Tag: Proclamation
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PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND FINANCING OF TERRORISM proclamation No. 780/2013
This proclamation establishes a comprehensive legal framework to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorism financing in Ethiopia
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ASSET RECOVERY PROCLAMATION NO. 1364/2025
The Asset Recovery Proclamation No. 1364/2025 establishes a comprehensive and unified legal framework in Ethiopia for identifying, tracing, freezing, seizing, confiscating, and managing assets derived from crime, particularly corruption and illicit enrichment
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Urban Landholding and Land-Related Property Registration Proclamation No. 1381/2025
Proclamation No. 1381/2025 establishes a modern, nationwide system for registering urban land and property in Ethiopia…
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Ethiopia Startup proclamation No. 1396/2025
Ethiopia’s Startup Proclamation No. 1396/2025 establishes national legal and institutional framework to promote tech-enabled startups.
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VAT Proclamation No. 1341/2024
Ethiopia’s VAT Proclamation No. 1341/2024 replaces the 2002 law to modernize the VAT system by maintaining the 15% rate while significantly expanding the tax base
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Ethiopia Property Tax Proclamation No. 1365/2025
Ethiopia Property tax proclamation No. 1365/2025 creates a unified, value-based urban property tax system where 25% of a property’s market value is taxed to finance equitable and sustainable urban development across Ethiopia.
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Turnover Tax (TOT) Proclamation No. 308/2002
Turnover Tax (TOT) was introduced at the end of 2002 as a replacement to sales tax. It was adopted as part of a comprehensive tax reform initiative in 2002. It is a type of indirect tax which is imposed on goods supplied and or services rendered in the country by tax payers who are not…
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Value Added Tax (VAT) Proclamation No. 285/2002
Value added tax (VAT) was introduced in the year 2003 as a replacement to sales tax. It was adopted as part of a comprehensive tax reform initiative in 2002, with VAT replacing sales tax. As per the document, it was believed that the tax reform will tackle problems and bring the following benefits:
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Industrial Parks Proclamation No. 886/2015
Title: Industrial Parks Proclamation No. 886/2015 Scope of Application: The provisions of this Proclamation shall apply to uniformly in the territory of Ethiopia, apply to the federal industrial park activities or activities undertaken in connection with them as well as to any person conducting any activity in the federal industrial park. Type of law: Proclamation…
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Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 168/1999
Title: Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 168/1999 Changes made: This proclamation is the second amendment to Investment Proclamation No. 37/1996. And it amends provisions related to role of supervising government offices with regard to joint investment, it redefines the investment areas available to foreign nationals. Type of law: Proclamation Entry into Force: April 22, 1999 Amends:…
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Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 116/1998
Title: Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 116/1998 Changes made: This proclamation has redefined areas of investment available to domestic as well as foreign nationals, and exclusively open to the government. It has also set the minimum investment requirement for foreigners in areas of engineering, architectural or other technical consultancy services; in accounting and audit services; in…
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Investment Proclamation No. 37/1996
Title: Ethiopia Investment Proclamation No. 37/1996 Scope of Application: The provisions of this Proclamation shall not be applicable to investments in the prospecting, exploration and development of minerals and petroleum resources. Type of law: Proclamation Key words: AREAS OF INVESTMENT (Areas of Investment Reserved for the Government or Joint Investment with the Government; Areas of…
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Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 375/2003
Title: Ethiopia Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 375/2003 Changes made: The proclamation No. 375/2003 is enacted to rename regulatory body, clarification of some terms and concepts, and elaboration of Permit procedures in investment proclamation No. 280/2002. Type of law: Proclamation Entry into Force: October 28, 2003 Amends: Investment Proclamation No. 280/2002 Implemented by: Repealed by: Investment…
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Investment Proclamation No. 280/2002
Title: Ethiopia Investment Proclamation No. 280/2002 Scope of Application: The provisions of this Proclamation shall not be applicable to investments in the prospecting, exploration and development of minerals and petroleum resources. Type of law: Proclamation Key words: AREAS OF INVESTMENT (Areas of Investment Reserved for the Government or Joint Investment with the Government; Areas of…
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Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 849/2014
Title: Investment (Amendment) Proclamation No. 849/2014 Changes made: The proclamation No. 849/2014 is enacted just to re-define some of administrative organs, include involvement of various stakeholders, and redefinitions of some of phrases in Investment Proclamation No. 769/2012. No change was made to main content of the law regarding area of investment, incentives available to investors,…
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Investment Proclamation No. 769/2012
Proclamation No. 769/2012 sets investment areas, incentives, and capital requirements. Investments in minerals and petroleum are not governed by this law.
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Ethiopia Investment Proclamation No. 1180/2020
Ethiopia Investment Proclamation No. 1180/2020 repealed Investment Proclamation No. 769/2012 (as amended)
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Ratification of Convention on Forced Labour Proclamation No. 336/2003
Ratification of Convention on Forced Labour Proclamation No. 336/2003: Convention on forced labor is one of the fundamental conventions adopted by ILo.
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Maritime Labour by the International Labour Convention Ratification Proclamation No. 1063/2017
Title: Maritime Labour by the International Labour Convention Ratification Proclamation No. 1063/2017 Scope of Application: Applicable on Maritime labor employment relations. Ethiopia has ratified the Maritime Labour Convention in its entirety. Type of law: Proclamation Key words: Maritime Labor Convention; Ratification, International Labor Organization, Regulations (Minimum Requirement to Seafarers; Condition of employment; Accommodation, Recreational facilities,…
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Providing Foreign Nationals of Ethiopian Origin with Certain Rights to be Exercised in their Country-of-Origin Proclamation No. 270/2002
Title: Ethiopia Providing Foreign Nationals of Ethiopian Origin with Certain Rights to be Exercised in their Country-of-Origin Proclamation No. 270_2002 Scope of Application: The rights and privileges provided here in this proclamation shall be applicable to a foreign National of Ethiopian Origin. Type of law: Proclamation Key Rights: Foreign National of Ethiopian Origin can enter…