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Key Legal and Business Implications of National Bank of Ethiopia Directive No. FXD/04/2026

By DMR Law FirmThe National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued Directive No. FXD/04/2026, effective February 12, 2026, introducing sweeping reforms to the country’s foreign exchange (FX) regime. These amendments represent one of the most significant liberalization efforts in recent years and create substantial opportunities for businesses, investors, exporters, financial …

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The Hague Convention on Adoption

The Hague Convention on Adoption has the best adoption procedures. Its aim is to protect the best interest of a child. In this regard, Ethiopia ...

13 General Terms for Hotel Management Agreement and Technical Service Agreements

By Dagnachew Tesfaye Management of a hotel business by itself requires expertise and good will. Major brands are eyeing the hotel industry of Ethiopia. These ...

18 New Labor Proclamation 1156/2019 Additions

1. Definitions “Sexual harassment” means to persuade or convince another through utterances, signs or any other manner, to submit for sexual favor without his/her consent. ...

State of Emergency Regulation on Employment

The Council of Ministers has adopted a State of Emergency following the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, Companies that administer their employees as per Labor ...

Stamp Duty on Employment Contracts

By Mahlet Mesganaw, Partner Email: mahlet@dmethiolawerys.com Stamp Duty Proclamation No 110/1998 provides by whom, when and how much stamp duty is paid on employment contracts. ...

15 Highlights on the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

By Dagnachew TesfayeEthiopia has ratified the Convention on the Recognition and and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards by PROCLAMATION No.1184 /2020, done on 13th day ...

Covid 19 Directive 2/2020

The Ministerial Committee on Covid 19 has come out with a directive namely Covid 19 Directive no.2/2020 to execute the Emergency Proclamation No 3/2020 and ...

Major Contents of the New Investment Law in Ethiopia

By Dagnachew Tesfaye Ethiopia has adopted a new investment law. The Proclamation is called the Investment Proclamation No.1180/2020(hereafter the Proclamation). It was done on April ...

Six Key Points on the Electronic Signature Law in Ethiopia

By Yenatfanta Bekele Introduction Our society is dynamic through time. The way of our life evolved through many phases. Importance of law is that it ...

Domestic Adoption Document Requirements

By DMLO in Collaboration with Adoption Advocates Organization(AAO) Domestic adoption is one way of helping vulnerable children. Domestic adoption document requirements is set out under ...

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Key Legal and Business Implications of National Bank of Ethiopia Directive No. FXD/04/2026

By DMR Law FirmThe National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued Directive No. FXD/04/2026, effective February 12, 2026, introducing sweeping reforms to the country’s foreign ...

Ethiopia Issues New Federal Public Procurement and Property Administration Proclamation (Proclamation No. 1333/2024)

By DMR Law Firm On 9 September 2024, Ethiopia enacted Proclamation No. 1333/2024 – the Federal Public Procurement and Property Administration Proclamation, published in the ...

Ethiopia Issues New Directive on Investment Commission Services Fees

By DMR Law Firm The Ethiopian Investment Board has issued Directive No. 1053/2025 on Fee Rates Payable for Services Provided by the Ethiopian Investment Commission ...

Analysis of Key 2025 Legislative Proclamations in Ethiopia: Implications for Business

By DMR Law Firm Ethiopia’s legislative agenda in 2025 has been transformative, introducing significant reforms aimed at modernizing the business environment, enhancing financial governance, and ...

Ethiopia’s New Banking Business Proclamation No. 1360/2025: Key Legal and Regulatory Implications

By DMR Law Firm Introduction Ethiopia has taken a decisive step in reforming its financial sector with the enactment of Banking Business Proclamation No. 1360/2025. ...

Ethiopia’s New Startup Proclamation: What It Means for Innovators and Investors

By DMR Law Firm Ethiopia has enacted a new Startup Proclamation (Proclamation No. 1396/2025), marking a significant step toward creating a structured and enabling legal ...

Foreign National Ownership of Residential Houses in Ethiopia: Rights, Pre-Conditions, and Restrictions

By Sinishaw Hailu, Associate at DMR Law Firm Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives issued Proclamation No. 1388/2025 here after the proclamation, to govern how foreign ...

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