Botswana Tax Calculator (2026)

Botswana Income Tax Brackets (2025)

How much can I earn tax-free in Botswana?

In Botswana, you can earn up to 48,000 BWP per year completely tax-free. This zero-rated first bracket serves as the effective tax-free threshold for residents. Once your income exceeds 48,000 BWP, you'll start paying income tax on the amount above that threshold.

What are the income tax rates in Botswana?

Botswana has a progressive tax system with 5 brackets. After the tax-free threshold of 48,000 BWP, rates increase from 5% (48,000-84,000 BWP) up to 25% on income above 156,000 BWP. The middle brackets are taxed at 12.5% and 18.75% respectively, so your rate depends on your total income level.

Do I need to pay social security contributions in Botswana?

No, there are no mandatory social security contributions or local income taxes for employees in Botswana. This means your take-home pay calculation only needs to account for the national income tax brackets, making it relatively straightforward compared to many other countries.

Is Botswana a good place for remote workers and expats from a tax perspective?

Botswana can be attractive for remote workers and expats because there are no social security contributions, no local taxes, and a generous tax-free threshold of 48,000 BWP. However, once you exceed that threshold, the progressive rates climb to a top rate of 25%, so your actual tax burden depends on your income level.

What happens if my income is 100,000 BWP in Botswana?

With 100,000 BWP in income, your first 48,000 BWP is tax-free, then you'd pay 5% on the next 36,000 BWP (48,000 to 84,000), and 12.5% on the remaining 16,000 BWP (84,000 to 100,000). This progressive approach means you only pay higher rates on income in the higher brackets, not on your entire salary.

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