Botswana Tax Calculator (2026)

Botswana Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Do I pay income tax on all my earnings in Botswana?

No, Botswana has a tax-free threshold of 48,000 BWP per year, so you won't pay any income tax on earnings up to that amount. Once you earn above 48,000 BWP, you'll start paying tax on the income in that bracket and above at the applicable rates.

What are the income tax brackets in Botswana?

Botswana has five tax brackets: earnings up to 48,000 BWP are tax-free, 48,000 to 84,000 BWP are taxed at 5%, 84,000 to 120,000 BWP at 12.5%, 120,000 to 156,000 BWP at 18.75%, and anything above 156,000 BWP is taxed at 25%.

Do I need to pay social security contributions in Botswana?

No, Botswana does not have a social security contribution system, so as a resident individual taxpayer you only need to worry about income tax. This means your take-home pay calculation is straightforward, with only income tax deducted from your salary.

Are there any deductions or allowances that reduce my taxable income in Botswana?

No, Botswana does not grant personal allowances or standard deductions, so your taxable income is calculated directly from your gross employment income. The only relief available is the tax-free threshold of 48,000 BWP.

If I move to a different region in Botswana, will my tax rate change?

No, there are no subnational or regional income taxes in Botswana, so your tax rate remains the same regardless of which city or region you live in. Everyone in the country follows the same national income tax brackets.

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