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Registration of Physical Planners

Read more about Registration of Physical Planners

Overview

The Town and Country Planning Act of 2013,under past II 4(2) stipulates the function of Director of Town and Country Planning as to keep a register of persons registered to practice as physical planners in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

All individuals who have successfully attained a qualification within the discipline of planning.

How do I get this service?

Complete, and submit the application form to register as a physical planner
Pay the registration fee
The Planner’s registration will process the application and register the planner based on whether the application fully satisfies all requirements requested

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of identity document or passport
Certified copy ( ies) of relevant academic certificate (s) from recognized academic planning institution (s)
Curriculum Vitae (cv)
Affiliation with a local planning institute

How long will this service take?

2 months

Where can I obtain this service?

For more information please contact the two DTCP offices available below. Opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays:

Department of Town and Country Planning (Head Quarters)

Private Bag 0042

Gaborone, Botswana

Tell: (+267) 3630700

Fax: (+267) 3956015

Department of Town and Country Planning (Regional Office)

Private Bag 16

Francistown, Botswana

Tell: (+267) 2412966

Fax: (+267) 2415817

How much does it cost?

Registration costs BWP100.00

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Issuance of Industrial Licence

Read more about Issuance of Industrial Licence

Overview

All manufacturing enterprises are required to have an Industrial License before commencement of operations. The licence is renewed annually on or before the date of first licence issue. These licences are issued by the Industrial Licensing Authority (ILA) and the Regional Licensing Committees.

Who is eligible?

Any enterprise registered in Botswana and individuals who are above the age of 18 years. However, the following activities are reserved for citizens of Botswana or for companies that are wholly owned by citizens of Botswana if on a small scale or as a joint venture on medium/large scale;

No.	Activity
1	Manufacturing of school uniforms
2	Manufacturing of school furniture
3	Manufacturing of burglar bars
4	Manufacturing of protective clothing
5	Milling of sorghum
6	Manufacturing of cement bricks and baked earth (mud) bricks
7	Baking of bread and confectionery
8	Manufacturing of peanut butter
9	Bottling of water
10	Production of traditional sour milk
11	Packaging
12	Manufacturing of floor polish
13	Manufacturing of traditional leather products
14	Manufacturing of traditional crafts
15	Signage, including electronic signage
16	Fencing materials excluding gum poles
17	Manufacturing of candles
18	Ice making
19	Meat processing

How do I get this service?

For enterprises with a turnover of more than P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs,

For enterprises with a turnover of less that P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in your locality.

Download and complete the appropriate application form, submit with supporting documents to the Department of Industrial affairs or District/Town/City council commercial offices :

The application will be considered by the Industrial Licencing Authority (ILA) Board (at Headquarters) or the Licensing Committee (at District/Town/City Council), and the applicant will be notified of the outcome via mail, phone or SMS.
If the licence has been approved, the applicant can collect the licence from the office they applied at upon payment of applicable fees.

What supporting documents are required?

Application for NEW Licence:

Pay administration fee
A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
Shareholding documents
Additional Information sheet (collected with the application form)
An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local authority/council
An approval/authorisation letter from Physical planning office
Lease agreement/proof of plot ownership
Copies of national identity card/passport for both foreign and citizen shareholders
Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
Provide clearance/recommendation/authorisation letter from;

-Environmental & Occupational Health Division (Ministry of Health & Wellness) for Chemicals

-Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for animal and plant related products feeds

-Nutrition and Food Control (Ministry of Health and Wellness) for food and beverages

Application to manufacture a new product:

Additional Information Sheet (collected with the application form)
An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local authority/council
Commitment letter from a licensed Waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
Proof of last payment
Pay administration fee

Application to manufacture at an additional place:

Additional information sheet
Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental health from the Local authority/council
An approval/authorisation letter from Physical planning office
An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
Lease agreement /proof of plot ownership
Proof of last payment
Pay administration fee

Application to change location:

Approval/Clearance/Recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local Authority/Council
An approval/authorisation letter from Physical Planning Office
An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
Commitment letter from a licensed Waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
Lease agreement/ proof of plot ownership
Proof of last payment
Pay administration fee

Application to transfer a Licence:

Completion of form AIL 1 in duplicate by the transferee
Certificate of Incorporation of the transferee
Shareholding documents of the transferee
Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
Proof of last payment
Pay administration fee
If transfer is to a different location also include;

Environmental health recommendation/authorisation letter
An approval/authorisation letter from Physical Planning Office
An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
Lease agreement/proof of plot ownership

Application for notice of change of name:

Certificate of Change of Name
Proof of last payment
Shareholding documents
Pay administration fee

Application to pay annual fee:

Proof of last payment
Copy of industrial licence
Latest Financial statements

How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

For enterprises with a turnover of more than P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs.

