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Trade Unions Registration

Overview

Trade Union and Employers Organisations Act: Section 6 (1), explains that every Trade Union formed in Botswana, shall within twenty-eight (28) days immediately after its formation, apply to the Registrar of Trade Unions and Employers Organisations for registration.

Who is eligible?

Workers

How do I get this service?

Download, complete the Trade unions registration form and submit with supporting documents to the office of the Registrar of Trade Unions and Employers Organisations

What supporting documents are required?
  • Three original copies of the Trade Union’s constitution
  • A copy of resolution of formation
  • A list of full names of all members of the Trade Union
  • A list of full names of executive officers
  • A written statement detailing the following:     1. Name of the Trade Union.   2.Postal address and location of its office.    3.Date of its formation.    4.Titles, full names, ages, occupations, and postal and residential addresses of the officers who signed the application.    5.Minutes of resolution to form union.
How long will this service take?

Sixty (60) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Head Office

Department of Labour and Social Security

Block 8, Government Enclave

Gaborone

How much does it cost?
  • BWP10.00 fee for registration
  • BWP1.00 per word for constitution amendment
  • BWP1.00 change of officers
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Labour inspection , labour laws, improving work conditions , routine inspection, spot check inspection, industrial action inspection

Synonyms

Educating on labour laws, labour laws, checking for compliance with labour laws

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Head Office

Department of Labour and Social Security

Block 8, Government Enclave

Private Bag 0072

Gaborone

 

Telephone. (+267) 3732772    

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Labour Inspection

Overview

Workplace inspections are done as routine or spot checks to ensure compliance with labour legislation, regulations and International standards.

 

Routine inspection

A routine labour inspection is conducted on a day to day basis to check general compliance in the workplace.

 

Spot check inspection

This type of inspection is conducted in response to a specific reported alleged contravention. Employees or employers can request a spot check.

Who is eligible?

All organisations

How do I get this service?

Visit or call any nearest labour office

What supporting documents are required?

 No supporting documents are required

How long will this service take?

Routine Inspection (two weeks)

Spot check (14 days depending on gravity of the matter)

 

Where can I obtain this service?

The nearest District Labour Office

How much does it cost?

 No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Labour inspection , labour laws, improving work conditions , routine inspection, spot check inspection, industrial action inspection

Synonyms

Educating on labour laws, labour laws, checking for compliance with labour laws

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Districts' Contact Numbers

Department of Labour and Social Security
Head office, Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 37372772
Gaborone Regional Labour Office I
Tel. (+267) 3971406
Gaborone Regional Labour Office II
Tel. (+267) 3956019
Francistown Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2416933
Lobatse Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 5332569
Maun Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 68622705/2418
Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2611598
Serowe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 4632579
Kasane Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 6250216
 

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Societies Registration

Overview

This service registers non-profit making societies and non–governmental organisations. These include:

  • Religious Organisations
  • Professional Associations
  • Burial Societies
  • Recreational and Sporting Clubs
  • Political Parties
  • Charitable Organisations
  • Others
Who is eligible?

All citizens, residents, or visitors who form a society with at least twenty members are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps:

  • Submit a letter of intent and relevant documents (listed below) to the local Civil and National Registration offices (contact information listed below)
  • Upon receipt of the letter of intent, the Registrar will send the following to the applicant(s) for completion:
  1. Form A to be completed in triplicate
  2. Membership list
  3. Guidelines for forming the Society’s constitution (3 copies to be submitted)
  4. Complete and submit the above three items to the local Civil and National Registration offices
  5. After successful screening of the submitted documents, the Registrar will issue a certificate, Form A and the constitution as approved by the society
What supporting documents are required?
  • Letter of intent to form a society
  • Minutes of the formation of the society with three or more objectives
  • List of signatures and national identity numbers of attendees at the formation of society meeting
  • Ten suggested names for the society in order of preference. The names should be reflective of the nature of the society whether it is an association, club, church or society
  • In case of non-citizens serving on the executive committee, provide the following:
  1. Certified copies of resident permit
  2. Certified work permit
  3. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport, showing their picture and personal details should also be submitted
How long will this service take?

