Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — September 2025 DABLO Law Firm LLP is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Anywhere. Legal, a global legal-tech platform that is transforming how legal and tax services are delivered across borders. This collaboration marks a major milestone in DABLO’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and client-centric legal solutions. By integrating Anywhere....Read More

Introduction Ethiopia has taken a significant step to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by issuing Council of Ministers Regulation No. 574/2025. This new regulation, published on July 14, 2025 in the Federal Negarit Gazette, operationalizes Ethiopia’s tariff reduction commitments under AfCFTA. In practical terms, it establishes how import duties on goods from...Read More

The Income Tax (Amendment) Proclamation No. 1395/2025 has been enacted, revising most provisions of Ethiopia’s Federal Income Tax Proclamation No. 979/2016. This document outlines the main legislative changes from the amendment. Definitions and Scope Income from Digital Content Creation:A new definition covers income generated via online platforms, including advertisements, sponsorships, subscriptions, and digital or physical...Read More

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has enacted a new court fee regulation—Federal Courts Court Fee Regulation No. 1/2024—which officially repeals the previous regulation that had been in effect since 1952. This new regulation introduces a structured and detailed framework for court fee payments applicable in all federal courts, including the Federal First Instance Court,...Read More

I. Introduction and Contextual Background Ethiopia’s financial sector has historically been characterized by protectionist policies aimed at preserving domestic banking institutions. For decades, the exclusion of foreign banks was justified by a perceived need to protect nascent local banks, support monetary policy controls, and preserve foreign exchange reserves. However, the government’s Homegrown Economic Reform Program...Read More

On January 9, 2025, the Ethiopian Parliament enacted Asset Recovery Proclamation No. 1364/2025 by majority vote, and it entered into force upon its publication in Negarit Gazeta on 2 May 2025. This legislation sparked significant debate due to its retroactive application extending up to Ten years, its investigative methods, and the reliance on the civil standard of proof in legal proceedings. This proclamation...Read More

This commentary analyzes Proclamation No. 1357/2024, focusing on its framework for real property valuation in Ethiopia, including its purpose, system, methods, responsibilities, and the role of valuers. The Proclamation seeks to establish a transparent and structured approach to real property valuation to address critical aspects of the real estate market. I. Purpose and System of...Read More

The Ministry of Finance has released a new draft proclamation to amend some provisions of the Income Tax Proclamation No. 979/2016. Below is a summary and analysis of the key proposed changes under the draft Income tax proclamation. Taxpayer Categories: The categories of taxpayers have been redefined, with specific thresholds for Category A and B...Read More

In May 2025, the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia issued Directive No. 1064/2025 to implement the Investment Incentives Regulation No. 517/2022. This directive establishes a comprehensive framework for administering income tax holidays and customs duty exemptions. The directive outlines the duration of tax holidays depending on the sector and location,...Read More

In a significant policy and legislative milestone, the Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has approved a draft Proclamation that introduces a structured legal framework permitting foreign nationals and entities to acquire immovable property under specified conditions. This landmark reform marks a pivotal shift in Ethiopia’s property ownership regime and aligns...Read More