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Department of Industrial Affairs

Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone

Private Bag 0014

Gaborone

Tel: 3957406/3995200

For enterprises with a turnover of less that P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in your locality.

Town Clerk

Gaborone City Council

Private Bag 0089

Gaborone

Tel: (267)3657400/365744/3657413

Fax: (267) 3900141

Town Clerk

City of Francistown Council

Private Bag 0040

Francistown

Tel: (267) 2411050 Ext. 965

Fax: (267) 2412427

Council Secretary

Kweneng District Council

Private Bag 005

Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5920200/201

Fax: (267) 5920287/5920207/5920858

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Selibe Phikwe Town Council

Private Bag 001

Selibe Phikwe

Tel: (267) 2610570

Fax: (267) 2614854

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Jwaneng Town Council

Private Bag 001

Jwaneng

Tel: (267) 5880303

Fax: (267) 5882609

Council Secretary

North East District Council

Private Bag 004

Masunga

Tel: (267) 2489242

Fax: (267) 2489290/263

Town Clerk

Sowa Town Council

Private Bag SOW 1

Sowa

Tel: (267) 6213440

Fax: (267) 6213425

Council Secretary

Central District Council

Private Bag 001

Serowe

Tel: (267) 4630411

Fax: (267) 4635469

Council Secretary

Northwest District Council

Private Bag 001

Maun

Tel: (267) 6860241

Fax: (267) 6860029

Council Secretary

Southern District Council

Private Bag 002

Kanye

Tel: (267) 5440217

Fax: (267) 5440103/02/5403307

Council Secretary

Kgatleng District Council

Private Bag 11

Mochudi

Tel: (267) 5777963

Fax: (267) 5777216

Council Secretary

Chobe District Council

Private Bag K30

Kasane

Tel: (267) 6250275/6

Fax: (267) 6250368

Council Secretary

Kgalagadi District Council

Private Bag 005

Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061/254/6540381

Fax: (267) 6540259

Council Secretary

Ghanzi District Council

Private Bag 15

Ghanzi

Tel: (267) 6592057/6596216/6596688

Fax: (267) 6596420

Council Secretary

South East District Council

Private Bag 002

Ramotswa

Tel: (267) 5390251/061/

Fax: (267) 5390201/5380603

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Palapye Administrative Authority

Private Bag 72

Palapye

Tel: (267) 4921092

Fax: (267) 4921541

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mahalapye Sub-District Council

Private Bag 002

Mahalapye

Tel: (267) 4713323

Fax: (267) 4713205

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tonota Sub-District Council

Private Bag T12

Tonota

Tel: (267) 2484220

Fax: (267) 2485861

Senior Assistant Council Secretary – Commercial Office

Tlokweng Sub-District Council

Private Bag T05

Tlokweng

Tel: (267) 3925242

Fax: (267) 3928809

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tutume Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006

Tutume

Tel: (267) 298721/2987391

Fax: (267) 2987626/2987533

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Boteti Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Letlhakane

Tel: (267) 2978278

Fax: (267) 2978234

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Bobirwa Sub-District Council

Private Bag 0013

Bobonong

Tel: (267) 2619274/2629037

Fax: (267) 2619296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Okavango Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006

Gumare

Tel: (267) 6874040

Fax: (267) 6874199

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006

Mogoditshane

Tel: (267) 3105615 /3910291

Fax: (267) 3105617

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Moshupa Sub-District Council

Private Bag 004

Moshupa

Tel: (267) 5449270

Fax: (267) 5449296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mabutsane Sub District Council

Private Bag 04

Mabutsane

Tel: (267) 5889219

Fax: (267) 5889211

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Good hope Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Good hope

Tel: (267) 5404183/5486232

Fax: (267) 5404157/5486241

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Letlhakeng Sub-District Council

Private Bag 003

Letlhakeng

Tel: (267) 5943013/5943164

Fax: (267) 5943171

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Charles Hill Sub-District Council

Private Bag 002

Charles Hill

Tel: (267) 6592057

Fax: (267) 6592246

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Molepolole/Lentsweletau Administrative Authority

Private Bag 005

Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5922114/ 5910623

Fax: (267) 5920287

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Hukuntsi Sub-District Council

Private Bag 12

Hukuntsi

Tel: (267) 6510249

Fax: (267) 6510244

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Maun Administrative Authority

Private Bag 005

Maun

Tel: (267) 6861729

Fax: (267) 6863214

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Kanye Administrative Authority

Private Bag 11

Kanye

Tel: (267) 5403319

Fax: (267) 5440625/5440103

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Serowe Administrative Authority

Private Bag 0023

Serowe

Tel: (267) 4600223

Fax: (267) 4631136

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tsabong Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061

Fax: (267) 6540259

How much does it cost?

