District Council

Private Bag T05

Tlokweng

Tel: (267) 3925242

Fax: (267) 3928809

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary           

Tutume Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006      

Tutume                 

Tel: (267) 298721/2987391

Fax: (267) 2987626/2987533                  

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Boteti Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Letlhakane

Tel: (267) 2978278

Fax: (267) 2978234

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Bobirwa Sub-District Council        

Private Bag 0013              

Bobonong                        

Tel: (267) 2619274/2629037        

Fax: (267) 2619296 

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Okavango Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006

Gumare

Tel: (267) 6874040

Fax: (267) 6874199

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District  Council

Private Bag 006

Mogoditshane

Tel: (267) 3105615/3910291         

Fax: (267) 3105617 

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary 

Moshupa Sub-District Council

Private Bag 004

Moshupa

Tel: (267) 5449270

Fax: (267) 5449296

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mabutsane Sub District Council

Private Bag 04        

Mabutsane    

Tel: (267) 5889219  

Fax: (267) 5889211

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Good hope Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Good hope

Tel: (267) 5404183/5486232

Fax: (267) 5404157/5486241

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Letlhakeng Sub-District Council

Private Bag 003

Letlhakeng             

Tel: (267) 5943013/5943164

Fax: (267) 5943171

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary                    

Charles Hill Sub-District Council

Private Bag 002

Charles Hill

Tel: (267) 6592057

Fax: (267) 6592246

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary                         

Molepolole/Lentsweletau Administrative Authority

Private Bag 005

Molepolole              

Tel: (267) 5922114/ 5910623

Fax: (267) 5920287

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary 

Hukuntsi Sub-District Council

Private Bag 12

Hukuntsi

Tel: (267) 6510249            

Fax: (267) 6510244           

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Maun Administrative Authority

Private Bag 005                

Maun

Tel: (267) 6861729  

Fax: (267) 6863214

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Kanye Administrative Authority

Private Bag 11

Kanye

Tel: (267) 5403319  

Fax: (267) 5440625/5440103

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Serowe Administrative Authority

Private Bag 0023

Serowe

Tel: (267) 4600223  

Fax: (267) 4631136

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tsabong Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061  

Fax: (267) 6540259

Related Documents
The Industrial Development Act 2019_0.pdf (6.07 MB)
Related Forms
Application to pay annual fee (400.39 KB)
Application to transfer an industrial licence to another enterprise (244.05 KB)
Application to manufacture at an additional place (245 KB)
Application form for industrial licence  – initial application of an industrial licence (302.53 KB)
Application to manufacture a new product (244 KB)
Application to change location (244.98 KB)
Theme for this service
Trade
How much does it cost?

No.

Service

Cost (BWP)

1.

Administration fee

50.00

2.

New Licence

200.00

3.

Manufacturing  a new product

100.00

4.

Manufacturing at an additional place

200.00

5.

Change of location

200.00

6.

Transfer of a Licence

200.00

7.

Notice of change of name

200.00

8.

Payment of annual fee

200.00

9.

Duplicate licence

100.00
Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Issuance of Economic Diversification Drive (EDD) Certificate

Overview

To coordinate all efforts aimed at diversifying the country’s sources of economic growth and income in such a way that the country becomes more or less equally dependent on all sectors of the economy through the implementation of the Economic Diversification Drive (EDD) Short-term Strategy and the EDD Medium to Long-term Strategy.

Who is eligible?

Businesses registered in Botswana engaged in manufacturing, service provision (excluding agents/ distributors/retailers/resellers etc.) and agricultural production.

