Asamnew Diriba Law Office

Maximize opportunities in Ethiopia’s liberalized economy.

We leverage Directive No. 1001/2024 and Directive 1082/2025, which recently opened restricted sectors to foreign participation.

Market Entry: Guidance on newly opened export, import, wholesale, and retail trade sectors. Special

Economic Zones (SEZs): Strategic advice on incentives under Proclamation No. 1322/2024.

Capital Repatriation: Navigating National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) directives for profit and dividend transfers.

Licensing: One-stop-shop services through the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).

Additional Service:

  • Business setup in Ethiopia
  • Foreign investment advisory
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Contract negotiation