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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply In-Person'''<br><br />
#To apply for the Trader Identification Number (TIN), you should submit your application to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS). Please view the BURS contact details via this link:[http://www.burs.org.bw/index.php/contact-burs-offices Link]<br />
#Obtain the application form for ASYCUDA Trader Identification Number (TIN) from the BURS office or download it from the BURS website:[http://www.burs.org.bw/index.php/treaties-and-legislation/category/10-general-downloads Link] ( Scroll down to locate “TIN Application Form” and click on the hyperlink to download the form)<br />
#Complete the application in duplicate and provide all the required details as intrusted in the application<br />
#The visit the BURS office and submit the complete application to the officer at the service desk<br />
#The Officer will verify if your application is complete as required and forward it for processing<br />
#The application will be assessed and if it meets the required BURS standards for registration it will be processed and you will be registered for certification<br />
#You will then be allocated a unique Trade Identification Number (TIN) after registration<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Complete application form<br />
*Valid identification document<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS)'''<br><br />
Plot 53976, Kudumatse Drive<br><br />
Private Bag 0013<br><br />
Gaborone<br><br />
Botswana<br><br />
Tel: 363 8000 / 363 9000Fax: 363 9999 / 395 3101<br><br />
Contact details: [http://www.burs.org.bw/index.php/contact-burs-offices Link]<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*To be issued a Trader Identification Number (TIN), you must be registered with BURS<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*Contact the relevant authority for fees details<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
*Application form: [http://www.burs.org.bw/phocadownload/General_Downloads/Tin_Application_Form.pdf Link]<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*All importers and exporters with an annual threshold of at least P20 000.00 or more<br />
*All Clearing agents are required to register irrespective of the threshold.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Business/ Organisation Name<br />
*Address Basic Statistic Industrial Code<br />
*Telephone number<br />
* Fax number<br />
*E-Mail<br />
*Tax’s Payer Identification Number<br />
*VAT Registration Number<br />
*Declaration<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*The TIN is used to identify registered importers and exporters with an annual threshold of at least P20 000.00 or more and all Clearing agents<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*BURS: [http://www.burs.org.bw/index.php/customsexcisemain/customs-clearance/trader-identification-number-tin Link]<br />
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==Others==<br />
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[[Category:Botswana]]<br />
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