How do I get this service?
  • Fill in and submit the application form to register under the EDD Initiative to register online (Confirm link) or
  • Download, complete and submit the EDD Application Form with supporting documents to the nearest Department of Industrial Affairs (DIA).
  • ​The applicant will be notified of the outcome via SMS.
  • Collect EDD Certificate
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of the certificate of registration and / or incorporation
  • Certified copy of a valid relevant license/ Registration Certificate or the letter of waiver
  • Copy of Tax Clearance Certificate Application to transfer a Licence
  • Financial statements for the enterprises with an annual turnover of below P500 000
  • Audited financial statements, for those enterprises with an annual turnover of P500 000 and above
  • Projected financial statements for enterprises who have been operating for less than a year
How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Economic Diversification Drive Unit

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Plot 54380

Central Business District (CBD)

Private Bag 004

Gaborone

Tel. (267) 3601200

 

Department of Industrial Affairs

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Annex Building

Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone

Private Bag 0014

Gaborone

Tel: 3957406/3995200

Fax: 3972910

Related Forms
REGISTER UNDER THE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION DRIVE (EDD) INITIATIVE (539.88 KB)
Theme for this service
Trade
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Trade License Application

Overview
  • Individuals or companies must obtain a trade licence in order to sell goods and services in Botswana.
  • Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has decentralised the issuance of all licences to District Councils.
Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens who are above the age of  eighteen (18) years and businesses qualify for the following licenses: 

​​​​NO.

TYPE OF LICENCE

NO.

TYPE OF LICENCE

1.

Agent

24

General Dealer

2

Agricultural Shop

25

General Hire Service

3.

Amusement Arcade

26.

Gymnasium

4.

Auctioneer's

27.

Haberdashery

5.

Baby Shop

28.

Hair or Beauty Parlour

6.

Bookshop

29.

Household Shop

7.

Car Wash

30.

Imported pre-owned motor dealer

8.

Cell phone Shop

31

Industrial Hardware

9.

Cleaning Services

32

Internet Café or Copy Shop

10.

Commercial Hardware

33

Jewellery Shop

11.

Cosmetics Shop

34

Laundromat

12.

Curio Shop

35.

Specialized Motor Dealer

13.

Department Store 

36.

Optician Shop

14.

Distributor

37.

Petrol Filling Station

15.

Driller's 

38.

Pharmacy or chemist

16.

Dry-clean 

39.

Plant Hire Service

17.

Dry-clean Depot

40.

Restaurant

18.

Electronics or Electrical Shop

41.

Sunglass Shop

19.

Florist

42.

Supermarket

20.

Fresh Produce

43.

Takeaway

21.

Funeral Parlour

44.

Toy Shop

22.

Furniture Shop 

45.

Wholesale

23.

General Clothing 

46.

Workshop

The following licences are reserved for citizens of Botswana or for companies that are wholly owned by citizens of Botswana; 

NO

TYPE OF LICENCE

1

Auctioneer's Licence

2

Agent's Licence

3

Car Wash Licence

4

Cell phone Shop

5

Cleaning Services Licence

6

Dry-clean depot Licence

7

Curio Shop Licence

8

Florist Licence

9

Fresh Produce Licence

10

Funeral Parlour Licence

11

General Dealer's Licence

12

General Clothing Licence

13

General Hire Service Licence

14

Laundromat Licence

15

Petrol Filling Station Licence

16

Takeaway Licence

17

Hair or Beauty Parlour Licence; and

18

Internet Café or Copy Shop Licence

19

Imported pre-owned motor dealership
How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete the appropriate application forms, submit with supporting documents to the Town or District Council commercial affairs offices listed below;
  1. Application Form for Trade Licence  – Initial application of trade licence.
  2. Notice Form of Intention to Transfer a Trade Licence – To transfer the trade license to another individual or company, or to notify of the change in operating location.
  3. Application Form for a Transfer of a Trade Licence To transfer the trade licence to another individual or company, or to notify of the change in operating location..
  4. Licence Annual Fee Payment Form.
  5. Application Form for a Duplicate licence​ – To apply for a licence after the original has been lost or destroyed subject to the submission of a valid police report. ​
  • If the license has been approved, the applicant will be notified of the result via mail, phone or SMS to collect the license from Town or District council commercial affairs offices upon payment of applicable licence fees.
  • On or before the anniversary date of the license grant, the applicant has to submit Trade License Annual Fee Payment Form and the applicable fees to the Town or District council commercial affairs offices.
What supporting documents are required?