No.	Service	Cost (BWP)
1.	Administration fee	50.00
2.	New Licence	200.00
3.	Manufacturing a new product	100.00
4.	Manufacturing at an additional place	200.00
5.	Change of location	200.00
6.	Transfer of a Licence	200.00
7.	Notice of change of name	200.00
8.	Payment of annual fee	200.00
9.	Duplicate licence	100.00

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry Public Relations office

Public Relations office

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Plot 54380

Central Business District (CBD)

Private Bag 004

Gaborone

Tel. (267) 3601200

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Department of Industrial Affairs

Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone

Private Bag 0014

Gaborone

Tel: 3957406/3995200

Fax: 39729109

Issuance of Economic Diversification Drive (EDD) Certificate

Read more about Issuance of Economic Diversification Drive (EDD) Certificate

Overview

To coordinate all efforts aimed at diversifying the country’s sources of economic growth and income in such a way that the country becomes more or less equally dependent on all sectors of the economy through the implementation of the Economic Diversification Drive (EDD) Short-term Strategy and the EDD Medium to Long-term Strategy.

Who is eligible?

Businesses registered in Botswana engaged in manufacturing, service provision (excluding agents/ distributors/retailers/resellers etc.) and agricultural production.

How do I get this service?

Fill in and submit the application form to register under the EDD Initiative to register online (Confirm link) or
Download, complete and submit the EDD Application Form with supporting documents to the nearest Department of Industrial Affairs (DIA).
The applicant will be notified of the outcome via SMS.
Collect EDD Certificate

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of the certificate of registration and / or incorporation
Certified copy of a valid relevant license/ Registration Certificate or the letter of waiver
Copy of Tax Clearance Certificate Application to transfer a Licence
Financial statements for the enterprises with an annual turnover of below P500 000
Audited financial statements, for those enterprises with an annual turnover of P500 000 and above
Projected financial statements for enterprises who have been operating for less than a year

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Economic Diversification Drive Unit

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Plot 54380

Central Business District (CBD)

Private Bag 004

Gaborone

Tel. (267) 3601200

Department of Industrial Affairs

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Annex Building

Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone

Private Bag 0014

Gaborone

Tel: 3957406/3995200

Fax: 3972910

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Private Bag 004
Gaborone
Botswana
Plot 54380, Central Business District
Tel. (+267) 3601200
Fax. (+267) 3971539
Email. mitipru [at] gov.bw

Trade License Application

Read more about Trade License Application

Overview

Individuals or companies must obtain a trade licence in order to sell goods and services in Botswana.
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has decentralised the issuance of all licences to District Councils.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens who are above the age of eighteen (18) years and businesses qualify for the following licenses:

NO.	TYPE OF LICENCE	NO.	TYPE OF LICENCE
1.	Agent	24	General Dealer
2	Agricultural Shop	25	General Hire Service
3.	Amusement Arcade	26.	Gymnasium
4.	Auctioneer's	27.	Haberdashery
5.	Baby Shop	28.	Hair or Beauty Parlour
6.	Bookshop	29.	Household Shop
7.	Car Wash	30.	Imported pre-owned motor dealer
8.	Cell phone Shop	31	Industrial Hardware
9.	Cleaning Services	32	Internet Café or Copy Shop
10.	Commercial Hardware	33	Jewellery Shop
11.	Cosmetics Shop	34	Laundromat
12.	Curio Shop	35.	Specialized Motor Dealer
13.	Department Store	36.	Optician Shop
14.	Distributor	37.	Petrol Filling Station
15.	Driller's	38.	Pharmacy or chemist
16.	Dry-clean	39.	Plant Hire Service
17.	Dry-clean Depot	40.	Restaurant
18.	Electronics or Electrical Shop	41.	Sunglass Shop
19.	Florist	42.	Supermarket
20.	Fresh Produce	43.	Takeaway
21.	Funeral Parlour	44.	Toy Shop
22.	Furniture Shop	45.	Wholesale
23.	General Clothing	46.	Workshop

The following licences are reserved for citizens of Botswana or for companies that are wholly owned by citizens of Botswana;

NO	TYPE OF LICENCE
1	Auctioneer's Licence
2	Agent's Licence
3	Car Wash Licence
4	Cell phone Shop
5	Cleaning Services Licence
6	Dry-clean depot Licence
7	Curio Shop Licence
8	Florist Licence
9	Fresh Produce Licence
10	Funeral Parlour Licence
11	General Dealer's Licence
12	General Clothing Licence
13	General Hire Service Licence
14	Laundromat Licence
15	Petrol Filling Station Licence
16	Takeaway Licence
17	Hair or Beauty Parlour Licence; and
18	Internet Café or Copy Shop Licence
19	Imported pre-owned motor dealership

How do I get this service?

