392 2016 Commercial Registration and Licensing Council of Ministers

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FEDERAL NEGARIT GAZETTE
OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
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9@'12 !3%4 562 789: !" COUNCIL OF MINISTERS REGULATION

# ' TO PROVIDE FOR COMMERCIAL
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
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This Regulation is issued by the Council of

A95B7 A' C'4 Ministers pursuant to Article 5 of the Definition of
Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the
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Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
A'J< 5 E4 '12 !3%4 562 AGH ()" Proclamation No. 916/2015 and Article 52(1) of the
9*?/2.8 A'J< L2(1) DOP QR' ' Commercial Registration and Licensing
AF)STT Proclamation 980/2016.
PART ONE
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GENERAL
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1. Short Title
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This Regulation may be cited as the
QR ' “'12 !3%4 562 789: “Commercial Registration and Licensing
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$J9 Q TT 392/2016”.
2. Definitions
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In this Regulation:
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1/ “Proclamation” means the Commercial
1/ “AGH” `@ '12 !3%4 562 AGH Registration and Licensing Proclamation
() 9*?/2.8 ab 980/2016;
2/ the definitions provided for under Article 2
of the Proclamation shall apply.
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U m@ REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION,
AMENDMENT, SUBSTITUTION AND
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CANCELLATION OF NAME OF BUSINESS
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!3% AND TRADE NAME
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3. Registration of Sole Proprietor
3.. 1@E r '12 2"H 9! 9@`9D3 Application to obtain trade name for sole
proprietor shall be submitted by filling the
1@E r '12 2"H 9! @`F particulars specified under Article 14 (1) of the
7J" `Dst AGc A'J< I4(1) Proclamation.
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DVP Qx"yTT 4. Business Name Registration of Business
Organization
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1/ Application for registration of business
9@`9D3 name of a business organization shall be
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documents with the application form:
@`9D3 s7J" `Dst V< "
7sh DPve QzF DVP a) original and necessary copies of valid
A@%{F_ identity card or passport of one of the
member chosen to register the name of
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the business organization;
DP$F A'2 A% y E
Dy& "2 Q! 9" b) the draft articles and memorandum of
G4F' E4 A95 3 q b association;
@) ~ J DD9Pt <mU E4 c) three alternate names for the business
D 'b organization.
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already taken by other business organization
the applicant shall present other alternative
AD JP%{F 9u A`
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W
9 ' E' J" Q PTT 5. Trade Name Registration Certificate
Application for issuance of a certificate of trade
5.. '12 9! !3% !9" PJ 9@`F
9@`F name shall be submitted by attaching the
following documents with the application form:
'12 9! !3% !9" PJ @`F
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh 1/ original and necessary copies of valid
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ identity card or passport of the applicant;
1/ AD y E Dy& "2 Q! 2/ two passport size photographs taken within
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b six months, which shows the clear identity
of the applicant;
2/ AD' `' 1 7Q %@
3/ where the application is submitted by an
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attorney; original and copy of power of
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b attorney given by all of the founders, copies
3/ `DstF JP sg mh! of valid identity card or passport of the
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9`!F Ed F4 attorney and the manager;
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h E4 4/ copy of certificate of commercial
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!9" PJ q b 5/ letter of confirmation from the local

=.>*?- administration that the trade name has been
in use for long period of time.
5/ '12 9}' @PH! $J! 6. Substitute Certificate of Trade Name
sg sA%F A9 " 3@3 P
9@Dg 79P `P3 #TT Application for substitute certificate of trade
name shall be submitted by attaching the
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! '12 9! !9" PJ @`F 1/ original and necessary copies of valid
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh identity card or passport of the applicant;
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ 2/ two passport size photographs taken within
1/ AD ~4 Dy& "2 Q! six months, which shows the clear identity
of the applicant;
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b
2/ AD' `' 1 7Q 3/ where the application is submitted by an
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attorney, original and necessary copies of
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valid identity card or passport of the
3/ `DstF JP sg F4 attorney and the manager;
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h E4
4/ the damaged certificate of trade name;
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9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b 5/ evidence issued from appropriate organ, if
the certificate of trade name cwas lost.
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7. Requirements for Amending Trade Name
5/ '12 9! !9" PJ $ sg Certificate
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Application for amendment of certificate of
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trade name shall be submitted by attaching the
7.. '12 9! !9" PJ 9@òo following documents with the application form:
1/ two passport size photographs taken within
'12 9! !9" PJ @òo six months, which shows the clear identity
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh of the applicant;
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ 2/ where the application is submitted by an
1/ AD' `' 1 7Q attorney; original and copy of power of
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F9) F m@ attorney, original and necessary copies of
9" D$' {F q1
b valid identity card or passport of the
attorney and the manager;
2/ `DstF JP sg P3$
F4 E2 G4 VH E4 q n 3/ original and copy of valid business license;
E4 h y E Dy& Q! 4/ when a request is made to amend trade
9" G4F E4 A95F 3 name of a business organization,
qb authenticated minutes and proof of
declaration on a newspaper with wider
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circulation.
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8. Cancellation of Trade Name Certificate
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%@F y DPvTT name shall be submitted by attaching the
8.. '12 9! !9" PJ 9@DEP
@DEP 1/ two passport size photographs taken within
six months, which shows the clear identity
'12 9! !9" PJ @ÈP of the applicant;
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh
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DPve QzF DVP A@%{Fb 2/ where the application is submitted by an

1/ AD' `' 1< 7Q attorney, original and necessary copies of
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b attorney and the manager;
2/ `DstF JP sg P3$ 3/ certificate of trade name registration;
F4 E2 G4 VH E4 q n 4/ original and copy of valid business license;
E4 h y E Dy& Q! 9. Requirements for Commercial Registration
9" G4F E4 A95F 3 qb of Sole Proprietor
3/ '12 9! !3% !9" PJb 1/ Application for commercial registration of
sole proprietor shall be submitted by
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application form:
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a) two passport size photographs taken
within six months, which shows the clear
1/ 1@E r '12 !3% !9" identity of the applicant;
PJ @`F s7J" `Dst V<
" 7sh DPve QzF b) original and necessary copies of valid
DVP A@%{F_ identity card or passport of the applicant;
|) AD' `' 1 7Q
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F9) F m@ c) confirmation of address of the head
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b office and branch offices of the business,
if any; and
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Q! 9" G4F E4 A95 (1) the title deed, if the house used for
3 q b business is owned by the applicant;
or
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agreement, if the house used for
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business is leased by the applicant
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sg %@# `P3b agreement document issued by
Q! appropriate government body if the
house used is owned by the
(2) @'12 7$J! # s EF Government;
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(3) written confirmation letter of
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address issued by the local

Q ab D'19 # sg administration, if one of the
7D@sF D'19 A evidences stated under paragraph (a)
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Q ab or (b) of this sub-article could not be
produced;
(3) ^R 'U9 A'J<

(|) d) capital allocated for the business
activity;
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A'' `VP t@ 9@7E
e) certificate of Tax Identification Number
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in addition to specified on this Article
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a D a y D$' his investment license, and address of
D1@b the branch office, if any;
O) 1" sQ D@ ()" !9"
PJb
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P) AD FW A3" sg ^R 2/ Obtaining certificate of registration of sole

