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Tax and Customs

Overview

At DABLO Law Firm, we offer strategic tax and customs advisory services to help businesses navigate Ethiopia’s complex fiscal and trade environments. Our lawyers assist clients with tax compliance, planning, audits, and dispute resolution—representing them at every level, from the Tax Appeal Commission to the Federal Supreme Court Cassation Bench.

We provide practical legal guidance on customs processes, helping local and international companies manage cross-border operations, import/export regulations, and customs valuations. Whether advising on personal tax obligations or assisting multinational corporations with intricate customs issues, we tailor our approach to each client’s goals.

With deep expertise and a results-oriented mindset, our team ensures that clients meet their tax and customs obligations while minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency. At DABLO, we go beyond compliance—we deliver smart, actionable legal strategies that support your success in Ethiopia’s fast-changing economic landscape.

Work Highlights

  • Represented a foreign-owned coffee exporter in a tax dispute before the Federal Tax Appeal Commission, securing a favorable outcome on valuation and taxation of specialty coffee.
  • Defended a client in a tax appeal involving a cross-border technical services transaction, leveraging a double taxation treaty to resolve withholding tax issues.
  • Represented an entertainment company in a dispute over allowable tax deductions with the Ethiopian Revenue Authority (ERA).
  • Successfully defended a local business owner in a tax case, resulting in validation of the client’s financial records and profit margins.
  • Represented a leading sports betting company in a multimillion-dollar tax assessment appeal.
  • Assisted an import-sector company in appealing a tax assessment before the Tax Appeal Commission.

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