Download and complete the appropriate application forms, submit with supporting documents to the Town or District Council commercial affairs offices listed below;

Application Form for Trade Licence – Initial application of trade licence.
Notice Form of Intention to Transfer a Trade Licence – To transfer the trade license to another individual or company, or to notify of the change in operating location.
Application Form for a Transfer of a Trade Licence To transfer the trade licence to another individual or company, or to notify of the change in operating location..
Licence Annual Fee Payment Form.
Application Form for a Duplicate licence – To apply for a licence after the original has been lost or destroyed subject to the submission of a valid police report.

If the license has been approved, the applicant will be notified of the result via mail, phone or SMS to collect the license from Town or District council commercial affairs offices upon payment of applicable licence fees.
On or before the anniversary date of the license grant, the applicant has to submit Trade License Annual Fee Payment Form and the applicable fees to the Town or District council commercial affairs offices.

What supporting documents are required?

New application:

If the applicant is a business, a copy of the certificate of incorporation.
If the applicant is an individual or a partnership, submit a certified registration certificate.
The latest copy of the annual returns form obtained from the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.
Proof of availability of the business premises (either a title deed, or a written lease agreement).
A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
Certified copy of passport for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.
The original or certified copy of physical planner's report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur. Physical planners are employed by the District Council and should be booked by the applicants to validate zoning.
The original or a certified copy of the environmental health report for the business premises in question. The report must be completed by health inspectors employed by the District Council and the applicant must book the health inspector for inspection.

Transfer of license:

A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
Certified copy of passport, work and residence permit for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.

Annual License fee:

Latest Company Annual Returns form (* only where applicable).
A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) /passports of directors and shareholders (*only if there have been changes to directors and shareholding).

Duplicate license:

Police report indicating the licence has been stolen or destroyed.

How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Plot 54380
Central Business District (CBD)
Private Bag 00252
Gaborone

How much does it cost?

Fees for initial application

Non-refundable BWP 100.00.

The license fees are as follows:

NO.	TYPE OF LICENCE	LICENCE FEE	NO.	TYPE OF LICENCE	LICENCE FEE
1.	Agent	BWP 1,000.00	24.	General Dealer	BWP 250.00
2.	Agricultural shop	BWP 1,000.00	25.	General Hire Service	BWP 500.00
3.	Amusement arcade	BWP 500.00	26.	Gymnasium	BWP 1,000.00
4.	Auctioneer's	BWP 1,200.00	27.	Haberdashery	BWP 750.00
5.	Baby shop	BWP1000.00	28.	Hair or Beauty Parlor	BWP750.00
6.	Bookshop	BWP 750.00	29.	Household Shop	BWP 1,500.00
7.	Car wash	BWP 150.00	30.	Imported Pre owned motor dealer	BWP 1,500.00
8	Cellphone shop	BWP 1,000.00	31.	Industrial hardware	BWP 1,000.00
9.	Cleaning services	BWP 200.00	32.	Internet café or copy shop	BWP 500.00
10.	Commercial hardware	BWP 1,000.00	33.	Jewelry shop	BWP 1,000.00
11.	Cosmetics shop	BWP 1,000.00	34.	Laundromat	BWP 100.00
12.	Curio shop	BWP 500.00	35.	Specialized motor dealer	BWP 1,500.00
13.	Department store	BWP 2,000.00	36.	Optician shop	BWP 1,000.00
14.	Distributor	BWP1500.00	37.	Petrol filling station	BWP500.00
15.	Driller's	BWP1000.00	38.	Pharmacy or chemist	BWP750.00
16.	Dry-clean	BWP 1,500.00	39.	Plant hire service	BWP 500.00
17.	Dry-clean depot	BWP 500.00	40.	Restaurant	BWP 1,000.00
18.	Electronics or Electrical shop	BWP1000.00	41.	Sunglass shop	BWP1000.00
19.	Florist	BWP250.00	42.	Supermarket	BWP1500.00
20.	Fresh produce	BWP250.00	43.	Takeaway	BWP150.00
21.	Funeral parlor	BWP 1,500.00	44.	Toy shop	BWP 1,000.00
22.	Furniture shop	BWP 1,500.00	45.	Wholesale	BWP 1,500.00
23.	General clothing	BWP 750.00	46.	Workshop	BWP 1,500.00

Fees for transfer or duplicate licence application:

Non-refundable application fee of BWP 100.00.
License duplicate is BWP 100.00.

Fees for Annual License:

Annual license fee payment is one (1) quarter of the license fee.