A'J< s$J ` proprietor via proxy is prohibited.
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Partnerships and Private Limited Companies
2/ 1@E r '12 !3% !9" Application for certificate of commercial
PJ' F4 A9D1¢ `1£ registration for partnerships and private limited
s@s@ FTT companies shall be submitted by attaching the
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`¦" '12 !3% !9" PJ 1/ original and necessary copies of valid
¤"4 `R
E4 ¥u E 1 identity card or passport of the manager;
`R" '12 !3% !9" PJ @`F
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh six months, which shows the clear identity
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ of the manager;
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A9c y E Dy& Q!
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b 3/ where the applicant is a business
organization under formation original or
2/ '12 `R§' C
A9H `' attested copy of the power of attorney
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F9) document signed by all founders;
F m@ 9" D$' {F 4/ original and copies of memorandum and
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organization authenticated by the
appropriate organ;
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G4 E4 sG4F " DsP V¨b 5/ where the applicant is a foreign individual
his investment license issued by the
4/ E2' @`P3) 1 C' E$F pertinent body, valid original and necessary
copies of passport of the individual;
A P3$ `R§ DD9Pt
<mU4 D ' G4 VHe b 6/ where a foreign body corporate is member
of a partnership or private limited company:
5/ AD FW |3" sg
s7D@sF D'1C A E$ a) certificate of incorporation issued at the
I'¡9D' 562 E4 1@E© y E country of formation;
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b) a notarized minutes of resolution, letter
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1 `R" F9) A% g FW |3" to the laws of country of formation to
1 EF @F A sg_ join the business organization;
|) sªªD A3" EF c) investment license;

3£' `P3 E2b d) branch office address, where the
@) A 9 7ªªDF `R" F9) business organization to be incorporated
@D1% DE' 7Q A3§ 1 under this sub-article and under sub-
DOP P3$ 6@-%¬ Q! article (5) of this Article is to open
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7/ statement of the principal business address
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D) ^R 'U9 A'J< E4 'U9 A'J<
(5) DEP 7ªª! '12 `R" a) the title deed, if the house used for
V"'U 7sU sg V"'U business is owned by the applicant; or
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7/ AD G4 C
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V"'U C
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lessor or lease agreement document
|) @'12 7$J! # AD issued by appropriate government body

sg %@# `P3b if the house used is owned by the
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Q! Government;
@) @'12 7$J! # s EF c) written confirmation letter of address
s
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APW P3$ ~ J
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(a) or (b) of this sub-article could not be
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produced;
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8/ where there is contribution in kind, a signed
statement by the applicant showing that the
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(|) Q! contribution he made is to be transferred to
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' the partnership or private limited company
`VP t@ 9@7E
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sA%a D9 " A E$
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9/ where there is contribution of intellectual
8/ /Q DG® 7x" DG®F property, minute or similar document
%@# '12 !3%F s$4JJ authenticated by a notary;
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¤"4 `R§ Q! ¥u E 10/ certificate of Tax Identification Number
1 `R§ E' 7@U 7P1) (TIN).
AD 5PD `P3b 11. Certificate of Commercial Registration of
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'P DG® 7x" Share Company
E° APW P3$ 6@-%
Applicant for certificate of commercial
Q! DQ E2b
registration of Share Company shall be
0/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" submitted by attaching the following
PJTT
፲ 1.. A' `R" '12 !3% !9" 1/ original and necessary copies of valid
identity card or passport of the manager;
PJ
A' `±" DC
'12 !3% 2/ two passport size photographs taken within
!9" PJ @`F s7J" six months, which shows the clear identity
`Dst V< " 7sh DPve of the manager of the share company;
QzF DVP A@%{F_
1/ A' `R§ 9
A9H y E 3/ where the application is submitted by an
Dy& "2 Q! 9" G4F attorney; original and copy of power of
E4 A95 3 q b attorney given by all of the founders,
photocopies of valid identity card or
2/ A' `R§' 9
A9H `'
passport of the attorney and the manager;
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4/ where the share company is under the
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process of formation, an original and
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3/ `DstF JP sg F4 document signed by all founders;
`9Pv G4F E4 q b E4 5/ duly authenticated original and copies of
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A9c y E Dy& Q! memorandum and articles of association of
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b the share company;
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4/ A' `R§ DD9P Q @ sg 6/ where a foreign individual is member of the

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A% 5" E$ share company his investment license issued
F4 `P3 G4 E4 sG4F " by the pertinent body,original and necessary
copies of his valid passport;
DsP V¨b
5/ E2 APW P3$ `R§
DD9Pt <mU E4 D ' 7/ where a foreign body corporate is member
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6/ A' `R" F9) FW |3" 1 a) its certificate of incorporation issued at
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the country of formation;
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E4 9"u G4 E4 A95 3´ or other similar decision passed pursuant
to the laws of country of formation and
qn
Ethiopia to join the share company under
7/ A' `R§ F9) A% g FW formation;
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sgb c) investment license;
d) branch address, where the business
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organization to be incorporated under
3£' `P3 E2b this sub-article and under sub-article (6)
@) A 9 7ªªDF A' `R" is to open branch offices;
F9) @D1% DE' 7Q
A3§ 1 E4 I E° 8/ statement of the principal business address
of applicant and branch offices, if any; and:
APW P3$ 6@-%¬ Q!
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business is owned by the applicant; or
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(6) DOP 7ªª! '12 `R" b) a valid and authenticated lease
V"'U 7sU sg V"'U agreement, if the house used for business
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8/ AD G4 9
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o `P3b Government;
|) @'12 7$J! # AD c) written confirmation letter of address
issued by the local administration, if one

sg %@# `P3b Q!
of the evidences stated under paragraph
@) @'12 7$J! # s EF (a) or (b) of this sub-article could not be
s
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APW P3$ ~ J
Q
ab D'19 # sg 9/ a bank statement showing that at least one
fourth of the par value of the subscribed
7D@sF D'19 A E$
shares of the company is deposited in a

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blocked account;
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(|) Q! 10/ where there is contribution of intellectual
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' property, a minute or other similar
`VP t@ 9@7E
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sA%a D9 " A E$ 11/ certificate of Tax Identification Number
<mU `P3b (TIN).
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12. Certificate of Commercial Registration of

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E° APW P3$ 6@-% Application for certificate of commercial
Q! DQ E2b registration of Federal or Regional Public
Enterprise shall be submitted by attaching the
፲ 1/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" following documents with the application form:
PJTT
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1/ the law of its establishment;
፲ 2.. D'19 ` 2"H '12 !3% 2/ the letter of appointment of the manager;
!9" PJ
3/ original and necessary copies of valid

Q! D'19y ` identity card or passport of the manager;
2"Hq '12 !3% !9" PJ
@`F s7J" `Dst V< " 4/ where application is submitted by an
7sh DPve QzF DVP attorney; original and copy of power of
A@%{F_ attorney, original and necessary copies of
identity card or passport of the attorney and
1/ 2"Hu ªªD 1b the manager;
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A9c ! % #b
3/ 9
A9c y E Dy& "2 Q! of the manager;
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b 6/ statement of the principal business address
of the public enterprise and branch offices,
4/ `DstF JP sg F4
if any; and:
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a) the title deed, if the house used for

