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Field notes from the Lightwork partners.

Occasional writing on Botswana market entry, tax, structuring and operations. Written by the people advising the mandates — not a marketing team.

Market Entry 6 min read

Choosing your entry mode: subsidiary, branch or representative office in Botswana

A practical walk-through of the three most common vehicles for foreign investors — and how tax, liability and operational realities should drive the choice.

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Tax 5 min read

What foreign shareholders should know about Botswana withholding tax

A concise reference for CFOs on dividends, interest, management fees and the impact of double-taxation agreements.

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Operations 4 min read

Setting up a Botswana bank account without slowing down your launch

KYC expectations, timelines and the documentary pack that gets you to first transaction quickly.

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Regulation 7 min read

Work and residence permits: a founder's cheat sheet

How to sequence permits alongside incorporation so leadership can be on the ground when you need them.

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Advisory 5 min read

Why 'outsourced finance' means something different at partner level

Not all outsourced finance is created equal — what to expect when a BICA-registered accountant runs your monthly close.

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Regional 6 min read

Using Botswana as your SADC platform

The regional advantages that make Botswana disproportionately useful as a Southern African base of operations.

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