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Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Plot 54380
Central Business District (CBD)
Private Bag 00252
Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 3911233
Fax. (+267) 3975239

All the Local Authorities (District Councils) across the country

Town Clerk

Gaborone City Council

Private Bag 0089

Gaborone

Tel: (+267) 3657400/365744/3657413

Fax: (+267) 3900141

Town Clerk

City of Francistown Council

Private Bag 0040

Francistown

Tel: (+267) 2411050 Ext. 965

Fax: (+267) 2412427

Council Secretary

Kweneng District Council

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Molepolole

Tel: (+267) 5920200/201

Fax: (+267) 5920287/5920207/5920858

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Selibe Phikwe Town Council

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Selibe Phikwe

Tel: (+267) 2610570

Fax: (+267) 2614854

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Jwaneng Town Council

Private Bag 001

Jwaneng

Tel: (+267) 5880303

Fax: (+267) 5882609

Council Secretary

North East District Council

Private Bag 004

Masunga

Tel: (+267) 2489242

Fax: (+267) 2489290/263

Town Clerk

Sowa Town Council

Private Bag SOW 1

Sowa

Tel: (+267) 6213440

Fax: (+267) 6213425

Council Secretary

Central District Council

Private Bag 001

Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4630411

Fax: (+267) 4635469

Council Secretary

Northwest District Council

Private Bag 001

Maun

Tel: (+267) 6860241

Fax: (+267) 6860029

Council Secretary

Southern District Council

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Kanye

Tel: (+267) 5440217

Fax: (+267) 5440103/02/5403307

Council Secretary

Kgatleng District Council

Private Bag 11

Mochudi

Tel: (+267) 5777963

Fax: (+267) 5777216

Council Secretary

Chobe District Council

Private Bag K30

Kasane

Tel: (+267) 6250275/6

Fax: (+267) 6250368

Council Secretary

Kgalagadi District Council

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Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540061/254/6540381

Fax: (+267) 6540259

Council Secretary

Ghanzi District Council

Private Bag 15

Ghanzi

Tel: (+267) 6592057/6596216/6596688

Fax: (+267) 6596420

Council Secretary

South East District Council

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Ramotswa

Tel: (+267) 5390251/061/

Fax: (+267) 5390201/5380603

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Palapye Administrative Authority

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Palapye

Tel: (+267) 4921092

Fax: (+267) 4921541

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mahalapye Sub-District Council

Private Bag 002

Mahalapye

Tel: (+267) 4713323

Fax: (+267) 4713205

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tonota Sub-District Council

Private Bag T12

Tonota

Tel: (+267) 2484220

Fax: (+267) 2485861

Senior Assistant Council Secretary – Commercial Office

Tlokweng Sub-District Council

Private Bag T05

Tlokweng

Tel: (+267) 3925242

Fax: (+267) 3928809

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tutume Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006

Tutume

Tel: (+267) 298721/2987391

Fax: (+267) 2987626/2987533

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Boteti Sub-District Council

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Letlhakane

Tel: (+267) 2978278

Fax: (+267) 2978234

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Bobirwa Sub-District Council

Private Bag 0013

Bobonong

Tel: (+267) 2619274/2629037

Fax: (+267) 2619296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Okavango Sub-District Council

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Gumare

Tel: (+267) 6874040

Fax: (+267) 6874199

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District Council

Private Bag 006

Mogoditshane

Tel: (+267) 3105615/3910291

Fax: (+267) 3105617

Senior Assistant Council Secretary –

Moshupa Sub-District Council

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Moshupa

Tel: (+267) 5449270

Fax: (+267) 5449296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mabutsane Sub District Council

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Mabutsane

Tel: (+267) 5889219

Fax: (+267) 5889211

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Good hope Sub-District Council

Private Bag 005

Good hope

Tel: (+267) 5404183/5486232

Fax: (+267) 5404157/5486241

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Letlhakeng Sub-District Council

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Letlhakeng

Tel: (+267) 5943013/5943164

Fax: (+267) 5943171

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Charles hill Sub-District Council

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Charles hill

Tel: (+267) 6592057

Fax: (+267) 6592246

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

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Molepolole

Tel: (+267) 5922114/ 5910623

Fax: (+267) 5920287

Senior Assistant Council Secretary –

Hukuntsi Sub-District Council

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Hukuntsi

Tel: (+267) 6510249

Fax: (+267) 6510244

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Maun Administrative Authority

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Maun

Tel: (+267) 6861729

Fax: (+267) 6863214

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Kanye Administrative Authority

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Kanye

Tel: (+267) 5403319

Fax: (+267) 5440625/5440103

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Serowe Administrative Authority

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Serowe

Tel: (+267) 4600223

Fax: (+267) 4631136

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tsabong Sub-District Council

