Priority right of an Applicant according to the Ethiopian Trade Mark Proclamation

Where any applicant files his application in Ethiopia, Within six monthly from the date on which he first filed in a foreign country, an application for the same trademark in respect of same goods or services, the date on which the application was first filed in the foreign country shall be regarded as the date […]

Principles for Interpretation of Contracts under Ethiopian law

Have you ever wondered how a confusing clause of a contract could be interpreted when controversy arises? Below you will find the basic principles for interpretation of contracts according to Ethiopian law. In this case, interpretation means how the parties in the contract, third parties or even the court think its provisions mean. Framing the […]

Preconditions for part-time payment as per Ethiopian law

Can employees working in an institution ask for part time payment even though they didn’t pass the 48 hour per week limit but have worked more than the 48 hours per day limit stipulated in the proclamation? Framing the above issues, the Cassation bench has passed a judgment on October 4, 2000. The suit initiated […]

Period of Limitation under the Ethiopian Labour Proclamation

If one wants to know how period of limitation is dealt within the Ethiopian labour law, this note can give you some ideas. Period of limitation in a labour issue varies based on the nature of claim the plaintiff may have against the defendant. In a general employment relationship, unless a specific time limit is […]

Period of Limitation in Criminal Cases According to Ethiopian Law

Do you   know about period of limitation? Period of limitation means when one person who can be a plaintiff or a defendant has a time limit for raising or presenting a question. Here in below you will find list of period of Limitations listed under the Ethiopian criminal code. In criminal cases Period of Limitations […]

Payments to be observed when termination of an employment contract is illegal

While calculating the payments, the court should take due consideration of the provisions stated in the labor law regarding the effects of termination of a contract unlawfully.  A suit entertained in the Cassation bench affirms the above. the suit was between the applicant Kumsa Bejisa and defendant National Tour and Travel agency. The applicant had […]

Normal Hours of Work and Their Possible Arrangement According To the Ethiopian Labour Proclamation

Are you an employer or employee who wants to know your normal hours of work? Here is an important note for you in this regard. The issue of Normal hours of work is one of the important information an employer or an employee should know about. Because such hours are the basis of the apportionment […]

Navigating Trademark Acquisition and Registration in Ethiopia

As Ethiopia emerges as a vibrant hub for business and investment, securing intellectual property rights becomes increasingly crucial for entrepreneurs and companies seeking to establish their brand presence in the country. In this blog post, we will explore the process of acquiring trademark rights and the essential steps involved in registering a trademark in Ethiopia. […]

List of Taxes Imposed On Business Companies Operating In Ethiopia

If you are a business company intending to open a new business here in Ethiopia or an already established business, here is alist of taxes imposed on business companies operating in Ethiopia. The principal taxes currently in place are profit tax, turn over tax (TOT), value-added tax (VAT), excise tax, customs duty and income tax […]