Fourteen (14) days to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Civil and National Registration Offices accross the country

 

Department of Civil and National Registration

Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave,

Khama Crescent, Private Bag 00240, Gaborone, Botswana

Tel. (+267)361 1400

Fax. (+267) 395 9998

Toll Free Number. 0800 600 777

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

The service costs BWP 500.00 for associations and churches, and BWP250.00 for all other societies. These costs are non-refundable.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

 

Keywords

Societies registration, non-profit making organisations, non-governmental organisations, charities, churches, societies, Religious Organisations, Professional Associations, Burial Societies, Recreational and Sporting Clubs, Political Parties, Charitable Organisations.

Synonyms

Forming a society, forming a non-profit organisation, NPO, NGO.

Societies Registration

Overview

This service registers non-profit making societies and non–governmental organisations. These include:

  • Religious Organisations
  • Professional Associations
  • Burial Societies
  • Recreational and Sporting Clubs
  • Political Parties
  • Charitable Organisations
  • Others
Who is eligible?

All citizens, residents, or visitors who form a society with at least twenty members are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps:

  • Submit a letter of intent and relevant documents (listed below) to the local Civil and National Registration offices (contact information listed below)
  • Upon receipt of the letter of intent, the Registrar will send the following to the applicant(s) for completion:
  1. Form A to be completed in triplicate
  2. Membership list
  3. Guidelines for forming the Society’s constitution (3 copies to be submitted)
  4. Complete and submit the above three items to the local Civil and National Registration offices
  5. After successful screening of the submitted documents, the Registrar will issue a certificate, Form A and the constitution as approved by the society
What supporting documents are required?
  • Letter of intent to form a society
  • Minutes of the formation of the society with three or more objectives
  • List of signatures and national identity numbers of attendees at the formation of society meeting
  • Ten suggested names for the society in order of preference. The names should be reflective of the nature of the society whether it is an association, club, church or society
  • In case of non-citizens serving on the executive committee, provide the following:
  1. Certified copies of resident permit
  2. Certified work permit
  3. Certified copy of page 1 and 2 of passport, showing their picture and personal details should also be submitted
How long will this service take?

Fourteen (14) days to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

All Civil and National Registration Offices accross the country

 

Department of Civil and National Registration

Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave,

Khama Crescent, Private Bag 00240, Gaborone, Botswana

Tel. (+267)361 1400

Fax. (+267) 395 9998

Toll Free Number. 0800 600 777

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

The service costs BWP 500.00 for associations and churches, and BWP250.00 for all other societies. These costs are non-refundable.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

 

Keywords

Societies registration, non-profit making organisations, non-governmental organisations, charities, churches, societies, Religious Organisations, Professional Associations, Burial Societies, Recreational and Sporting Clubs, Political Parties, Charitable Organisations.

Synonyms

Forming a society, forming a non-profit organisation, NPO, NGO.

Requirements for Labour Exemption Certificates for Permanent Residents

Overview

The exemption certificate is issued to applicants who hold a Permanent Residence Permit.Only Directors are eligible to apply for this Labour Exemption Certificate to work or operate a business in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Non- citizens who hold Permanent Residence Permits are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

 Fill and submit the following forms depending on type of applicant:

  1. Two copies of Form 4 for employees
  2. Two copies of Form 4, Form II/Form 8, Form 13 and Form 14 for directors
  3. Form 3A, Form 15, and Form 21 for all applicants
  4. Submit payment and application forms to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (address provided below).Check the outcome of your application from the Office which the application was made after 6 Months.
What supporting documents are required?

