All manufacturing enterprises are required to have an Industrial License before commencement of operations. The licence is renewed annually on or before the date of first licence issue. These licences are issued by the Industrial Licensing Authority (ILA) and the Regional Licensing Committees.
Any enterprise registered in Botswana and individuals who are above the age of 18 years. However, the following activities are reserved for citizens of Botswana or for companies that are wholly owned by citizens of Botswana if on a small scale or as a joint venture on medium/large scale;
|
No. |
Activity |
|
1 |
Manufacturing of school uniforms |
|
2 |
Manufacturing of school furniture |
|
3 |
Manufacturing of burglar bars |
|
4 |
Manufacturing of protective clothing |
|
5 |
Milling of sorghum |
|
6 |
Manufacturing of cement bricks and baked earth (mud) bricks |
|
7 |
Baking of bread and confectionery |
|
8 |
Manufacturing of peanut butter |
|
9 |
Bottling of water |
|
10 |
Production of traditional sour milk |
|
11 |
Packaging |
|
12 |
Manufacturing of floor polish |
|
13 |
Manufacturing of traditional leather products |
|
14 |
Manufacturing of traditional crafts |
|
15 |
Signage, including electronic signage |
|
16 |
Fencing materials excluding gum poles |
|
17 |
Manufacturing of candles |
|
18 |
Ice making |
|
19 |
Meat processing |
For enterprises with a turnover of more than P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs,
For enterprises with a turnover of less that P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in your locality.
- Download and complete the appropriate application form, submit with supporting documents to the Department of Industrial affairs or District/Town/City council commercial offices :
- Application form for industrial licence – initial application of an industrial licence
- Application to manufacture a new product
- Application to manufacture at an additional place
- Application to change location
- Application to transfer an industrial licence to another enterprise
- Application to pay annual fee
- The application will be considered by the Industrial Licencing Authority (ILA) Board (at Headquarters) or the Licensing Committee (at District/Town/City Council), and the applicant will be notified of the outcome via mail, phone or SMS.
- If the licence has been approved, the applicant can collect the licence from the office they applied at upon payment of applicable fees.
- Application for NEW Licence:
- Pay administration fee
- A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
- Shareholding documents
- Additional Information sheet (collected with the application form)
- An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
- Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local authority/council
- An approval/authorisation letter from Physical planning office
- Lease agreement/proof of plot ownership
- Copies of national identity card/passport for both foreign and citizen shareholders
- Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
- Provide clearance/recommendation/authorisation letter from;
-Environmental & Occupational Health Division (Ministry of Health & Wellness) for Chemicals
-Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for animal and plant related products feeds
-Nutrition and Food Control (Ministry of Health and Wellness) for food and beverages
- Application to manufacture a new product:
- Additional Information Sheet (collected with the application form)
- An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
- Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local authority/council
- Commitment letter from a licensed Waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
- Proof of last payment
- Pay administration fee
- Application to manufacture at an additional place:
- Additional information sheet
- Approval/clearance/recommendation from Environmental health from the Local authority/council
- An approval/authorisation letter from Physical planning office
- An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
- Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
- Lease agreement /proof of plot ownership
- Proof of last payment
- Pay administration fee
- Application to change location:
- Approval/Clearance/Recommendation from Environmental Health from the Local Authority/Council
- An approval/authorisation letter from Physical Planning Office
- An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
- Commitment letter from a licensed Waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
- Lease agreement/ proof of plot ownership
- Proof of last payment
- Pay administration fee
- Application to transfer a Licence:
- Completion of form AIL 1 in duplicate by the transferee
- Certificate of Incorporation of the transferee
- Shareholding documents of the transferee
- Commitment letter from a licensed waste carrier and a valid copy of the waste carrier’s license or proof of payment for waste collection from the council
- Proof of last payment
- Pay administration fee
- If transfer is to a different location also include;
- Environmental health recommendation/authorisation letter
- An approval/authorisation letter from Physical Planning Office
- An Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Authorisation letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
- Lease agreement/proof of plot ownership
- Application for notice of change of name:
- Certificate of Change of Name
- Proof of last payment
- Shareholding documents
- Pay administration fee
- Application to pay annual fee:
- Proof of last payment
- Copy of industrial licence
- Latest Financial statements
Five (5) working days.
For enterprises with a turnover of more than P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs.
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Department of Industrial Affairs
Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone
Private Bag 0014
Gaborone
For enterprises with a turnover of less that P5 million, completed forms are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in your locality.