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G4F E4 A95 3 q b
b) a valid and authenticated lease
5/ 9
A9c' `' 1 7Q agreement, if the house used for business
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9" D$' {F q1
n lessor or lease agreement document
6/ ` 2"Hu G4 9
A2
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if the house used is owned by the
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Government;
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c) written confirmation letter of address
|) @'12 7$J! # AD issued by the local administration, if one

sg %@# `P3b Q! of the evidences stated under paragraph
@) @'12 7$J! # s EF produced;
s
F sg a @5 E2
APW P3$ ~ J
Q 7/ Certificate of Tax Identification Number
ab D'19 # sg (TIN).
7D@sF D'19 A E$ 13. Special Certificate of Commercial

Q ab Representative
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(|) Q! 1/ Application for Special Certificate of
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' Commercial Representative shall be
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sA%a D9 " A E$ documents with the application form:
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a) original and necessary copies of valid
7/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" PJTT identity card or passport of the
representative;
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b) two passport size photographs taken

within six months, which shows the clear
1/ '12 E'
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@`F s7J" `Dst V< "
7sh DPve QzF DVP c) where the application is submitted by an
A@%{F_
attorney given by the principal business
|) E'
·F y E Dy& "2 person, original and necessary copies of
Q! 9" G4F E4 A95 identity card or passport of the
3 q b representative and the principal;
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personality of the principal business
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organization in the country of its
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e) confirmation of bank that minimum of
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F4 `9Pv G4 VH E4 q n is deposited in the name of the
E'
·F4 y E Dy& representative for the operation and
"2 Q! 9" G4F4 A95 salary of the budget year;
3 q b
f) an authenticated proof of appointment of
the representative by the principal
D) r ªªD A3" Q! business person as its commercial
7E
A3" Dz3 representative;
EF @F Dg' 7P1)
`9Pvb g) statement of the principal business
address of the representative applicant
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and branch offices, if any; and:
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business is owned by the applicant;
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or
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agreement, if the house used for
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business is leased by the applicant
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from another lessor or lease
agreement document issued by
E) AD G4 9
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V"'U 9
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o `P3b Government;
(1) @'12 7$J! # AD c) written confirmation letter of

address issued by the local

sg %@# `P3b
administration, if one of the
Q!
evidences stated under paragraph (a)
(2) @'12 7$J! # s EF or (b) of this sub-article could not be
s
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E2 APW P3$ ~ J h) where the principal is a business

Q ab D'19 # sg organization, in addition to requirements
7D@sF D'19 A specified under paragraph (a) to (g) of
E$
Q ab sub-article (1) of this Article, its original
copies of memorandum and article of
association or similar documents
(3) ^R 'U9 A'J<
(|) notarized by legal authorized body in
Q! (@) sD@su `9Pve Ethiopia;
A'' `VP t@ 9@7E

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A E$ <mU `P3b i) Certificate of Tax Identification Number

(TIN).
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s'U9 A'J< (1)
| - E representative via proxy registration is
sD@su ` P3d prohibited.
DD9Pt <mU4 D ' 14. Certificate of Commercial Registration for
Q! 2"Hu ªªD DQ International Business Organizations that
E2 I F9) 1 9' Enter upon Winning International Bid
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Application for certificate of commercial
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registration of international business
J) 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" organizations that enter upon winning
International Bid shall be submitted by
PJTT
attaching the following documents with the
2/ '12 E'
· !3% !9" PJ application form:
F4 `F s@s@ FTT 1/ original and necessary copies of valid
passport of the manager;
I4.. /@! AJU Py A4 gF 73© 2/ two passport size photographs taken within
FW A3" '12 2"Hq '12 !3% six months, which shows the clear identity
!9" PJ of the manager;
/@! AJU Py A4 gF 73© 3/ where application is submitted by an

FW A3" '12 2"Hq '12 !3% attorney; original and copy of power of
!9" PJ @`F s7J" `Dst attorney, original and necessary copies of
V< " 7sh DPve QzF identity card or passport of the attorney and
DVP A@%{F_ the manager;
4/ certificate of proof of legal existence of the
1/ 9
A9c 9" G4F E4 A95 business organization;
3 q n 5/ approved resolution minute or similar
2/ 9
A9c `' 1 7Q document showing that the business
organization has decided to open branch
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office in Ethiopia and assign a manager;
9" D$' {F q1
b
6/ the bid agreement from the bidding body
3/ `DstF JP sg F4 and a support letter of registration
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h4 requirement;
9
A9c' 9" G4F E4
7/ document of business address;
A95 3 q b
8/ certificate of Tax Identification Number
4/ `R§' EF 7P1) (TIN).
!9" PJb
5/ `R§ I F9) V"'U Associations Authorized to engage in
@D5 DE' E4 9
A9H business under other Laws
9@DD © P3$ 6@ % Q!
DQ E2b registration of business organization issued
6/ PyF' sE$F A Py 9!! business license by other relevant government
E24 QD3³ 2U #b organs on the basis of other laws shall be
submitted by attaching the following
7/ 9
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o 7Q E2b
1/ certificate of incorporation of the business
8/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" organization issued by appropriate sectoral
PJTT organ;
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ምዝገ ባ ምስ ክ ር ወረ ቀት 2/ proof of the business type, source of capital

and amount, profit utilization,administration
and management and similar matters issued
[ » A1% %{F D'1C
from the appropriate sectoral organ;
A '12 C
562 E{F
`R
'12 !3% !9" PJ
@`F s7J" `Dst V< " 3/ original and necessary copies of valid
7sh DPve QzF DVP identity card or passport of the manager;
A@%{F_ 4/ two passport size photographs taken within
1/ A1% @F ·" D9 # E$ six months, which shows the clear identity
EF `P3 !9" PJb of the manager;
=.>*+ 5/ where application is submitted by an

2/ 9@71 '12 C
/Qn attorney, original and necessary copies of
y !'W E4 D$'n 9@"U valid identity card or passport of the
A$6J!n `R§ A9 " E4 DE
' A1% @F ·" 6/ statement of the principal business address
D9 # E$ #b of applicant and branch offices, if any; and:
3/ 9
A9c y E Dy& "2 Q!
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b a) the title deed, if the house used for
4/ 9
A9c' `' 1 7Q
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F9) F m@
agreement, if the house used for business
9" D$' {F q1
b
is leased by the applicant from another
5/ `DstF JP sg F4 lessor or lease agreement document
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b 9
A9c issued by appropriate government body
~4 G Dy& Q! 9"
Government;
G4F E4 A95 3 q b
6/ AD G4 9
A2
o E4 issued by the local administration, if one
V"'U 9
A2
o @F sg! of the evidences stated under paragraph
QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n (a) or (b) of this sub-article could not be
produced;
|) @'12 7$J! # AD

sg %@# `P3b Q! 7/ certificate of Tax Identification Number
(TIN);
@) @'12 7$J! # s EF
s
F sg a @5 E2 16. Certificate of Commercial Registration of
APW P3$ ~ J
Q Sectoral Associations
ab D'19 # sg Application for certificate of commercial
7D@sF D'19 A E$ registration of Sectoral Associations shall be

Q ab submitted by attaching the following
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(|) Q!
(@) sD@su `9Pve A''
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
o of the manager;
sA%a D9 " A E$
<mU `P3b 2/ original and necessary copies of valid
7/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" PJTT identity card or passport of the manager;
3/ where application is submitted by an
06.. z"U `R
'12 !3% !9" PJ
z"U `R
'12 !3% !9" PJ attorney and the manager;
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@`F s7J" `Dst V< " 4/ authenticated original copy of articles of

