VAT calculator Botswana
Add VAT to a price before you quote it, or find out how much VAT is inside a price you paid.
The standard rate is 14%. Zero-rated supplies, such as exports and some basic foodstuffs, carry 0%, and exempt supplies carry no VAT at all.
How it's calculated
- To add VAT: multiply the price by 14% and add the result.
- To take VAT out: divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.14. What is left is the price before VAT.
An example
A price of P1 000 before VAT is P1 140 with VAT. Going the other way, P1 140 includes P140 of VAT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Botswana?
14% on standard-rated goods and services. It is set in section 7 of the Value Added Tax Act, 2026, which came into force on 1 July 2026.
When must a business register for VAT?
When its taxable supplies over 12 months pass P 1,000,000.
Why does dividing by 1.14 work?
A VAT-inclusive price is the net price plus 14%, that is 114% of the net price. Dividing by 1.14 takes you back to 100%.
Key terms
- Zero-rated
- A taxable supply charged at 0%. The seller can still claim back the VAT on its own purchases.
- Exempt
- A supply outside VAT. The seller charges no VAT and cannot claim back the VAT it paid.
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