What types of Industrial Licenses are available?

The following Small Scale Enterprises are reserved for Batswana

·         School uniforms

·         School furniture

·         Burglar bars

·         Protective clothing     

·         Milling of sorghum

·         Meat processing

·         Cement bricks

·         Bottling of water

·         Floor polish

·         Candles

·         Ice making

Who qualifies for industrial license?

Both citizens and non-citizens meeting the following requirements”

·         Provide business background or executive summary

·         Complete Form AIL (1) in duplicate.

·         Provide a copy of the certificate of Incorporation for the company, to indicate that the company is registered in Botswana and share certificates.

·         Provide a detailed description of the production process to indicate how each product will be produced, as requested on the ‘ additional Information ’ sheet, then answer all questions as listed that are intend to answer the environmental issues.

·         Provide an Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Statement, the guidance of which can be obtained from Director- Department of Environmental Affairs in the Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism.

·         Provide an Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Statement, the guidance of which can be obtained from Director.  

·         Submit a Health Inspection Report.

·         Submit a report from Physical planning officer, confirming the zoning of the place of operation, Landboard title deed.

·         Provide lease agreement between the Lessor and the Lessee/Letter from the Landlord showing his/her intention to lease out the plot.

·         Submit  a Work and residence permits for foreign shareholders/directors or Managing Directors. (certified copies)

·         Provide certified copies for identity cards for citizen shareholders

·         Pay an application fees of P50.00

 What are the requirements for issuance of registration certificate

·         Certificate of incorporation/Business

·         Copy of identity card

·         Share certificate (for companies)

What are the requirements for paying annual fees

Every license has to be renewed annually.  The license may be renewed provided the holder submits the following:-;

·         Completed Form AIL 1 in duplicate

·         Health inspection report

·         Proof of last payment

·         Copy of license

·         Food Control Report

·         Financial statement