Capital Markets
Roles of Lawyers and Professional Advisors in Prospectus Preparation in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s Public Offering and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024 (issued by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority in late 2024)…
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Capital Markets
Ethiopia’s Public Offering and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024 (issued by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority in late 2024)…
Corporate & Commercial Law
Introduction Ethiopia has taken a significant step to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by issuing Council of…
Tax and Customs
The Income Tax (Amendment) Proclamation No. 1395/2025 has been enacted, revising most provisions of Ethiopia’s Federal Income Tax Proclamation No.…
Litigation & dispute resolution
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has enacted a new court fee regulation—Federal Courts Court Fee Regulation No. 1/2024—which officially…
Banking & Financial services regulatory
I. Introduction and Contextual Background Ethiopia’s financial sector has historically been characterized by protectionist policies aimed at preserving domestic banking…
Tax and Customs
On January 9, 2025, the Ethiopian Parliament enacted Asset Recovery Proclamation No. 1364/2025 by majority vote, and it entered into force upon…
Corporate & Commercial Law
The Ethiopian Investment Board has repealed Directive No. 1001/2024 and introduced Directive No. 1082/2025 to liberalize foreign investor participation in…
Real Estate, Property & Construction Law
This commentary analyzes Proclamation No. 1357/2024, focusing on its framework for real property valuation in Ethiopia, including its purpose, system,…
Tax and Customs
The Ministry of Finance has released a new draft proclamation to amend some provisions of the Income Tax Proclamation No.…
Investments
In May 2025, the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia issued Directive No. 1064/2025 to implement…
Real Estate, Property & Construction Law
In a significant policy and legislative milestone, the Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has approved…
Tax and Customs
Introduction The Ministry of Revenue has issued a new directive on Tax Administration Penalty Waiving, Directive No. 189/2025 on February…
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