Botswana has preferential access to both regional and international markets, the EU through Contonou Partnership Agreement, and the USA through the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). These frameworks create market opportunities for investors wishing to set up in Botswana with the aim of exporting.
Botswana offers a conducive environment for investment as well as attractive investment incentives for both local and foreign investors;
- Political stability
- Economic stability and sound macro-economic management
- Low tax regimes
- Zero corporate tax can be available to investors for period of 5 to 10 years (subject to approval)
- No foreign exchange controls allowing free repartiation of profits
- Low crime rates
- Highly educated and trainable labor force
- no restrictions on business ownership
- Double taxation agreements in place with Nordic countries and Russia