7sh DPve QzF DVP association;
A@%{F_ 5/ statement of the principal business address
1/ C
A9c' `' 1 7Q of applicant and branch offices, if any; and:
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F9) F m@
9" D$' {F q1
b a) the title deed, if the house used for
2/ 9
A9c y E Dy& Q!
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b b) a valid and authenticated lease
3/ `DstF JP g' F4 agreement, if the house used for business
`9Pv G4 VH4 q b h4 9
A9c ~4 G Dy& Q! issued by appropriate government body
=.>*+9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b if the house used is owned by the
Government;
4/ E2 APW P33$ D
' G4 VHb
5/ AD G4 9
A2
o E4 of the evidences stated under paragraph
V"'U 9
A2
o @F sg! (a) or (b) of this sub-article could not be
QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n produced;
|) @'12 7$J! # AD 6/ certificate of Tax Identification Number

sg %@# `P3b Q! (TIN).
@) @'12 7$J! # s EF 17. Certificate of Registration of Branch Office

s
F sg a @5 E2 of a Foreign Chamber of Commerce
APW P3$ ~ J
Q Application for certificate of registration of
ab D'19 # sg branch office of a foreign chamber of
7D@sF D'19 A E$ commerce shall be submitted by attaching the

Q ab following documents with the application form:
) ^R 'U9 A'J<

(|) Q! 1/ written authorization to effect registration
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs or
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
o embassy or chamber of commerce or from
sA%a D9 " A E$ appropriate organ of their country;
<mU `P3b
6/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" 2/ certificate of incorporation of the Chamber
PJTT of Commerce or other similar document
issued by the country of incorporation;
07.. FW A3" ªª} '12 !" #q
V"'U '12 !3% !9" PJ 3/ official letter issued to the manager
appointed for the branch Chamber of
FW A3" ªª} '12 !" #q Commerce to be opened;
V"'U !3% !9" PJ @`F
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh six months, which shows the clear identity
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ of the manager of the Branch Chamber of
1/ sA3
{F FW Q D9 # Q! Commerce;
!%et{F Q! s'12 !" 5/ statement of address; if the house used for
#qt{F Q! sA3
{F A1% @F business is leased a valid authenticated lease
A !3%F 5J 9@Dg <mU agreement;
`P3b
6/ certificate of Tax Identification Number
2/ ªª} A3" E$ EF (TIN).
`P3 !9" PJ Q! DQ
E2b
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3/ V"'U @D5 D@sF '12 18. Amendment of Certificate of Commercial

!" # @7ªªDF V"'U <5 Registration
# D F 9
A9H #b Application for amendment of certificate of
commercial registration shall be submitted by
4/ '12 !" #u' 9
A9H `'
1 7Q 929
F9) application form:
F m@ 9" D$' {F
q1
b 1/ two passport size photographs taken within
six months time, which shows clear identity
5/ AD 9
A2
o `P3b
Q of the manager;
sg a @5 E2 APW 2/ original and necessary copies of valid
~ J
Q ab identity card or passport of the manager;
6/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9"
PJTT attorney; original and copy of power of
=.>*+-
08.. '12 !3% !9" PJ 9@òo
òo valid identity card or passport of the
representative and the manager;
4/ where the amendment is to the
'12 !3% !9" PJ @òo memorandum and articles of association,
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh minutes of resolution of the share holders of
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ the business organization to make the
amendment; the minutes of resolution of the
1/ 9
A9c' `' 1 7Q share holders of the business organization; if
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F9) F m@ the amendment is in relation to capital and
address of the organization
9" D$' {F q1
b
2/ 9
A9c y E Dy& Q! 5/ investment license, if the amendment allows
membership of foreign individual in
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b business organization already established;
3/ `DstF JP sg F4 6/ where a new member is a business
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h4 9
organization its original copies of
A9c y E Dy& "2 Q! memorandum and article of association,
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b certificate of incorporation or similar
document, a notarized minutes of resolution
4/ òoF 7 P3F `R§ D or letter of its decision by legally authorized
E4 DD9Pt <mU Q sg `R§ body in Ethiopia to join the business
A% òo P P3$ 6@- organization passed by its authorized organ,
if it is a foreign company, investment
%¬ G4 VHn òoF sy "
license or authorization letter issued to buy
7 sg Q! A2
o @F) sg
shares of an existing company;
òoF E P3$ 6@ %¬
G4 VH E4 A2
o `P3b
7/ if the amendment is for change of address of
5/ 1@E g FW |3" %" '12
a sole proprietor, evidence verifying such
`R" F9) E' 3% 7 "1 sg change.
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19. Substitute Certificate of Commercial
6/ %" '12 `R" F9) A% gx Registration
73%F '12 `R" sg DD9Pt
Application for substitute certificate of
<mU4 D ' G4 VHn commercial registration shall be submitted by
EF !9" PJ Q! DQ attaching the following documents with the
E2 E4 A 9 7ªªDF `R" F9) application form:
E' 3% C' %@F `R§ A
DE' 7Q A1% %@F 1/ two passport size photographs taken within
six months time,which shows clear identity
I E2 APW P3$ 6@-
of the manager ;
%¬ Q! # E4 E' m! `R§
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FW A3" `¦" sg I'¡9D' 2/ original and necessary copies of valid
562 Q! A% gx A' E' 3p identity card or passport of the manager;
5J #b 3/ where the application is submitted by an
7/ òoF 9@1@E r 9
A2
o attorney; original and copy of power of
sg QR' 7P1) `9PvTT
representative and the manager;
09.. ! '12 !3% !9" PJ
4/ the damaged certificate of commercial
registration;
! '12 !3% !9" PJ
@`1£ s7J" `Dst V< " 5/ evidence issued from appropriate organ if
the certificate of commercial registration is
7sh DPve QzF DVP
lost.
A@%{F_
20. Substitute Commercial Registration Certificate
1/ 9
A9c' `' 1 7Q of Commercial Representative
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F9) F m@ Application for substitute commercial
9" D$' {F q1
b registration certificate of a commercial
2/ 9
A9c y E Dy& Q! representative shall be submitted by attaching
the following documents with the application
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b
form:
3/ `DstF JP sg F4 1/ two passport size photographs taken within
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h4 six months time,which shows clear identity
9
A9c y E Dy& "2 of the representative ;
Q! 9" G4F E4 A95 3
q b
identity card or passport of the
4/ F' '12 !3% !9" PJb representative;
5/ '12 !3% !9" PJ $ attorney; original and copy of power of
sg s7D@sF A E$ `9PvTT attorney, original and necessary copies of
¼. 9@ ! '12 E'
· !3% !9" representative and the manager;
PJ 4/ the damaged commercial registration
! '12 E'
· !3% !9" certificate of the commercial representative;
PJ @`1£ s7J" `Dst V< 5/ evidence issued by appropriate body if the
" 7sh DPve QzF DVP commercial registration certificate of the
A@%{Fb commercial representative is lost.
1/ E'
·F' `' 1 7Q 21. Cancellation of Commercial Registration
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F9) F m@ Certificate
9" D$' {F q1
b Application for cancellation of commercial
registration certificate shall be submitted by
2/ E'
·F y E Dy& Q! attaching the following documents with the
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b application form:
3/ `DstF JP sg F4 identity card or passport of the manager
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h4
E'
·F y E Dy& Q!
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b attorney, original and necessary copies of
4/ F' '12 E'
· !3%
!9" PJb
3/ certificate of commercial registration;
5/ '12 E'
·F !3% !9" PJ
$ sg s7D@sF A E$
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`9PvTT 4/ in case of business organization, the minutes

