Formula: TIN 12 characters + Tax Code 3 characters + Year Code 2 characters + Period Code 2 characters.
Example: C99999901019 + 102 + 13 + 03 = C999999010191021303.
BURS Online Reference Number Decoder
TIN
Tax Code
Tax Type
Tax Year
Period Code
Period Description
EFT / RTGS Narration Generator
EFT / RTGS narration will appear here
Use the narration/reference/remittance field as:
Taxpayer Number or ORN - TAX CODE.
Example: BW12345678910 - VAT or I12345678 - IIT.
For customs payments, use the exact ORN on the declaration form or VAT deferred statement and the exact amount advised by BURS.
Compliance Calendar Generator
Event
Due Date
Description
Send Calendar Invite by Email
This app sends email through your own SMTP account. For Gmail, Microsoft 365, or Outlook, you may need an app password or SMTP authentication enabled.
The app runs locally on your computer.
BURS EFT / RTGS Banking Details
Bank Name
Bank of Botswana
Account Name
BURS Large Funds Account
Account Number
040003002100
Branch Name
Gaborone
Branch Code
91067
Swift Code for RTGS only
BBOTBWGX
For EFT/RTGS, complete the BURS account number and the narration/reference/remittance information correctly.
The narration should use the taxpayer number or BURS online reference number followed by the relevant tax code.