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Tsabong

Tel: (+267) 6540061

Fax: (+267) 6540259

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Liquor Licence Application

Read more about Liquor Licence Application

Overview

A company or an individual must obtain a liquor licence in order to legally sell alcoholic beverages to the public. A separate liquor licence must be applied for each location where alcoholic beverages are sold, even if they are sold by the same company or individual. The proposed business premises should be at least 500 meters away from a school, church, highway, or major road.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens who are above the age of 18 years and businesses qualify for the following licenses:

Distributor liquor licence
Club liquor licence
Temporary licence
Wholesale liquor licence

Citizens who are above the age of 18 years and registered businesses owned by citizens of Botswana qualify for the following licences :

Bar liquor licence;
Bottle store liquor licence;
Liquor depot licence;
Nightclub/ Discotheque liquor licence
Temporary liquor

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the appropriate application forms:

Application for Liquor licence – Initial application of liquor licence.
Notice of application for a Liquor licence – Completed by all applicants to publish their intention for application for liquor licence in any newspaper or the government gazette. The publication is at the applicant’s own cost.
Application for the Renewal of licence – This is for the renewal of the license, which is required annually.
Application for Transfer of a licence – To transfer the liquor licence to another individual or company, or to notify of the change in operating location.
Application for a Duplicate licence – To apply for a new licence after the original has been lost or destroyed subject to the submission of a valid police report.

Submit relevant documents and fees shown below to the Town/District Council commercial offices (see attachment of office contact information).
Once these documents have been received, the application will be processed and forwarded to the Liquor Control Authority for consideration.
The applicant will be notified of the result of the application via mail, SMS, or phone call.
If the liquor licence has been approved, the applicant can pick up the licence from the District Council commercial office upon payment of applicable licence fees.
On or before the anniversary date of the licence grant, the applicant has to submit Form 4 Application for the Renewal of Licence and pay the renewal fees shown below to the District Council

What supporting documents are required?

First time applications:

If the applicant is a business, a certified copy of the certificate of incorporation.
If the applicant is an individual or a partnership, submit a certified registration certificate.
The latest copy of the annual returns form obtained from the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.
Proof of availability of the business premises (either a title deed, or a written lease agreement).
Proof of advertisement in Botswana Government Gazette any newspaper in the form of a stamped receipt. The Liquor Control Authority shall not consider an application for a licence where the notice to apply for a liquor licence has not been published for at least 21 days.
Certified copy of National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
Certified copy of passport, work and residence permit for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.
The original or certified copy of physical planner’s report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur. Physical planners are employed by the District Council and should be booked by the applicants to validate zoning.
The original or a certified copy of the environmental health report for the business premises in question. The report must be completed by health inspectors employed by the District Council and the applicant must book the health inspector for inspection.

Renewal or transfer of licence:

Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
Certified copy of passport, work and residence permit for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.
The original or certified copy of physical planner’s report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur. Physical planners are employed by the District Council and should be booked by the applicants to validate zoning.
The original or a certified copy of the environmental health report for the business premises in question. The report must be completed by health inspectors employed by the District Council and the applicant must book the health inspector for inspection.
The latest copy of the annual returns form obtained from the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.

Duplicate licence:

Police report indicating the licence has been stolen or destroyed.

How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Town Clerk

Gaborone City Council

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Gaborone

Tel: (267)3657400/365744/3657413

Fax: (267) 3900141

Town Clerk

City of Francistown Council

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Francistown

Tel: (267) 2411050 Ext. 965

Fax: (267) 2412427

Council Secretary

Kweneng District Council

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Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5920200/201

Fax: (267) 5920287/5920207/5920858

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Selibe Phikwe Town Council

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Selibe Phikwe

Tel: (267) 2610570

Fax: (267) 2614854

Town Clerk - Commercial Office

Jwaneng Town Council

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Jwaneng

Tel: (267) 5880303

Fax: (267) 5882609

Council Secretary

North East District Council

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Masunga

Tel: (267) 2489242

Fax: (267) 2489290/263

Town Clerk

Sowa Town Council

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Sowa

Tel: (267) 6213440

Fax: (267) 6213425

Council Secretary

Central District Council

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Serowe

Tel: (267) 4630411

Fax: (267) 4635469

Council Secretary

Northwest District Council

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Maun

Tel: (267) 6860241

Fax: (267) 6860029

Council Secretary

Southern District Council

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Kanye

Tel: (267) 5440217

Fax: (267) 5440103/02/5403307

Council Secretary

Kgatleng District Council

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Mochudi

Tel: (267) 5777963

Fax: (267) 5777216

Council Secretary

Chobe District Council

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Kasane

Tel: (267) 6250275/6

Fax: (267) 6250368

Council Secretary

Kgalagadi District Council

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Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061/254/6540381