of cancellation resolution and audit report
¼1.. '12 !3% !9" PJ 9@ÈP must be presented
5/ proof of publication of a notice of
'12 !3% !9" PJ @ÈP cancellation in a widly circulated
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh newspapers twice within a month interval
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ at the expense of the applicant;
6/ evidence showing return of previously
1/ 9
A9c y E Dy& Q! issued business license and certificate of
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b trade name.
2/ `DstF JP sg F4
22. Cancellation of Commercial Registration of
A9c y E Dy& Q! 9" Special Certificate of Commercial
G4F E4 A95 3 q b Representative
Application for cancellation of special
3/ '12 !3% !9" PJ `9Pvb certificate of commercial representative of
=.>*+ commercial registration shall be submitted by
4/ '12 `R" sg `R§' 9Pp 6@- application form:
%¬ G4 VH E4 O "b 1/ original and necessary copies of valid
5/ AD ¾ A'2 " m@ 2/ where the application is submitted by an
A3" AJU 9"W %{F ¿ attorney; original and copy of power of
`9y& `9Pvb attorney, original and necessary copies of
6/ J ! @F Ed '12 9
56° representative and the manager;
D¤ 9@Dg4{F 7P1) `9Pv 3/ registration certificate of the representative;
E4 '12 9! !9" PJ D¤
9@Dg4{F 7P1) ÈPv 4/ evidence showing return of previously
issued special certificate of commercial
¼2.. '12 E'
· !3% !9" PJ representative.
9@ÈP PART THREE
BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL,
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·F' !3% !9" PJ AMENDMENT,SUBSTITUTION AND
@ÈP s7J" `Dst V< " CANCELLATION
7sh DPve QzF DVP 23. Business License for Sole Proprietor
A@%{F_
1/ Application for certificate of business
1/ 9
A9c y E Dy& Q! license of sole proprietor shall be submitted
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b by attaching the following documents with
the application form:
2/ `DstF JP sg F4
a) original and necessary copies of valid
A9c y E Dy& Q! 9" identity card or passport of the manager;
G4F E4 A95 3 q b
b) two passport size photographs which
3/ E'
·F !3% !9" PJb shows clear identity of the applicant
taken within six months time;
4/ J ! E$F '12 E'
·F
!9" PJ D¤ 9@Dg c) certificate of commercial registration;
7P1) `9PvTT
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562 9@D9$n 9@` 9n d) investment license, in case of a foreign
9@òon 9@D E4 9@DEP investor;
e) statement of address if the applicant has
¼3.. 9@1@E r '12 9
562 !9" principal business address and branch
PJ offices, if any, and:
1/ 1@E r '12 9
562 !9" (1) the title deed, if the house used for
PJ @`F s7J" `Dst V< business is owned by the applicant;
" 7sh DPve QzF or
DVP A@%{F_
(2) a valid and authenticated lease
|) AD y E Dy& Q! agreement, if the house used for
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q business is leased by the applicant
b from another lessor or lease
@) 1@E©' `' 1 7Q agreement document issued by
appropriate government body if the
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F9) F m@
house used is owned by the
9" D$' {F q1
b Government;
) '12 !3% !9" PJb (3) written confirmation letter of
=.>*+² address issued by the local
administration, if one of the
D) AD FW A3" sg evidences stated under paragraph (1)
I'¡9D' 562b or (2) of this sub-article could not be
produced;
O) AD G4 9
A2
o E4
V"'U 9
A2
o @F sg! f) certificate of competence issued by
QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n appropriate sector, if certificate of
competence is required for the category
(1) @'12 7$J! # AD of the business;

sg %@# `P3b
Q! 2/ Obtaining business license for sole
(2) @'12 7$J! # s EF proprietor via proxy is prohibited.
s
F sg a @5 24. Business License for Partnership and Private
E2 APW P3$ ~ J Limited Companies

Q ab D'19 # sg
7D@sF D'19 A Application for certificate of business license
E$
Q ab for Partnership and Private Limited Companies
shall be submitted by attaching the following
(3) ^R 'U9 A'J<
(|)
Q! (@) sD@su `9Pve 1/ certificate of commercial registration;
A'' `VP t@ 9@7E

A2
o sA%a D9 " 2/ original and necessary copies of valid
A E$ <mU `P3b identity card or passport of the manager or
the representative;
P) '12 9
562 $J 9
3/ two passport size photographs which shows
D 6 `P3 7953F clear identity of the manager taken within
sg s7D@sF ·" D9 six months time;
# E$ 6 `P3 !9"
PJb 4/ authenticated original copies of
memorandum and article of association of
2/ 1@E r '12 9
562 F4 the business organization;
`F s@s@ FTT
¼4.. ¤"4 `R
E4 ¥u E 1
`R" '12 9
562 !9" PJ
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¤"4 `R
E4 ¥u E 1 5/ where the applicant is a foreign investor his
`R" '12 9
562 !9" PJ investment license issued by the pertinent
@`F s7J" `Dst V< " body, vaild original and necessary copies of
7sh DPve QzF DVP passport of the manager;
A@%{F_ 6/ where there are foreign incorporated
1/ '12 !3% !9" PJb Partnership or Private Limited Company as
shareholder:
2/ 9
A9H Q! h y E
Dy& Q! ~4 9" G4F E4 a) its certificate of incorporation issued at
A95 3 q b the country of formation;
3/ '12 `R§ 9
A9H `' 1 b) a notarized minutes of resolution or other
similar decision passed by the authorized
7Q 6
F9) a
organ to join the business organization;
m@ 9" D$' {F q1
b
4/ E2' @`P3) 1 9' E$F c) investment license;
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<mU4 D ' qb d) branch address, where the business
organization is to open branch office;
7/ statement of address if the applicant has
=.>*+¶ principal business address and branch
offices, if any, and:
5/ AD FW |3" 1 @F 1@E
sg s7D@sF D'19 A E$
I'¡9D' 562 `P3 E4 ~4
9" G4F E4 A95 3´ qn b) a valid and authenticated lease
6/ ¤"4 `R
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`R" F9) A% g FW |3" 1 lessor or lease agreement document
EF @F sgb issued by appropriate government body
|) sªªD A3" EF
Government;
3£' `P3 E2b
@) '12 `R§ F9) @D1% issued by the local administration, if one
E E2' @`P3) 1 of the evidences stated under paragraph
C' E$F A P3$ 6@- (a) or (b) of this sub-article could not be
%¬ Q! DQ E2b produced;
) I'¡9D' 562b 8/ a certificate of competence issued by
D) '12 `R§ V"'U 7sU appropriate sector, if certificate of
competence is required for the category of
sg V"'U A2
o `P3n
the business.
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A2
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V"'U 9
A2
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QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n Cirtificate of Share Company
|) @'12 7$J! # AD
Application for certificate of business license of

sg %@# `P3b Q!
Share Company shall be submitted by attaching
@) @'12 7$J! # s EF the following documents with the application
s
F sg a @5 E2 form:
APW P3$ ~ J
Q 1/ certificate of commercial registration;
ab D'19 # sg
7D@sF D'19 A E$ 2/ original and necessary copies of valid

