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Labour Proclamation vs Civil Servant Proclamation in Ethiopia: A Comparative Legal Analysis
A detailed comparison of Ethiopia's Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 and Federal Civil Servant Proclamation No. 1064/2017 covering age, probation, working hours, leave, severance pay, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Legal Update on NBE’s FX Directive Amendment and Letters of Credit Fee Rationalization
An in-depth analysis of the National Bank of Ethiopia's landmark May 2026 directive amending FXD/01/2024, decentralizing LC approvals, and capping trade finance fees.
Overview of Ethiopia’s New Health Service Advertisement Directive No. 1134/2026
A comprehensive analysis of the Ministry of Health's strict new rules on medical advertising standards, banned patient testimonials, and joint media accountability in Ethiopia.
Draft Insurance Proclamation: Key Reforms and Regulatory Implications
A comprehensive overview of the draft Insurance Proclamation No. …/2026, highlighting major reforms in Ethiopia's insurance sector including independent regulation, foreign participation, and consumer protection.
The Impact of Ratifying the Paris Convention and the Madrid Protocol on Ethiopia’s Intellectual Property Legal Framework
How Paris + Madrid reshape Ethiopia’s IP regime—harmonization, priority rights, Madrid filings, institutional capacity, and investment signaling.
Mergers and Acquisitions Under Ethiopian Law
A design-forward briefing on merger types, competition thresholds, regulators, and procedural steps under the Commercial Code and MoTRI merger directive.
Ethiopia's Capital Market: The Legal Framework, ECMA, ESX, and Securities Listing
Magazine-style overview of the proclamation, ECMA’s powers, ESX structure, and how issuers register, list, and stay compliant.
Navigating the New NBE Directives on Foreign Exchange Retention
An in-depth analysis of the National Bank of Ethiopia's latest circular regarding forex retention for exporters and foreign investors.
A Guide to Licensing and Operating a Fintech Business in Ethiopia
Comprehensive, design-forward walkthrough of Ethiopia’s fintech regime—capital, ownership caps, licensing steps, limits, security, and governance under NBE’s 2025 amendments.
Amendments to the Ethiopian Commercial Code: What PLCs Need to Know
We break down the critical changes to board structures, shareholder rights, and annual reporting requirements under the revised commercial framework.
Trade Mark Registration and Protection in Ethiopia: A Comprehensive Guide
Magazine-style walkthrough of Ethiopia's trademark regime—legal bases, eligibility, filing steps, timelines, and enforcement remedies with practical checkpoints.
Ethiopia’s New Real Estate Law: An Overview of Proclamation No. 1357/2024
A design-forward briefing on the new real estate proclamation—developer requirements, buyer protections, valuation cycles, and grievance pathways.
Ethiopia Opens Its Banking Sector to Foreign Investment: A Legal Update
A concise legal update on the new framework that allows foreign banks to enter Ethiopia under the Homegrown Economic Reform Program.
Key Changes in Ethiopia's New Income Tax Proclamation (No. 1395/2025)
A practical rundown of the new income tax rules—two-tier taxpayers, MAT, digital services tax, revised brackets, and more.
Understanding Ethiopia's New Asset Recovery Proclamation (No. 1364/2025)
A concise walkthrough of the landmark asset recovery law that targets illicit enrichment and unexplained wealth in Ethiopia.
Navigating Work Permit Requirements for Foreign Nationals in Ethiopia
A comprehensive guide to obtaining work permits and residence permits for expatriates in Ethiopia, covering both domestic and foreign company processes.
A New Dawn for Data Protection in Ethiopia: An Overview of Proclamation No. 1321/2024
Premium, design-forward guide to Ethiopia’s Personal Data Protection Proclamation—definitions, regulator powers, processing principles, sensitive data, and economic upside.
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