Ethiopia: Panel Discussion Being Held on New Excise Law
A panel discussion is being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at Skylight Hotel, discussing the newly revised excise tax law.
Ethiopia: Parliament Approves Customs Law Amendment Introducing Vehicle Confiscation and Higher Fines for Contraband
The House of Peoples’ Representatives has approved a major amendment to Ethiopia’s Customs Proclamation, introducing tougher penalties against contraband trade, including the confiscation of vehicles used to transport illicit goods.
Ethiopia: Parliament Approves Law Allowing Foreigners to Own Immovable
The House of Peoples’ Representatives has passed a new proclamation permitting foreign nationals to own immovable property in Ethiopia. The decision aims to encourage investment in the country’s real estate sector while safeguarding national interests.
Ethiopia: Parliament Approves the Draft National Payment System Proclamation
The House of Peoples’ Representatives of Ethiopia (HPR) approved the National Payment System Proclamation and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Proclamation yesterday. The National Payment System Proclamation was proclaimed as Proclamation No. 1282/2022 repealing the existing proclamation 718/2011. The Parliament also approved the draft PPP Proclamation as Proclamation 1283/2022 amending Proclamation 1076/2018.
Ethiopia: Parliament Ratifies Digital Identity Proclamation
The House of Peoples’ Representatives has ratified the draft Digital Identity Proclamation with a view to establishing a uniform and reliable identity registration system which will be applied across the country. The proclamation was given a go ahead by the Council of Ministers and referred to the Parliament in August last year.