 New application:

  • If the applicant is a business, a copy of the certificate of incorporation.
  • If the applicant is an individual or a partnership, submit a certified registration certificate.
  • The latest copy of the annual returns form obtained from the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.
  • Proof of availability of the business premises (either a title deed, or a written lease agreement).
  • A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
  • Certified copy of passport for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.
  • The original or certified copy of physical planner's report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur. Physical planners are employed by the District Council and should be booked by the applicants to validate zoning.
  • The original or a certified copy of the environmental health report for the business premises in question. The report must be completed by health inspectors employed by the District Council and the applicant must book the health inspector for inspection.

Transfer of license:

  • A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
  • Certified copy of passport, work and residence permit for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.

Annual License fee:

  • Latest Company Annual Returns form (* only where applicable).
  • A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) /passports of directors and shareholders (*only if there have been changes to directors and shareholding).

Duplicate license:

  • Police report indicating the licence has been stolen or destroyed.
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Plot 54380 
Central Business District (CBD) 
Private Bag 00252
Gaborone

Related Documents
Trade amendment regulation 2016 (433.33 KB)
Related Forms
trade application form (227.44 KB)
trade application form 2 (427.39 KB)
trade license annual fees-payment form (337.34 KB)
application for transfer of a license (320.55 KB)
Notice of intention to transfer trade license-registration certificate (313.65 KB)
Application for Duplicate Trade license.pdf (316.45 KB)
Theme for this service
Trade
How much does it cost?

Fees for initial application

Non-refundable BWP 100.00.

The license fees are as follows: 

​NO. 

TYPE OF LICENCE

LICENCE FEE

NO.

TYPE OF LICENCE

LICENCE FEE

1.

Agent

BWP 1,000.00

24.

General Dealer

BWP 250.00

2.

Agricultural shop

BWP 1,000.00 

25.

General Hire Service

BWP 500.00

3.

Amus​ement arcade

​​BWP 500.00 

26.

Gymnasium

BWP 1,000.00

4.

Auctioneer's

BWP 1,200.00

27.

Haberdashery

BWP 750.00

5.

Baby shop

BWP1000.00

28.

Hair or Beauty Parlor

BWP750.00

6.

Bookshop

BWP 750.00

29.

Household Shop

BWP 1,500.00

7.

Car wash

BWP 150.00 

30.

Imported Pre owned motor dealer 

BWP 1,500.00

8

Cellphone shop

BWP 1,000.00

31.

Industrial hardware

BWP 1,000.00

9.

Cleaning services

BWP 200.00

32.

Internet café or copy shop

BWP 500.00

10.

Commercial hardware

BWP 1,000.00 

33.

Jewelry shop

BWP 1,000.00

11.

Cosmetics shop

BWP 1,000.00

34.

Laundromat

BWP 100.00

12.

Curio shop

BWP 500.00 

35.

Specialized motor dealer

BWP 1,500.00

13.

Department store

BWP 2,000.00

36.

Optician shop

BWP 1,000.00

14.

Distributor

BWP1500.00

37.

Petrol filling station

BWP500.00

15.

Driller's

BWP1000.00 

38.

Pharmacy or chemist

BWP750.00

16.

Dry-clean

BWP 1,500.00

39.

Plant hire service

BWP 500.00

17.

Dry-clean depot

BWP 500.00 

40.

Restaurant

BWP 1,000.00

18.

Electronics or Electrical shop 

BWP1000.00 

41.

Sunglass shop

BWP1000.00

19.

Florist 

BWP250.00

42.

Supermarket

BWP1500.00

20.

Fresh produce 

BWP250.00 

43.

Takeaway

BWP150.00

21.

