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Full name & address of the debtor
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Botswana Debt Collection – No Win No Fee
Creditreform operates a global specialist International debt collections service. We have local offices and fully approved expert international debt collection agency partners in every country worldwide. All our International debt collection agency partners and offices operate on a No Win No Fee basis charging an agreed commission against monies recovered only. All our international offices and partners initiate the collection processes by sending the debtors a debt collection letter to introduce their involvement.
Botswana has a population of over 2.4 million whose ethnic groups include swana (or Setswana) 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3%. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name at independence in 1966.
The Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Botswana in 2023 is estimated at $46 billion (compared to $43 billion in 2021). The GDP per capita rose from $16,500 in 2021 to $17,500 in 2023. The main export commodities are diamonds, copper ore, insulated wire, coal and cattle.
Main reasons why a local country debt recovery agency is so important rather than trying to recover from a debt collection agency UK are as follows:
The local International Debt collection Partners know:
The local cultures
The best methods of initiating debt recovery letters and processes
The languages
The laws
Are in the same time zones
Herewith details of our debt collection service Botswana:
Location of debt recovery office in Botswana?
Gaborone, Botswana. All debt collection letters are sent by the local head office.
Number of debt collection staff?
23. Each staff member is allocated a client and all their debt collection letters are personalised in order to effect the best response results from debtors.
How long have you been operating a debt recovery service in Botswana?
We have been operating an African debt collection service on a no win no fee basis in Botswana since 2004. Botswana is included on our debt collection agency list.
What type of debt collection services do you provide? Do you do commercial debt recovery (B2B) and consumer debt recovery (B2C)?
We handle both Business to Business debt recovery cases and Business to Consumer debt collections cases. There is different content for business to business debt collection letter templates and business to consumer debt collection letters templates. We act for many corporate companies (bank, public listed entities) and also individuals
Statue of Limitation in Botswana?
Botswana civil litigation statute of limitations is a law that time limits a plaintiff’s right to bring a claim against a defendant. The statute of limitations in Botswana is 6 years. However, if an action has been taken within this time then the statute of limitations time will be extended to account for this. Once the specified time period elapses then no action can be taken through the legal processes unless the plaintiff is able to prove exceptional circumstances. Other Statute of Limitations include:
Botswana Open Account Years – 3 years
Botswana Promissory Notes – 6 years
Botswana Written Contracts – 6 years
Botswana Oral Agreements – 6 years
How EU (European Union) laws effect debt collection in Botswana?
If its not sovereign, it has no bearing.
Botswana signed a free trade agreement (FTA) as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) together with the European Union (EU) in 2016. This is referred to as the Economic Partnership Agreement between the SADC and the European Union. The other SADC states involved are Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland (Eswatini).
How many companies registries in Botswana for businesses?
There is 1 company registry in Botswana which is called Companies and Intellectual Property Authority located at Plot 54358, Prime Plaza, CBD, Gaborone, Botswana. The Botswana registry was established in 2011 which is in English language only.
We have access to Botswana Company Registry searches to find out further background information on all Botswana companies.
What is the debt collection process in Botswana?
Debt collection letter of demand, writ of summons, judgment, attachment and then auction.
Average length of time to collect a debt?
The average time taken to recover a Botswana B2B debt collection case varies from case to case but typically can take up to 6 months for Botswana.
Can late payment fees / interest to be added to claims?
Yes, fees can be added for Botswana debt collection cases according to local law.
The Central bank interest rate for Botswana is 1.90% (as per date of change on 22 August 2024).
Details on legal service / process in Botswana?
We follow the Roman Dutch Hybrid system. Debt collection is based on contracts either verbal or written. Oral contracts are binding, but variations to a written contract but be done in writing also. High Court claims are for P 40 000 and above and below are for Magistrates Court.
High Claims Court in Botswana
The High Court of Botswana consists of the Court of Appeal and High Court (each consists of a chief justice and a number of other judges as prescribed by the Parliament). The Botswana judge selection and term of office involves the Court of Appeal and High Court chief justices appointed by the president.
Small Claims Court in Botswana
The subordinate (lower / small) courts in Botswana consists of the Industrial Court, Magistrates Courts (1 in each district); Customary Court of Appeal; Paramount Chief's Court/Urban Customary Court; Senior Chief's Representative Court; Chief's Representative’s Court; Headman's Court.
The Small Claims Court's jurisdiction is limited to a maximum of BWP 10,000.
National Sources of Law in Botswana
Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards in Botswana is regulated by the Botswana Companies Act.