Q ab identity card or passport of the manager;
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(|) Q!
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(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' 3/ two passport size photographs taken within
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
o six months time, which shows clear identity
sA%a D9 " A E$ of the manager;
<mU `P3b
8/ '12 9
562 $J 9
D 4/ where the application is submitted by an
attorney, an authenticated power of attorney
6 `P3 7953F sg
given by all founding members and original
s7D@sF ·" D9 # E$
and copies of valid identity card or passport
6 `P3 !9" PJTT of the attorney;
¼5.. A' `R" '12 9
562 !9" 5/ authenticated original copies of
PJ @`F DÁ@%{F D95"q b memorandum and article of association of
the business organization;
A' `±" DC
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6/ if there are foreign investor as shareholder

562 !9" PJ @`F s7J"
in the Share Company, their investment
`Dst V< " 7sh DPve permit issued by the pertinent body, and
QzF DVP A@%{F_ valid original and necessary copies of
passport
1/ '12 !3% !9" PJb
2/ 9
A9H Q! h y E 7/ where there is foreign body corporate as
Dy& Q! 9" G4F E4 members of the Share Company:
=.>*+¸
A95 3´ qb a) its certificate of incorporation issued at
3/ A' `R§' 9
A9H `' the country of formation;
1 7Q 6
F9) b) a notarized minutes of resolution or other
a m@ 9" D$' {F similar decision passed by the authorized
q1
b organ to join the business organization;
4/ `DstF 5PDF sg
mh! D9
A% E$ F4 c) investment license
`P3 E2 G4F E4 P3$ VHb d) branch address, where the business
organization is to open branch office;
5/ P3$ `R§ DD9Pt <mU4 8/ statement of address if the applicant has

principal business address and branch
D ' G4 V¨b offices, if any, and:
6/ A' `R" F9) FW |3" 1 a) the title deed, if the house used for
{F 1@E¢ 7x§
s7D@sF D'19 A E$
I'¡9D' Qm'y `P3 E4 ~4 b) a valid and authenticated lease
9" G4F E4 A95 3´ agreement, if the house used for business
qb is leased by the applicant from another
7/ A' `R" F9) A% g FW
issued by appropriate government body
|3" 1 EF @F A sgb if the house used is owned by the
|) sªªD A3" R EF Government;
3£' `P3 E2b c) written confirmation letter of address
@) '12 `R§ F9) @D1%
E E2' @`P3) 1
9' E$F A P3$ 6@- produced;
%¬ Q! DQ E2b
) I'¡9D' 562b
D) '12 `R§ V"'U 7sU
sg V"'U A2
o `P3b
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8/ AD G4 9
A2
o E4 9/ a certificate of competence issued by
V"'U 9
A2
o @F sg! appropriate sector, if it is required for the
QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n category of the business;
|) @<5 # 7$J! #
AD
sg %@# 10/ sample certificate of shareholding and
internal bylaws.
`P3b Q!
@) @<5 # 7$J! # s 26. Certificate of Business License for Public
EF s
F sg a @5 Enterprise
E2 APW P3$ ~ J Application for certificate of business license of

Q ab D'19 # sg Public Enterprise shall be submitted by
7D@sF D'19 A E$ attaching the following documents with the

Q ab application form:
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(|) Q! 1/ certificate of commercial registration;
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' 2/ the law of its establishment;
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
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sA%a D9 " A E$ 3/ the letter of appointment of the manager;
<mU `P3b 4/ two passport size photographs which shows
clear identity of the manager taken within
six months time;
=.>*+l 5/ original and necessary copies of valid
9/ '12 9
562 $J 9
D
6 `P3 7953F sg
s7D@sF ·" D9 # E$
attorney given by head,original and
6 `P3 !9" PJTT necessary copies of valid identity card or
0/ A' 2"o E"¹ 4}4 E4 passport of the attorney and the manager;
F9) D 'TT 7/ statement of address if the applicant has
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562 principal business address and branch
!9" PJ
D'19 ` 2"H '12 C
562 business is owned by the applicant; or
!9" PJ @`F s7J"
`Dst V< " 7sh DPve
QzF DVP A@%{F_ b) a valid and authenticated lease
1/ '12 !3% !9" PJb is leased by the applicant from another
2/ ªªD 1n issued by appropriate government body
3/ 2"Hu C
A9H ! % #b
Government;
4/ 9
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F9) F m@ issued by the local administration, if one
9" D$' {F q1
b of the evidences stated under paragraph
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produced;
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b
6/ `DstF JP sg 2"Hu 8/ a certificate of competence issued by
appropriate sector, if it is required for the
Q ¥ s@ # E4 h category of the business.
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E4 A95 3 q b
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V"'U 9
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QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n Application for special certificate for
|) @<5 # 7$J! # commercial representative shall be submitted
AD
sg %@# by attaching the following documents with the
`P3b Q! application form:
1/ certificate of registration of the
@) @<5 # 7$J! # s representative;
EF s
F sg a @5
E2 APW P3$ ~ J

Q ab D'19 # sg
of the representative;
7D@sF D'19 A E$

Q ab 3/ original and necessary copies of valid
identity card or passport of the
) ^R 'U9 A'J<
(|) Q! representative;
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' 4/ where application is submitted by an
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
o attorney; original and copy of power of
sA%a D9 " A E$ attorney given by the principal, original and
<mU `P3b necessary copies of valid identity card or
passport of the principal and the
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D
representative;
6 `P3 7953F sg
5/ a bank confirmation for deposit of minimum
s7D@sF ·" D9 # E$
of USD 100,000 (One Hundred Thousands
6 `P3 !9" PJTT United States Dollar) in domestic bank in
=.>*+=
the name of the representative for operation
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· !9" PJ and salary expenditure for the budget year,
6/ statement of address if the applicant has
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· !9" PJ @`F offices, if any, and:
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh a) the title deed, if the house used for
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ business is owned by the applicant; or
1/ E'
·F !3% !9" PJb
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·F' `' 1 7Q
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F9) F m@ lessor or lease agreement document
9" D$' {F q1
b issued by appropriate government body
3/ E'
·F y E Dy& "2 Q! if the house used is owned by the
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b
Government;
4/ `DstF JP sg F4 issued by the local administration, if one
`9Pv G4 V¨ E4 q n E4
E'
·F y E Dy& Q! produced;
9" G4F4 A95 3 q b
7/ details explanation of the business activities
5/ @ /Du @ D E4 @9
`9¹v
8/ if the applicant is a foreign national,
7g' '9 1*. (A'2 Dq .) verification showing commitment to obtain
A]' °" E'
·F 9! A3" F9) residence and work permit from appropriate
9@`9JDd s%' E$ `P3b government body, after the issuance of
special certificate of commercial
6/ AD G4 9
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o `P3n 28. Business License for International Business
Organizations winning International Bid
|) @<5 # 7$J! #
AD
sg %@#
`P3b Q! Application for certificate of business license
for international business organizations that
@) @<5 # 7$J! # s
enter upon winning international bid shall be
EF s
F sg a @5 submitted by attaching the following
E2 APW P3$ ~ J documents with the application form:

Q ab D'19 # sg
7D@sF D'19 A E$ 1/ certificate of commercial registration;