Funeral parlor 

BWP 1,500.00 

44.

Toy shop

BWP 1,000.00

22.

Furniture shop 

BWP 1,500.00 

45.

Wholesale

BWP 1,500.00

23.

General clothing 

BWP 750.00

46.

Workshop

BWP 1,500.00

Fees for transfer or duplicate licence application:

  • Non-refundable application fee of BWP 100.00.
  • License duplicate is BWP 100.00.

Fees for Annual License:

Annual license fee payment is one (1) quarter of the license fee. 

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Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Liquor Licence Application

Overview

A company or an individual must obtain a liquor licence in order to legally sell alcoholic beverages to the public. A separate liquor licence must be applied for each location where alcoholic beverages are sold, even if they are sold by the same company or individual. The proposed business premises should be at least 500 meters away from a school, church, highway, or major road.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens who are above the age of 18 years and businesses qualify for the following licenses:

  • Distributor liquor licence
  • Club liquor licence
  • Temporary licence
  • Wholesale liquor licence

Citizens who are above the age of 18 years and registered businesses owned by citizens of Botswana qualify for the following licences : 

  • Bar liquor licence;
  • Bottle store liquor licence;
  • Liquor depot licence;
  • Nightclub/ Discotheque liquor licence
  • Temporary liquor
How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete and submit the appropriate application forms:
  1. Application for Liquor licence – Initial application of liquor licence.
  2. Notice of application for a Liquor licence – Completed by all applicants to publish their intention for application for liquor licence in any newspaper or the government gazette. The publication is at the applicant’s own cost.
  3. Application for the Renewal of licence – This is for the renewal of the license, which is required annually.
  4. Application for Transfer of a licence – To transfer the liquor licence to another individual or company, or to notify of the change in operating location.
  5. Application for a Duplicate licence – To apply for a new licence after the original has been lost or destroyed subject to the submission of a valid police report.
  • Submit relevant documents and fees shown below to the Town/District Council commercial offices (see attachment of office contact information).
  • Once these documents have been received, the application will be processed and forwarded to the Liquor Control Authority for consideration.
  • The applicant will be notified of the result of the application via mail, SMS, or phone call.
  • If the liquor licence has been approved, the applicant can pick up the licence from the District Council commercial office upon payment of applicable licence fees.
  • On or before the anniversary date of the licence grant, the applicant has to submit Form 4 Application for the Renewal of Licence and pay the renewal fees shown below to the District Council
What supporting documents are required?

First time applications:

  • If the applicant is a business, a certified copy of the certificate of incorporation.
  • If the applicant is an individual or a partnership, submit a certified registration certificate.
  • The latest copy of the annual returns form obtained from the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.
  • Proof of availability of the business premises (either a title deed, or a written lease agreement).
  • Proof of advertisement in Botswana Government Gazette any newspaper in the form of a stamped receipt.  The Liquor Control Authority shall not consider an application for a licence where the notice to apply for a liquor licence has not been published for at least 21 days. 
  • Certified copy of National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
  • Certified copy of passport, work and residence permit for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.
  • The original or certified copy of physical planner’s report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur. Physical planners are employed by the District Council and should be booked by the applicants to validate zoning.
  • The original or a certified copy of the environmental health report for the business premises in question. The report must be completed by health inspectors employed by the District Council and the applicant must book the health inspector for inspection.

Renewal or transfer of licence:

  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
  • Certified copy of passport, work and residence permit for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.
  • The original or certified copy of physical planner’s report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur. Physical planners are employed by the District Council and should be booked by the applicants to validate zoning.
  • The original or a certified copy of the environmental health report for the business premises in question. The report must be completed by health inspectors employed by the District Council and the applicant must book the health inspector for inspection.
  • The latest copy of the annual returns form obtained from the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.