Town Clerk
Gaborone City Council
Private Bag 0089
Gaborone
Tel: (267)3657400/365744/3657413
Fax: (267) 3900141
Town Clerk
City of Francistown Council
Private Bag 0040
Francistown
Tel: (267) 2411050 Ext. 965
Fax: (267) 2412427
Council Secretary
Kweneng District Council
Private Bag 005
Molepolole
Tel: (267) 5920200/201
Fax: (267) 5920287/5920207/5920858
Town Clerk - Commercial Office
Selibe Phikwe Town Council
Private Bag 001
Selibe Phikwe
Fax: (267) 2614854
Town Clerk - Commercial Office
Jwaneng Town Council
Private Bag 001
Jwaneng
Fax: (267) 5882609
Council Secretary
North East District Council
Private Bag 004
Masunga
Fax: (267) 2489290/263
Town Clerk
Sowa Town Council
Private Bag SOW 1
Sowa
Fax: (267) 6213425
Council Secretary
Central District Council
Private Bag 001
Serowe
Fax: (267) 4635469
Council Secretary
Northwest District Council
Private Bag 001
Maun
Fax: (267) 6860029
Council Secretary
Southern District Council
Private Bag 002
Kanye
Fax: (267) 5440103/02/5403307
Council Secretary
Kgatleng District Council
Private Bag 11
Mochudi
Fax: (267) 5777216
Council Secretary
Chobe District Council
Private Bag K30
Kasane
Fax: (267) 6250368
Council Secretary
Kgalagadi District Council
Private Bag 005
Tsabong
Tel: (267) 6540061/254/6540381
Fax: (267) 6540259
Council Secretary
Ghanzi District Council
Private Bag 15
Ghanzi
Tel: (267) 6592057/6596216/6596688
Fax: (267) 6596420
Council Secretary
South East District Council
Private Bag 002
Ramotswa
Tel: (267) 5390251/061/
Fax: (267) 5390201/5380603
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Palapye Administrative Authority
Private Bag 72
Palapye
Fax: (267) 4921541
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Mahalapye Sub-District Council
Private Bag 002
Mahalapye
Fax: (267) 4713205
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Tonota Sub-District Council
Private Bag T12
Tonota
Fax: (267) 2485861
Senior Assistant Council Secretary – Commercial Office
Tlokweng Sub-District Council
Private Bag T05
Tlokweng
Fax: (267) 3928809
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Tutume Sub-District Council
Private Bag 006
Tutume
Fax: (267) 2987626/2987533
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Boteti Sub-District Council
Private Bag 005
Letlhakane
Fax: (267) 2978234
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Bobirwa Sub-District Council
Private Bag 0013
Bobonong
Fax: (267) 2619296
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Okavango Sub-District Council
Private Bag 006
Gumare
Fax: (267) 6874199
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Mogoditshane/Thamaga Sub-District Council
Private Bag 006
Mogoditshane
Fax: (267) 3105617
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Moshupa Sub-District Council
Private Bag 004
Moshupa
Fax: (267) 5449296
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Mabutsane Sub District Council
Private Bag 04
Mabutsane
Fax: (267) 5889211
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Good hope Sub-District Council
Private Bag 005
Good hope
Fax: (267) 5404157/5486241
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Letlhakeng Sub-District Council
Private Bag 003
Letlhakeng
Fax: (267) 5943171
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Charles Hill Sub-District Council
Private Bag 002
Charles Hill
Fax: (267) 6592246
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Molepolole/Lentsweletau Administrative Authority
Private Bag 005
Molepolole
Tel: (267) 5922114/ 5910623
Fax: (267) 5920287
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Hukuntsi Sub-District Council
Private Bag 12
Hukuntsi
Fax: (267) 6510244
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Maun Administrative Authority
Private Bag 005
Maun
Fax: (267) 6863214
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Kanye Administrative Authority
Private Bag 11
Kanye
Fax: (267) 5440625/5440103
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Serowe Administrative Authority
Private Bag 0023
Serowe
Fax: (267) 4631136
Senior Assistant Council Secretary
Tsabong Sub-District Council
Private Bag 005
Tsabong
Fax: (267) 6540259
Ministry Public Relations office
Public Relations office
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Plot 54380
Central Business District (CBD)
Private Bag 004
Gaborone
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Department of Industrial Affairs
Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone
Private Bag 0014
Gaborone
Fax: 39729109
