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New Proclamation for Special Economic Zones in Ethiopia

By DMLF Team In a pivotal move, the Ethiopian Parliament has approved Proclamation No. 1322/2024, which establishes guidelines for Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This legislation aims to enhance investment activities through a robust framework of support, including policies that streamline trade, bolster infrastructure, and improve amenities for investors.  Within these …

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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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Foreign Investors: Real Estate Development

By Sinishaw Hailu, Associate at DMLF Ethiopia, on December 5,2024, introduced a groundbreaking legal framework to govern real estate development, property marketing, and valuation. The ...

 Franchise Agreement and Legal Requirements 

By DMLF Team https://youtu.be/X4vN1vbC7LUIn Ethiopia franchise agreement is governed by Commercial Registration and Business Licensing Proclamation (here in after CRBLP), investment law, IPRs protection laws, ...

General Overview about Joint Venture in Ethiopia 

By DMLF Team The Ethiopia Commercial Code Proclamation Number 1243/2021 defines a joint venture as a business organization established by an agreement among two or ...

Transformative Banking Reform: A New Era for Foreign Banks

By DMLF Team The Ethiopian Parliament has approved a significant “Banking Business Proclamation,” This Proclamation  cited as the “Banking Business Proclamation No.1360/2024”.which allows foreign banks ...

Enhancements to Tax Invoice Management: Overview of Directive No. 188/2017   

By Sinishaw Hailu, Associate at DMLF                The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue has introduced significant amendments to improve the ...

Key Decisions of the House of Federation Regarding Property Rights and Marriage in Ethiopia

By DMLF Team The House of Federation in Ethiopia plays a pivotal role in adjudicating matters that significantly impact the CONSTITUTIONAL rights of citizens, particularly ...

New Proclamation for Special Economic Zones in Ethiopia

By DMLF Team In a pivotal move, the Ethiopian Parliament has approved Proclamation No. 1322/2024, which establishes guidelines for Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This legislation ...

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