Company Registration in Ethiopia

Business Entry Ethiopia

Strategic Company Registration in Ethiopia

Establishing a business in Ethiopia requires navigating the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) and the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the registration process, ensuring your setup in Addis Ababa is fast, secure, and fully compliant with the 2021 Commercial Code.

Ministry of Trade Filing

We facilitate your registration directly with the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration to secure your Business Registration Certificate.

TIN Tax Registration

Secure your Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Ministry of Revenues as part of our comprehensive setup package.

Investment Permit (EIC)

For foreign investors, we handle the mandatory investment permit application with the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).

Document Authentication

We assist with the authentication of your Memorandum and Articles of Association at the Document Authentication and Registration Agency (DARA).

Ethiopian Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for investors entering the Ethiopian economy.

Private Limited Company (PLC)

The standard choice for most businesses. Minimum of 2 and maximum of 50 shareholders. Liability is limited to share contribution.

Share Company (SC)

Suitable for large enterprises. Requires a minimum of 5 shareholders and a minimum capital of 50,000 ETB.

Foreign Branch Office

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The Registration Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Addis Ababa

Efficient processing through the Ministry of Trade.

Name Reservation

We check the availability of your proposed trade name at the Ministry of Trade or EIC and reserve it.

Memo & Articles

Drafting and authentication of the Memorandum and Articles of Association at DARA.

TIN & Registration

Obtaining the Tax Identification Number (TIN) and the Commercial Registration Certificate.

Business License

Final issuance of the Business License permitting you to operate in your specific sector.

Expert Insights

Ethiopia Setup FAQ

Key information on commercial laws and tax regulations.

Company registration in Ethiopia typically takes between 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the type of entity and readiness of documents.

Yes, foreign investors can own 100% of a company, except in sectors reserved for domestic investors (e.g., banking, retail).

The minimum capital requirement for a sole foreign investor is USD 200,000. For joint ventures with local partners, it is USD 150,000.

The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a mandatory 10-digit number issued by the Ministry of Revenues.

Yes, a verified office lease agreement is required to obtain a TIN and Business License.

The standard corporate income tax rate in Ethiopia is 30% on taxable income.

Yes, legal documents are typically drafted in Amharic and English. Amharic is the working language of the federal government.

DARA is the Document Authentication and Registration Agency, where all company formation documents must be signed and authenticated.

Yes, a corporate bank account is required to deposit the initial capital. You will need a letter from the licensing authority to open one.

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