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Overview

At DABLO Law Firm, we guide local and international investors through every stage of the investment journey in Ethiopia—from market entry and business setup to licensing, structuring, and compliance. As the country liberalises key sectors like banking, telecom, logistics, and digital finance, we help clients turn opportunity into sustainable success.

Our team provides strategic legal advice aligned with the Investment Proclamation No. 1180/2020, covering sector-specific restrictions, investor eligibility, and regulatory requirements. We secure permits, investment licenses, and operational clearances, ensuring clients remain fully compliant.

Whether launching an e-commerce platform, green tech venture, pharmaceutical company, or fintech startup, we deliver tailored, results-focused legal support. Our strength lies in combining deep regulatory insight with commercial practicality, helping clients establish a strong and compliant presence in Ethiopia.

At DABLO, we don’t just advise—we partner with investors to build legally sound, future-ready businesses in one of Africa’s most promising markets.

Work Highlights

  • Assisted a US-based e-commerce company in establishing its Ethiopian subsidiary, securing full incorporation and operational licensing to launch the country’s first registered e-commerce company in Ethiopia
  • Supported incorporation and licensing for companies in green technology, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with sector-specific regulations.
  • Provided legal guidance to a fintech investor exploring opportunities in Ethiopia’s digital finance sector.
  • Facilitated market entry and registration for multiple technology and trading enterprises.
  • Currently advising on incorporation and regulatory compliance for new entrants in Ethiopia’s tech and digital services sectors.
  • Assisting with the conversion of sole proprietorships into private limited companies.
  • Supported the closure of an investment in the chemical manufacturing sector.
  • Facilitating incorporation of a tech-focused investment firm.
  • Managing registration processes for global procurement service providers.
  • Assisting a foreign tech company on acquiring equity in a local Ethiopian tech firm.
  • Providing strategic counsel to digital asset and crypto-related companies exploring entry into the Ethiopian market.
  • Advised on the incorporation and regulatory structuring of a UNHCR bid-winning solar power company, ensuring full compliance with national energy and investment regulations.

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