Botswana Market-Entry Advisory
Country intelligence, entry-mode selection, regulatory mapping and go-to-market planning for foreign investors and regional groups.
- Investment climate briefings
- Entry-mode & structuring
- Regulator & stakeholder mapping
Our Services
Lightwork covers the full lifecycle of establishing and running a business in Botswana — from initial market study through to steady-state finance, tax and operations.
Country intelligence, entry-mode selection, regulatory mapping and go-to-market planning for foreign investors and regional groups.
End-to-end incorporation, licensing, work permits and ongoing statutory compliance — with a full company secretarial function to keep your entity in good standing year after year.
BICA-registered accountants delivering monthly management accounts, tax structuring and audit-ready financial statements.
Offices, banking, insurance, HR foundations and supplier onboarding — the practical scaffolding of a working business.
A polished .co.bw web presence, hosted email and brand-ready domains that match your international standards.
Country manager, board representation and shareholder support for organisations without on-the-ground staff.
Strategic advisory to help established local and regional businesses professionalise, scale and access capital.
Company Secretarial
A dedicated secretarial desk keeps your company registers, filings and licences current — so your board, banks and regulators always see an entity in perfect standing.
Company secretary appointment
Company registration (CIPA)
Business & trading name registration
Transfer of shares
Change of directorship
Restoration of deregistered companies
Deregistration of companies
PPADB codes
Licence applications
Shelf companies
Annual returns & business renewals
KYC & beneficial ownership updates
Accounting Services
Every BURS obligation handled correctly, and the financial packaging your business needs when it goes to a bank, CEDA or a board. Led by our senior partner, dual-registered with BICA and ICPAK.
Explore Accounting & TaxAnnual income taxes
VAT
VAT on imported services
PAYE
Withholding taxes — rent, dividends, interest, construction & royalties
Loan proposals to banks & funding institutions
CEDA applications
Financial & cost management
The Lightwork advantage
Chartered rigour
BICA-registered accountants on the file, not just supervising.
Senior involvement
A partner leads every engagement, start to finish.
Commercial mindset
Advisory that respects your P&L, not just your process.
International standards
Documentation, reporting and communication built for global boards.
Request specific help
Pick a service area — Company Secretarial or Accounting & Tax — then choose the specific task. Your enquiry lands directly with the partner who owns that desk.
Next step
Book a 30-minute confidential call with a partner.