Fax: (267) 6540259

Council Secretary

Ghanzi District Council

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Ghanzi

Tel: (267) 6592057/6596216/6596688

Fax: (267) 6596420

Council Secretary

South East District Council

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Ramotswa

Tel: (267) 5390251/061/

Fax: (267) 5390201/5380603

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Palapye Administrative Authority

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Palapye

Tel: (267) 4921092

Fax: (267) 4921541

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mahalapye Sub-District Council

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Mahalapye

Tel: (267) 4713323

Fax: (267) 4713205

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tonota Sub-District Council

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Tonota

Tel: (267) 2484220

Fax: (267) 2485861

Senior Assistant Council Secretary – Commercial Office

Tlokweng Sub-District Council

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Tlokweng

Tel: (267) 3925242

Fax: (267) 3928809

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tutume Sub-District Council

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Tutume

Tel: (267) 298721/2987391

Fax: (267) 2987626/2987533

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Boteti Sub-District Council

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Letlhakane

Tel: (267) 2978278

Fax: (267) 2978234

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Bobirwa Sub-District Council

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Bobonong

Tel: (267) 2619274/2629037

Fax: (267) 2619296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Okavango Sub-District Council

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Gumare

Tel: (267) 6874040

Fax: (267) 6874199

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District Council

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Mogoditshane

Tel: (267) 3105615 /3910291

Fax: (267) 3105617

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Moshupa Sub-District Council

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Moshupa

Tel: (267) 5449270

Fax: (267) 5449296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mabutsane Sub District Council

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Mabutsane

Tel: (267) 5889219

Fax: (267) 5889211

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Good hope Sub-District Council

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Good hope

Tel: (267) 5404183/5486232

Fax: (267) 5404157/5486241

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Letlhakeng Sub-District Council

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Letlhakeng

Tel: (267) 5943013/5943164

Fax: (267) 5943171

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Charles Hill Sub-District Council

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Charles Hill

Tel: (267) 6592057

Fax: (267) 6592246

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Molepolole/Lentsweletau Administrative Authority

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Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5922114/ 5910623

Fax: (267) 5920287

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Hukuntsi Sub-District Council

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Hukuntsi

Tel: (267) 6510249

Fax: (267) 6510244

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Maun Administrative Authority

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Maun

Tel: (267) 6861729

Fax: (267) 6863214

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Kanye Administrative Authority

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Kanye

Tel: (267) 5403319

Fax: (267) 5440625/5440103

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Serowe Administrative Authority

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Serowe

Tel: (267) 4600223

Fax: (267) 4631136

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tsabong Sub-District Council

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Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061

Fax: (267) 6540259

How much does it cost?

Fees for initial application:

Non-refundable application fee of BWP 100.00 for other liquor licences.
Non-refundable application fee of BWP 50.00 for the liquor depot licence.
Once the application for licence has been approved the application is required to pay as per list below depending on their application:

Type of Licence	Licence Fee (BWP)
Bar Liquor	2000.00
Bottle Store Licence	1000.00
Liquor Depot	300.00
Discotheque/Night Club	4000.00
Distributor Liquor	6200.00
Club Liquor	2000.00
Temporary Liquor	20.00 per day
Wholesale Liquor	4500.00

Fees for renewal or duplicate licence application:

Non-refundable application fee of BWP 100.00 for other liquor licences.
Non-refundable application fee of BWP 50.00 for the liquor depot licence
Once the application for a duplicate or transfer is approved the applicant is required to pay a licence fee of BWP100.00.

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Keywords

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Synonyms

Sell beverages, good times, clubs, dinner, restaurants, restaurant licence, permit to sell alcohol, alcohol permit, alcohol license, renew licence, duplicate liquor licence, transfer liquor licence, trade, sellers, vendors,

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Annex Building

Plot 54380, Central Business District (CBD), Gaborone

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Gaborone

Tel: (267) 3911233

Fax: (267) 3975239

All the Local Authorities (District Councils) across the country :

Town Clerk

Gaborone City Council

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Gaborone

Tel: (267)3657400/365744/3657413

Fax: (267) 3900141

Town Clerk

City of Francistown Council

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Francistown

Tel: (267) 2411050 Ext. 965

Fax: (267) 2412427

Council Secretary

Kweneng District Council

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Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5920200/201