Duplicate licence:

  • Police report indicating the licence has been stolen or destroyed.
How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Town Clerk

Gaborone City Council

Private Bag 0089

Gaborone     

Tel: (267)3657400/365744/3657413

Fax: (267) 3900141                                                  

 

Town Clerk

City of Francistown Council

Private Bag 0040

Francistown

Tel: (267) 2411050 Ext. 965

Fax: (267) 2412427

 

Council Secretary

Kweneng District Council

Private Bag 005

Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5920200/201

Fax: (267) 5920287/5920207/5920858

 

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Selibe Phikwe Town Council

Private Bag 001

Selibe Phikwe                   

Tel: (267) 2610570

Fax: (267) 2614854

 

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Jwaneng Town Council

Private Bag 001

Jwaneng

Tel: (267) 5880303

Fax: (267) 5882609

 

Council Secretary

North East District Council

Private Bag 004

Masunga

Tel: (267) 2489242

Fax: (267) 2489290/263

 

Town Clerk

Sowa Town Council

Private Bag SOW 1

Sowa

Tel: (267) 6213440

Fax: (267) 6213425

 

Council Secretary

Central District Council      

Private Bag 001                

Serowe                                     

Tel: (267) 4630411  

Fax: (267) 4635469 

 

Council Secretary     

Northwest District Council

 Private Bag 001    

 Maun                                                                   

Tel: (267) 6860241

Fax: (267) 6860029

 

Council Secretary

Southern District Council

Private Bag 002

Kanye

Tel: (267) 5440217

Fax: (267) 5440103/02/5403307

 

Council Secretary

Kgatleng District Council

Private Bag 11                  

Mochudi                          

Tel: (267) 5777963  

Fax: (267) 5777216 

 

Council Secretary

Chobe District Council

Private Bag K30

Kasane                  

Tel: (267) 6250275/6

Fax: (267) 6250368

 

Council Secretary

Kgalagadi District Council

Private Bag 005

Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061/254/6540381

Fax: (267) 6540259

 

Council Secretary

Ghanzi District Council

Private Bag 15

Ghanzi         

Tel: (267) 6592057/6596216/6596688

Fax: (267) 6596420 

 

Council Secretary

South East District Council

Private Bag 002

Ramotswa

Tel: (267) 5390251/061/

Fax: (267) 5390201/5380603

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Palapye Administrative Authority

Private Bag 72        

Palapye                  

Tel: (267) 4921092  

Fax: (267) 4921541

         

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mahalapye Sub-District Council

Private Bag 002

Mahalapye

Tel: (267) 4713323

Fax: (267) 4713205

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary               

Tonota Sub-District Council          

Private Bag T12      

Tonota         

Tel: (267) 2484220

Fax: (267) 2485861

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary – Commercial Office   

Tlokweng Sub-District Council

Private Bag T05

Tlokweng

Tel: (267) 3925242

Fax: (267) 3928809

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary           

Tutume Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006      

Tutume                 

Tel: (267) 298721/2987391

Fax: (267) 2987626/2987533                  

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Boteti Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Letlhakane

Tel: (267) 2978278

Fax: (267) 2978234

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Bobirwa Sub-District Council        

Private Bag 0013              

Bobonong                        

Tel: (267) 2619274/2629037        

Fax: (267) 2619296 

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Okavango Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006

Gumare

Tel: (267) 6874040

Fax: (267) 6874199

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District  Council

Private Bag 006

Mogoditshane

Tel: (267) 3105615/3910291         

Fax: (267) 3105617 

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary 

Moshupa Sub-District Council

Private Bag 004

Moshupa

Tel: (267) 5449270

Fax: (267) 5449296

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mabutsane Sub District Council

Private Bag 04        

Mabutsane    

Tel: (267) 5889219  

Fax: (267) 5889211

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Good hope Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Good hope

Tel: (267) 5404183/5486232

Fax: (267) 5404157/5486241

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Letlhakeng Sub-District Council

