Introduction The Ministry of Revenue has issued a new directive on Tax Administration Penalty Waiving, Directive No. 189/2025 on February 2025. The directive provides a structured framework for the waiver of administrative tax penalties. The directive introduces specific classifications, conditions, and procedures governing penalty waivers, aiming to improve fairness and efficiency in tax administration. Scope...Read More

We are proud to announce that Dablo Law Firm has joined LEX Africa, the continent’s largest and longest-established legal alliance. As the exclusive Ethiopian member, our firm is now part of a distinguished network of leading independent law firms spanning 30 African countries.LEX Africa, founded in 1993 and ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners,...Read More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – DABLO Law Firm LLP has proudly earned a prestigious ranking in the Chambers and Partners 2025 Global Guide, solidifying its position as a leading law firm in Ethiopia. This accolade highlights the firm’s exceptional expertise across a wide range of practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance,...Read More

Ethiopia’s Office of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate General has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the development of two significant solar PV projects—the GAD II (125 MW) and Weranso (100 MW) plants. Announced on February 9, 2025, this call invites both international and domestic investors to engage in a competitive tender process, marking...Read More

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers recently introduced amendments to the Investment Incentive Regulation (No. 517/2022), on January 14, 2025 These changes aim to enhance employment opportunities, streamline tax exemptions for investment-related assets, and attract investments in the mining sector. The changes will take effect upon their official publication in the Negarit Gazette. For foreign and local investors,...Read More

With its recent economic liberalization and fresh moves to join the WTO, Ethiopia is becoming an increasingly attractive market. Bruk Geremew and Iyasu Teketel believe a revamped PPP regime could help usher in an exciting future. With one of the largest sub-Saharan economies, and some of Africa’s greatest potential for renewable power production, Ethiopia is...Read More

Ethiopia’s Parliament has approved a new banking proclamation that paves the way for foreign banks to enter the country’s financial sector. The legislation permits foreign banks to purchase shares in local banks and, with case-by-case approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia, fully acquire them. This marks a major step in opening up Ethiopia’s banking...Read More

With new economic liberalisation and fresh moves to join the World Trade Organisation, Ethiopia is becoming an increasingly attractive market. Dawit Kidane and Fitsum Sitotaw spoke to Craig Sisterson about protecting intellectual property (IP) rights in an evolving landscape. Ethiopia is well placed to join its East African neighbours as an innovation hub following this...Read More

With its economic liberalization and transformed legal practice, Ethiopia is fast becoming an attractive market for investors. The partners of DABLO Law Firm LLP spoke with Craig Sisterson about new hires, rapid growth, and an exciting future. Revolutionary changes to Ethiopia’s legal system and wider economy provide exciting opportunities and spurred the creation and rapid...Read More

Overview of Ethiopia’s Draft Real Estate Development and Real Property Marketing and Valuation ProclamationRead More