Q ab 2/ two passport size photographs which shows
clear identity of the manager taken within
) ^R 'U9 A'J<
(|) Q! six months time;
(@) sD@su `9Pve A''
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
o 3/ original and necessary copies of passport of
sA%a D9 " A E$ the manager;
<mU `P3b 4/ notification of business address;
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·F 7s4F4{F 1%
5/ the bid agreement from the bidding body
D1@b and a support letter of registration
requirment.
8/ AD FW A3" sg '12
29. Certificate of Business License of Business of
E'
· !9" PJ E' E$F
Associations Authorized to engage in
A1% @F D'19 A Dx E4
business under other Laws
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562 AF)q @`VP 1ry
3% <mU `P3TT Application for certificate of business license of
=.* business organizations and entities issued
business license in compliance with other
¼8.. /@! AJU Py A4 gF 73© relevant laws by other government organ shall
FW A3" 2"Hq '12 9
562 be submitted by attaching the following
!9" PJ documents with the application form:
/@! AJU Py A4 gF 73© 1/ commercial registration certificate;
FW A3" 2"Hq '12 9
562
2/ two Passport size photographs taken within
!9" PJ @`F s7J"
`Dst V< " 7sh DPve
of the manager;
QzF DVP A@%{F_
1/ '12 !3% !9" PJb 3/ original and necessary copies of valid
Residence identification card or passport of
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F9) F m@ 4/ where the application is submitted by an
9" D$' {F q1
b attorney; original and copy of power of
attorney given by all of the founders,
3/ 9
A9c 9" G4F E4 A95 original and necessary photocopies of
3 q n identification card or passport of the
4/ 9
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5/ PyF' sE$F A Py 9!! 5/ statement of address if the applicant has
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¼9.. በ ሌሎች ሕጐች እ ን ዲነ ግዱ የ ተፈቀደላ ቸው a) the title deed, if the house used for
ማህ በ ራት የ ን ግድ ሥራ ፈቃድ ምስ ክ ር ወረ ቀት business is owned by the applicant; or
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562 E{F
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562 !9" PJ @`F s7J" agreement, if the house used for business
`Dst V< " 7sh DPve is leased by the applicant from another
QzF DVP A@%{F_ lessor or lease agreement document
1/ '12 !3% !9" PJb if the house used is owned by the
2/ 9
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F9) F m@ c) written confirmation letter of address
9" D$' {F q1
b
3/ 9
A9c y E Dy& Q! (a) or (b) of this sub-article could not be
9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b produced;
6/ a certificate of competence issued by

4/ `DstF JP sg F4 appropriate sector, if it is required for the
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h E4 category of the business.
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30. Renewal of Certificate of Business License
Application for renewal of certificate of
5/ AD G4 9
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QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n form:
1/ tax clearance issued from the concerned
|) @<5 # 7$J! # authority;
AD
sg %@#
2/ audit report in case of an association;
`P3b Q!
3/ two Passport size photographs taken within
=.* six months time, which shows clear identity
of the manager;
@) @<5 # 7$J! # s 4/ where the application is submitted by an
EF s
F sg a @5 attorney; original and copy of power of
E2 APW P3$ ~ J attorney given by all of the founders if it is

Q ab D'19 # sg business organization; and original and
7D@sF D'19 A E$ necessary photocopies of valid identification

Q ab card or passport of the attorney and the
manager;
) ^R 'U9 A'J<
(|) Q! 5/ statement of address if the applicant has
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' principal business address and branch
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
o offices, if any, and:
sA%a D9 " A E$ a) the title deed, if the house used for
<mU `P3b business is owned by the applicant; or
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6 `P3 7953F sg b) a valid and authenticated lease
s7D@sF ·" D9 # E$ agreement, if the house used for business
6 `P3 !9" PJTT is leased by the applicant from another
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562 !9" PJ 9@` 9 issued by appropriate government body
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Government;
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh c) written confirmation letter of address
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ issued by the local administration, if one
1/ s7D@sF A E$ 1" (a) or (b) of this sub-article could not be

'9b produced.
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2/ `R" sg O "b 31. Renew Special Certificate of Commercial

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F9) F m@ 9" Applicant for renewal of special certificate of
D$' {F q 1
b commercial representative shall be submitted
by attaching the following documents with the
4/ `DstF 7J" sg '12
application form:
`R" g' mh! DC
A%
5" E$ F4 `P3 q
authority;
E4 h E4 C
A9c y E
Dy& Q! 9" G4F E4 2/ two passport size photographs taken within
A95F 3 q b six months time, which shows clear identity
5/ AD G4 9
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QR'' 7P1) A2
o `P3n attorney, and original and necessary
|) @<5 # 7$J! # photocopies of identification card or
AD
sg %@# passport of the representative and the
`P3b Q! principal; and power of attorney given by
@) @<5 # 7$J! # s entity if it is business organization;
EF s
F sg a @5 4/ statement of address if the applicant has
E2 APW P3$ ~ J principal business address and branch

Q ab D'19 # sg offices, if any, and:
7D@sF D'19 A E$ a) the title deed, if the house used for

Q ab business is owned by the applicant; or
) ^R 'U9 A'J<

(|) Q!
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' b) a valid and authenticated lease
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
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sA%a D9 " A E$ is leased by the applicant from another
=.*- <mU `P3TT lessor or lease agreement document
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· !9" PJ 9@` 9
Government;
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· !9" PJ @` 9 c) written confirmation letter of address
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh issued by the local administration, if one
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ of the evidences stated under paragraph
produced;
1/ s7D@sF A E$ 1"
'9b
5/ a bank confirmation for having brought into
the country a minimum of USD 100,000
2/ E'
·F' `' 1 7Q (One Hundred Thousands United States
%@ 6
F9) F m@ Dollar) for office operation and salary
9" D$' {F q1
b expenditure for the budget year;
3/ `DstF JP sg P3$ 6/ if the representative is a foreign national he
shall submit a renewed residence and work
F4 E2 E4 E'
·F E4 permit.
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G4F E4 A95F 3 qn `R"
sg `R§ 5" E$ F4 Application for amendment of certificate of
`P3 q b business license shall be submitted by attaching
the following documents with the application
4/ AD G4 9
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o `P3 n
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|) @<5 # 7$J! # 1/ certificate of commercial registration;

AD
sg %@# 2/ certificate of business license;
`P3b Q!
3/ where the amendment is to the
@) @<5 # 7$J! # s memorandum and articles of a business
EF s
F sg a @5 organization, original copies of resolution
E2 APW P3$ ~ J minutes of the share holders of the business

Q ab D'19 # sg organization to make the amendment,
7D@sF D'19 A E$ similarly minutes of resolution of the share

Q ab holders of the business organization if
amendment is in relation to capital and
) ^R 'U9 A'J<
(|) Q! address of the business organization;
(@) sD@su `9Pve A'' 4/ investment permit if a foreign individual is
`VP t@ 9@7E
A2
o to enter into an existing business
sA%a D9 " A E$ organization;
<mU `P3TT
5/ where the new member is a juridical person
5/ 7y 9 /D *. (A'2 Dq its original copies of memorandum and
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·F 9! article of association, certificate of
A3" F9) @`93%u s%' E$ incorporation or similar document, a
`P3b notarized minutes of resolution or letter of
its decision by pertinent body in Ethiopia to
6/ '12 E'
·F FW A3" sg join the business organization as passed by
@zD y E 9
E4 Dx 562TT its authorized organ, if it is a foreign
company, an investment permit and a permit
given by the Ministry to buy the shares of
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an existing company;
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562 !9" PJ @òo
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh 6/ If the sector for which amendment of
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ Business license is sought requires
certificate of competence, a certificate of
competence issued by the concerned body;
=.*>
1/ '12 !3% !9" PJb