Insolvency Law in Botswana is regulated by the Botswana Insolvency (Amendment) Act,. 1981.
Date of entry into force of the New York Convention
The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (aka New York Convention), was adopted by a United Nations diplomatic conference in 1958. The date of entry into force for Botswana was on 20 December 1971.
Botswana Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides over 88 million international business credit reports throughout Europe and 200 million international business credit reports worldwide. We provide freshly investigated Botswana Company Searches which can be done prior to trading to make sure the company you will be dealing with can meet the commitment or once the debt becomes overdue to ensure the debtor can meet the amount owed.
There were 14,552 new businesses registered in Botswana. Liability for business debts is determined by legal structures, which may be described as follows for Botswana:
Botswana Private Company
Botswana Public Company
Botswana Limited by Guarantee
Botswana Close Company
Botswana External Company
Botswana Skip Tracing Agents
Creditreform’s debt collection company service also uses expert local Botswana tracing agent services to locate any absconded debtor. This debtor tracing service is provided on a No Find No Fee basis only charging for a successful trace.
Specialist Debt Recovery Experts
There are many unique requirements to recovering international debts in all countries including Botswana debt collection services which differ from the UK and therefore it is very important that cases are handled directly by our expert international debt collection agencies and not from the Debt collectors UK. This method of international debt collection sets Creditreform aside from the competition who in many cases try and recover debts from a UK debt collector only. Using the local offices and partners enables us to achieve a far greater success rate and our No Win No Fee service together with competitive commission rates against monies recovered only ensures you get the best service.
Botswana Debt Collection Partners in the following Botswana Cities
Which countries border Botswana?
Who are the main trading partners for Botswana?
What is the name of the Government Gazette in Botswana?
The Gazette in Botswana is called the Government Gazette.
What is the Supreme Court in Botswana?
The Supreme Court in Botswana is called the Court of Appeal.
Botswana Payment Methods
The most common payment products in Botswana are Visa, Mastercard and Paypal.
Botswana Debt Collection Agency FAQs
1. How does a Debt collection agency in Botswana recover overdue debts?
The debt collection process is initiated by an introductory letter to your debtor stating the amount owed to you and informing them of our involvement. Letters are then followed up with emails and telephone calls. From our experience the most effective part of this process will be the outsourcing to a third party debt collection agency in Botswana as the debtor now has to resolve the debt and can no longer hide or provide lame excuses.
2. How long does the debt recovery agency in Botswana take to process a case?
The debt collection case will be processed immediately up receipt and a letter sent normally by email and post. You will receive an automated confirmation by return.
3. What is the success rate for debt collection agencies in Botswana?
The success rate of the debt recovery case depends on a number of factors including the solvency of the debtor and whether the case has a legitimate dispute. Our aim is to recover every debt that is recoverable.
4. Does the debt recovery agency in Botswana operate a No Win No Fee debt collection?
We take on all debt collection cases on No Win No Fee basis only charging the agreed commission against monies recovered.
5. Why use a local debt recovery agency Botswana?
The reasons for using a local Botswana debt collection agency than processing from a different country is the debt collector in Botswana speaks the local language, knows the local laws and operates in the same time zones.
6. Are there any debts too old or too small for Botswana debt collection?
We will assess all debt cases, irrelevant of age and size and then advise the best processes to recover these through the Botswana debt collector.
7. How do I instruct the debt collectors in Botswana?
Instructing the debt collectors Botswana is a simple process. You just email details of the debt, debtor and amount to be recovered and the case can be initiated.
8. What evidence do I need to provide when instructing the Botswana debt collector?
When instructing the debt collector in Botswana just provide copies of invoices/statements, debtor contact details and any relevant information you may have to assist with the recovery process.
9. Who does the debtor pay?
In general the debt collector in Botswana will request payments to be sent directly to the client but if not possible for any reasons will take payment directly. If payment is taken then cleared funds will be processed and sent to client straight away.
10. Can I instruct multiple cases?
You can send unlimited debt case instructions. Our systems will automate volume cases to meet your requirements.
11. Can you trace debtors in Botswana?
Through our network of skip tracing agents we have an extremely high success rate of locating your absconded debtor.
12. How long does the debt collection process take?
On average the debt collections process takes 90 days to resolve an amicable debt recovery case. There are a number of factors that can delay this process but we will keep you informed every step of the way.
13. What are my options if debt collection in Botswana is not successful?
If the debt recovery service is not successful we will advise you of your options including legal actions. Please note no legal actions or other processes will be taken without prior instruction from you.