Private Bag 003

Letlhakeng             

Tel: (267) 5943013/5943164

Fax: (267) 5943171

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary                    

Charles Hill Sub-District Council

Private Bag 002

Charles Hill

Tel: (267) 6592057

Fax: (267) 6592246

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary                         

Molepolole/Lentsweletau Administrative Authority

Private Bag 005

Molepolole              

Tel: (267) 5922114/ 5910623

Fax: (267) 5920287

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary 

Hukuntsi Sub-District Council

Private Bag 12

Hukuntsi

Tel: (267) 6510249            

Fax: (267) 6510244           

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Maun Administrative Authority

Private Bag 005                

Maun

Tel: (267) 6861729  

Fax: (267) 6863214

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Kanye Administrative Authority

Private Bag 11

Kanye

Tel: (267) 5403319  

Fax: (267) 5440625/5440103

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Serowe Administrative Authority

Private Bag 0023

Serowe

Tel: (267) 4600223  

Fax: (267) 4631136

 

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tsabong Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061  

Fax: (267) 6540259

Related Documents
LIQUOR (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2017 LIQUOR LICENCES FEES.pdf (332.95 KB)
LIQUOR ACT.pdf (65.25 KB)
Related Forms
Application for a Duplicate License (319.82 KB)
Application for transfer of a license (325.82 KB)
application for the renewal of license (333.79 KB)
notice of application for a liquor license (331.43 KB)
Liquor Licence Registration (317.49 KB)
Application for Liquor Licence (349.24 KB)
Theme for this service
Trade
How much does it cost?

Fees for initial application:

  • Non-refundable application fee of BWP 100.00 for other liquor licences.
  • Non-refundable application fee of BWP 50.00 for the liquor depot licence.
  • Once the application for licence has been approved the application is required to pay as per list below depending on their application:

Type of Licence

Licence Fee (BWP)

Bar Liquor      

2000.00

Bottle Store Licence

1000.00

Liquor Depot

300.00

Discotheque/Night Club

4000.00

Distributor Liquor

6200.00

Club Liquor

2000.00

Temporary Liquor      

20.00 per day

Wholesale Liquor

4500.00

Fees for renewal or duplicate licence application:

  • Non-refundable application fee of BWP 100.00 for other liquor licences.
  • Non-refundable application fee of BWP 50.00 for the liquor depot licence
  • Once the application for a duplicate or transfer is approved the applicant is required to pay a licence fee of BWP100.00.
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Liquor License Application, renewal of liquor licence, obtain liquor licence, sell alcohol, sell beer, sell wine, sell drinks, licence to sell alcohol, bar, nightclub, liquor depot

Synonyms

Sell beverages, good times, clubs, dinner, restaurants, restaurant licence, permit to sell alcohol, alcohol permit, alcohol license, renew licence, duplicate liquor licence, transfer liquor licence, trade, sellers, vendors,

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Issuance of Import Permits (Industrial Products, Bread loaves and Pie Pastries)

Overview

Import Permits are primarily for statistical purposes and controlling of imports.

Who is eligible?
  • Any licenced individual 
  • Botswana registered business entity
How do I get this service?
  • Download,  complete and submit CONTROL OF IMPORTS APPLICATION FOR IMPORT PERMIT  OR  APPLICATION FOR AN IMPORT PERMIT BREAD LOAVES AND PIE PASTRIES (reg. 4(2)) at the Department of International Trade with assistance of an officer.
  • In case of importation of some industrial food staff or beverages not existing in the SACU market there is a need to bring a letter of consent from Ministry of Health and Wellness. For other SACU market non existing industrial products, there is a need to bring letter of Standards approval from Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS).
  • Pay an application fee before the permit is issued.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified Trading/Industrial/Hawkers License copy inclusive of line of trade
  • In case of a company, certified Certificate of Incorporation and line of trade copies
  • Certified copy of valid National identity card (Omang)
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Regional Co-operative Officer

Gaborone Regional Office

Private Bag 0083

Gaborone

Tel: 3121090

Fax: 3121060

 

