Unified Revenue Service runs tender for live e-invoicing build
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is running a tender for the build of an electronic VAT billing solution. The government had announced earlier this year its plan to introduce structured e-invoicing regime as part of its 2023/24 budget.
Feb 2023 – Budget includes provisions for electronic invoicing
In its 2023/24 budget, the Botswana government has included plans to introduce e-invoicing. The Botswana Revenue Services (BURS) will look to introduce electronic billing / invoicing platforms to improve VAT compliance.
Many other African states have now implemented mandatory e-invoicing and digital reporting, including: Kenya; Nigeria; and most recently, Egypt.
Continuous Transaction Control regime likely
There were no further details of the type of regime being adopted, but it could likely be a Continuous Transaction Control model.