Requirements applicable to all persons:

  1. Covering letter from the applicant
  2. Two copies of certified passport
  3. Two recent passport size photos
  4. If married, include one copy of certified marriage certificate

 

Immigrants/dependents/missionaries

  1. Letter of support from sponsor, spouse, supporter, or mission
  2. Proof of means of support in Botswana
  3. Most recent month’s bank statement

 

Employees

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. One copy of certified educational certificates
  3. Reference/confirmation of employment by the employer

 

Investors

  • Wages sheet of employees
  • Duration of employment and certified copies of identity cards for employees who are citizens of Botswana
  • Submit certified copies of the following:
  1. Valuation of shares.
  2. Share certificate.
  3. Certificate of incorporation.
  4. List of directors (Form 2, Form 8, Form 13, Form 14)
  5. Current year’s financial statements
  6. Title deed/lease agreement
  7. Trading license
  8. Tax return
  9. Annual Returns
  10. Current Bank Statement, certified by the Bank
  11. Copy of Permanent Residence
  12. List of Assets and their Value
How long will this service take?

Six(6) months to be completed.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Immigration Offices

Private Bag 002

Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3611300

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

Email. mnig-pro [at] gov.bw (mnig-pro[at]gov[dot]bw)

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

How much does it cost?

This service cost BWP 3000.00 for each applicant.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Exemption certificates, Exemption certificates for Permanent Residents, Residence permits, investors in Botswana, working in Botswana, employed in Botswana.

Synonyms

Employees, employer, living in Botswana, residing in Botswana.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Immigration Offices

Private Bag 002

Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3611300

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

Email. mnig-pro [at] gov.bw (mnig-pro[at]gov[dot]bw)

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

Requirements for Labour Exemption Certificates for Permanent Residents

Overview

The exemption certificate is issued to applicants who hold a Permanent Residence Permit.Only Directors are eligible to apply for this Labour Exemption Certificate to work or operate a business in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Non- citizens who hold Permanent Residence Permits are eligible for this service.

How do I get this service?

 Fill and submit the following forms depending on type of applicant:

  1. Two copies of Form 4 for employees
  2. Two copies of Form 4, Form II/Form 8, Form 13 and Form 14 for directors
  3. Form 3A, Form 15, and Form 21 for all applicants
  4. Submit payment and application forms to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (address provided below).Check the outcome of your application from the Office which the application was made after 6 Months.
What supporting documents are required?

Requirements applicable to all persons:

  1. Covering letter from the applicant
  2. Two copies of certified passport
  3. Two recent passport size photos
  4. If married, include one copy of certified marriage certificate

 

Immigrants/dependents/missionaries

  1. Letter of support from sponsor, spouse, supporter, or mission
  2. Proof of means of support in Botswana
  3. Most recent month’s bank statement

 

Employees

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. One copy of certified educational certificates
  3. Reference/confirmation of employment by the employer

 

Investors

  • Wages sheet of employees
  • Duration of employment and certified copies of identity cards for employees who are citizens of Botswana
  • Submit certified copies of the following:
  1. Valuation of shares.
  2. Share certificate.
  3. Certificate of incorporation.
  4. List of directors (Form 2, Form 8, Form 13, Form 14)
  5. Current year’s financial statements
  6. Title deed/lease agreement
  7. Trading license
  8. Tax return
  9. Annual Returns
  10. Current Bank Statement, certified by the Bank
  11. Copy of Permanent Residence
  12. List of Assets and their Value
How long will this service take?

Six(6) months to be completed.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Immigration Offices

Private Bag 002

Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3611300

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

Email. mnig-pro [at] gov.bw (mnig-pro[at]gov[dot]bw)

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

How much does it cost?

This service cost BWP 3000.00 for each applicant.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Exemption certificates, Exemption certificates for Permanent Residents, Residence permits, investors in Botswana, working in Botswana, employed in Botswana.

Synonyms

Employees, employer, living in Botswana, residing in Botswana.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Immigration Offices

Private Bag 002

Block 8, Government Enclave, Khama Crescent

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3611300

Toll Free. 0800 600 777

Email. mnig-pro [at] gov.bw (mnig-pro[at]gov[dot]bw)

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

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