Fax: (267) 5920287/5920207/5920858

Town Clerk

Selibe Phikwe Town Council

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Selibe Phikwe

Tel: (267) 2610570

Fax: (267) 2614854

Town Clerk

Jwaneng Town Council

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Jwaneng

Tel: (267) 5880303

Fax: (267) 5882609

Council Secretary

North East District Council

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Masunga

Tel: (267) 2489242

Fax: (267) 2489290/263

Town Clerk

Sowa Town Council

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Sowa

Tel: (267) 6213440

Fax: (267) 6213425

Council Secretary

Central District Council

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Serowe

Tel: (267) 4630411

Fax: (267) 4635469

Council Secretary

Northwest District Council

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Maun

Tel: (267) 6860241

Fax: (267) 6860029

Council Secretary

Southern District Council

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Kanye

Tel: (267) 5440217

Fax: (267) 5440103/02/5403307

Council Secretary

Kgatleng District Council

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Mochudi

Tel: (267) 5777963

Fax: (267) 5777216

Council Secretary

Chobe District Council

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Kasane

Tel: (267) 6250275/6

Fax: (267) 6250368

Council Secretary

Kgalagadi District Council

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Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061/254/6540381

Fax: (267) 6540259

Council Secretary

Ghanzi District Council

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Ghanzi

Tel: (267) 6592057/6596216/6596688

Fax: (267) 6596420

Council Secretary

South East District Council

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Ramotswa

Tel: (267) 5390251/061/

Fax: (267) 5390201/5380603

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Palapye Administrative Authority

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Palapye

Tel: (267) 4921092

Fax: (267) 4921541

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mahalapye Sub-District Council

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Mahalapye

Tel: (267) 4713323

Fax: (267) 4713205

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tonota Sub-District Council

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Tonota

Tel: (267) 2484220

Fax: (267) 2485861

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tlokweng Sub-District Council

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Tlokweng

Tel: (267) 3925242

Fax: (267) 3928809

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tutume Sub-District Council

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Tutume

Tel: (267) 298721/2987391

Fax: (267) 2987626/2987533

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Boteti Sub-District Council

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Letlhakane

Tel: (267) 2978278

Fax: (267) 2978234

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Bobirwa Sub-District Council

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Bobonong

Tel: (267) 2619274/2629037

Fax: (267) 2619296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Okavango Sub-District Council

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Gumare

Tel: (267) 6874040

Fax: (267) 6874199

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District Council

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Mogoditshane

Tel: (267) 3105615/3910291

Fax: (267) 3105617

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Moshupa Sub-District Council

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Moshupa

Tel: (267) 5449270

Fax: (267) 5449296

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Mabutsane Sub District Council

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Mabutsane

Tel: (267) 5889219

Fax: (267) 5889211

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Good hope Sub-District Council

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Good hope

Tel: (267) 5404183/5486232

Fax: (267) 5404157/5486241

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Letlhakeng Sub-District Council

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Letlhakeng

Tel: (267) 5943013/5943164

Fax: (267) 5943171

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Charles hill Sub-District Council

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Charles hill

Tel: (267) 6592057

Fax: (267) 6592246

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Molepolole/Lentsweletau Administrative Authority

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Molepolole

Tel: (267) 5922114/ 5910623

Fax: (267) 5920287

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Hukuntsi Sub-District Council

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Hukuntsi

Tel: (267) 6510249

Fax: (267) 6510244

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Maun Administrative Authority

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Maun

Tel: (267) 6861729

Fax: (267) 6863214

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Kanye Administrative Authority

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Kanye

Tel: (267) 5403319

Fax: (267) 5440625/5440103

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Serowe Administrative Authority

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Serowe

Tel: (267) 4600223

Fax: (267) 4631136

Senior Assistant Council Secretary

Tsabong Sub-District Council

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Tsabong

Tel: (267) 6540061

Fax: (267) 6540259

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Issuance of Import Permits (Industrial Products, Bread loaves and Pie Pastries)

Read more about Issuance of Import Permits (Industrial Products, Bread loaves and Pie Pastries)

Overview

Import Permits are primarily for statistical purposes and controlling of imports.

Who is eligible?

Any licenced individual
Botswana registered business entity

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit CONTROL OF IMPORTS APPLICATION FOR IMPORT PERMIT OR APPLICATION FOR AN IMPORT PERMIT BREAD LOAVES AND PIE PASTRIES (reg. 4(2)) at the Department of International Trade with assistance of an officer.
In case of importation of some industrial food staff or beverages not existing in the SACU market there is a need to bring a letter of consent from Ministry of Health and Wellness. For other SACU market non existing industrial products, there is a need to bring letter of Standards approval from Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS).
Pay an application fee before the permit is issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified Trading/Industrial/Hawkers License copy inclusive of line of trade
In case of a company, certified Certificate of Incorporation and line of trade copies
Certified copy of valid National identity card (Omang)

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Regional Co-operative Officer

Gaborone Regional Office

Private Bag 0083

Gaborone

Tel: 3121090

Fax: 3121060

Regional Co-operative Officer

Gantsi Regional Office

P O Box 152