Regional Co-operative Officer

Gantsi Regional Office

P O Box 152

Gantsi

Tel: 6596271

Fax: 6596177

 

Regional Co-operative Officer

Francistown Regional Office

P O Box 304

Francistown

Tel: 2412339

Fax: 2421551

 

Tsabong Co-operative Officer

Tsabong Regional Office

P O Box 249

Tsabong

Tel: 6540026

Fax: 6540087

 

Regional Co-operative Officer

Maun Regional Office

P O Box 403

Maun

Tel: 6860419

Fax: 6861622

                  

 

Regional Co-operative Officer

Kasane Regional Office

P O Box 222

Kasane

Tel: 6250339

Fax: 6251068

 

Regional Co-operative Officer

Molepolole Regional Office

Private Bag 23

Molepolole      

Tel: 5920529              

Fax: 5920300

 

Regional Co-operative Officer

Selibe Phikwe Regional Office

Private Bag 47

Selibe Phikwe

Tel: 2610629

Fax: 2613339

 

Regional Co-operative Officer

Serowe Regional Office

P O Box 61

Serowe

Tel: 4630292

Fax: 4633070

 

District Co-operative Officer

Letlhakane District Office

Private Bag 20

Letlhakane

Tel: 2976754  

Fax: 2978426

 

Hukuntsi District Officer

Hukuntsi District Office

Private Bag 001

 Hukuntsi

  Tel: 6510380

 

District Co-operative Officer

 Mahalapye District Office

Private Bag 71

Mahalapye

Tel: 4713432  

Fax: 4713253

 

Mochudi District Officer

Mochudi District Office

Private Bag 003

Mochudi

Tel: 5777644/57

Fax: 577733

Related Documents
CONTROL OF GOODS , PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES ACT.pdf (64.51 KB)
CONTROL OF GOODS PRICES AND OTHER CHARGES SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION.pdf (304.36 KB)
Related Forms
CONTROL OF IMPORTS APPLICATION FOR IMPORT PERMIT Form 1 C2.PDF (260.42 KB)
Form A - APPLICATION FOR AN IMPORT PERMIT BREAD LOAVES AND PIE PASTRIES (reg. 4(2)).PDF (66.81 KB)
Theme for this service
Trade
How much does it cost?
  • P50.00 Administration fee for Industrial Production
  • P100.00 Administration fee for Bread Loaves & Pie Pastries
Meta tags

Government of Botswana, Botswana, Republic of Botswana, Botswana Government

Keywords

International Trade, Trade Agreements, Tariff, Customs Duty, Duty free, Imports, Exports

Synonyms

Import Duty, Cross Border Trade, Tariff Exemption Certificate

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Recruiter’s Licence

Overview

A Recruiter’s Licence is issued to an individual, establishment or association engaged in recruitment of potential employees.

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens
  • Recruitment establishments
  • Recruitment associations
How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete the Recruiter’s Licence application form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest Labour Office
  • Collection of Recruiters License after notification or applicant can check after service period
What supporting documents are required?
  • Company Registration Documents
  • Tax Clearance
  • Lease Agreement
  • Returns of number of employees recruited in any district per quarter submitted within four weeks after each quarter with the Commissioner (only applicable for renewal application)
  • Three (3) months Bank Statement (Minimum P10 000.00 balance)
  • Identity Cards/ Work permits for Directors
  • Copy of Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate
  • List of potential Recruiter’s permit holders
  • CVs of potential Recruiter’s permit holders
How long will this service take?

One (1) week

Theme for this service
Trade
How much does it cost?
  • BWP20.00 fee for Recruiter’s licence Type A
  • BWP100.00 for Recruiter’s licence Type B
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Labour inspection , labour laws, improving work conditions , routine inspection, spot check inspection, industrial action inspection

Synonyms

Educating on labour laws, labour laws, checking for compliance with labour laws

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
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