2/ '12 C
562 !9" PJb attorney; original and copy of power of
attorney and original and necessary
3/ òoF 7 P3F `R§ D photocopies of residence identification card
E4 DD9Pt <mU Q sg `R§ or valid passport of the attorney;
A% òoF P P3$ 6@- 8/ two passport size photographs taken within
%¬ G4 VHb òoF sy " six months time, which shows clear identity
7 sg ` QR' of the manager.
7P1) `P3b Q! A2
o
@F) sg òoF E P3$ 33. Substitute Certificate Business License
6@ %¬ G4 VH E4 A2
o `P3b Applicant for substitute certificate of business
license shall be submitted by attaching the
4/ 1@E FW |3" %" '12 following documents with the application form:
`R" F9) E' 3% 7 "1 sg
I'¡9D' 56'b
1/ the damaged Business License certificate;
5/ A A% 1 EF @F A sg
^m A 9 A% DD9Pt <mU4
2/ tax clearance from the concerned authority,
D ' G4 VHn Dªª7 if the regular renewal period of the
!9" PJ Q! DQ E2 E4 certificate is not lapsed;
A 9 7ªªDF `R" F9) @D1%
C' %@F `R§ A DE'
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7Q A1% %@F I E2 3/ evidence issued from appropriate organ if
APW P3$ 6@-%¬ Q! the certificate of business license was lost;
# E4 `R§ FW |3" sg 4/ two passport size photographs taken within
I'¡9D' 562 E4 A' six months time, which shows clear identity
E' 3p 789Ã§ E$ 562b of the manager;
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9
D J ! @F § F9) attorney; original and copy of power of
E4 6 `P3 attorney given by all of the founders,
7953F sg s7D@sF ·" original and necessary photocopies of valid
D9 # E$ 6 `P3 residence identification card or passport of
!9" PJb the attorney and the manager.
7/ `DstF 7J" sg P3$
F4 E2 G4 VH E4 q n h 34. Substitute Certificate of Special Commercial
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G4F E4 A95 3´ q n Application for substitute certificate of special
commercial representative shall be submitted
8/ 9
A9c' `' 1 7Q by attaching the following documents with the
6
F9) F m@ application form:
9" D$' {F q1
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1/ the damaged special certificate for
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562 !9" PJ commercial representative;
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562 !9" PJ 2/ evidence issued from appropriate organ if
@`F s7J" `Dst V< " the special certificate of commercial
representative was lost;
7sh DPve QzF DVP
A@%{F_ 3/ two passport size photographs taken within
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562 !9" of the representative;
PJb
2/ D k E2 F @5 !9" attorney; original and copy of power of
PJ sg s7D@sF A E$ attorney given by all of the founders,
=.* 1"
'9b
original and necessary photocopies of valid
residence identification card or passport of
the representative and the manager;
3/ $ sg s7D@sF A E$
`9Pvb
5/ tax clearance from the concerned authority
4/ 9
A9c' `' 1 7Q if the regular renewal period of the
%@ 6
F9) F m@ certificate is not lapsed;
9" D$' {F q 1
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35. Cancellation of Certificate of Business
5/ `DstF JP sg P3$ License
F4 E2 E4 9
A9c' E4
Application for cancellation of Certificate of
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Business License shall be submitted by
9" G4F E4 A95F 3 attaching the following documents with the
qn `R" sg mh! DC
application form:
A% 5" E$ F4 `P3
1/ the previously issued business license;
q TT
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· !9" PJ 2/ tax clearance to cancel the business license;
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· !9" PJ 3/ valid original and necessary photocopies of
@`F s7J" `Dst V< " the identification card or passport of the
7sh DPve QzF DVP manager;
A@%{F_
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· !9" 4/ where the application for cancellation is
PJb submitted by an attorney; power of attorney
authenticated by a notary;
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· !9" PJ
5/ certificate of trade name registration given
$ sg s7D@sF A E$ for the business license.
`9Pvb
3/ E'
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Commercial Representative
%@ 6
F9) F m@
9" D$' {F q1
b Application for the cancellation of Special
Certificate of Commercial Representative shall
4/ `DstF JP sg P3$ be submitted by attaching the following
F4 E2 E4 E4 '12 documents with the application form:
E'
·F y E Dy& Q!
1/ certificate of registration of the
9" G4F E4 A95F 3 representative;
qn `R" sg mh! D9
2/ tax clearance of the special commercial

A% 5" E$ F4 `P3
representative;
q b
3/ valid original and necessary copies of
5/ D k E2 F @5 !9" identification card or passport of the
PJ sg s7D@sF A 1" manager;

'9TT 4/ where the application for cancellation is
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562 !9" PJ 9@ÈP submitted by an attorney; power of attorney
authenticated by a notary.
PART FOUR
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562 !9" PJ @ÈP
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh Miscellaneous Provisions
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ 37. Special Registration Certificate of Holding
Company
1/ J ! E$ E4 7EP '12 9
562b A holding company shall present the following,

along with the application, to obtain special
2/ '12 9
562 DEPÄ 1" registration certificate:

'9b
3/ 9
A9c y E Dy& Q! 1/ a notarized certification showing the
=.*² 9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b establishment of a holding company;
4/ 9PpF )Å JPF sg E2 2/ the valid business license of the members of
APW P3$ F4 `9Pvb the holding company; original and
photocopy;
5/ @'12 9
56 E F '12 9! 3/ two passport size photographs taken within
!3% E"¹TT six months time, which shows clear identity
of the manager of the holding coordinator
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· !9" PJ 9@ÈP company;
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· !9" PJ @ÈP identification card or passport of the
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh manager of the holding coordinator
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ company.
38. Renewal of the Special Registration
1/ E'
·F !9" PJb Certificate of Holding Company
The holding company shall present the
2/ '12 E'
·F 3 1"
'9b
following, along with the application, to renew
the special registration certificate:
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9" G4F E4 A95 3 q b 1/ the valid business license of the members of
the holding company; original and
4/ 9PpF )Å JPF sg E2 photocopy;
APW P3$ F4 `9PvTT 2/ two passport size photographs taken within
U A
company;
2'Æe
Â7.. g '1 Ç%' !3% !9" identification card or passport of the
PJ manager of the holding coordinator
company;
g '1 Ç%'F !3% !9"
PJ @`F s7J" `Dst V< 4/ where the application is submitted by an
" 7sh DPve QzF DVP
attorney, original and necessary photocopies
A@%{F_
of identification card or passport of the
1/ g '1 Ç%' 9@DD9Pu E2' attorney and the manager.
@`P3) 1 9' E$F A
39. Substitute of Special Registration Certificate
E$ `P3b
of Holding Company
2/ g '1 Ç%'F ©2' A% ~4
The holding company shall present the
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562 G4F E4 q b
following, along with the application, to
substitute the special registration certificate:
3/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
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F9) ÈF m@ 9" 1/ the damaged special registration certificate;
D$' {F q 1
b 2/ evidence issued from appropriate organ if
4/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
-A9H the special registration certificate of the
holding company was lost;
y E Dy& Q! 9" G4F
E4 A95F 3 qTT 3/ original and necessary copies of valid
identification card or passport of the
Â8.. g '1 Ç%' !3% !9" PJ manager of the holding coordinator
company;
E2
g '1 Ç%'F !9" PJ'
@` 9 s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh of the manager of the holding coordinator
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ company.
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40. Amendment of the Special Registration
1/ g '1 Ç%'F ©2' A% ~4 Certificate of Holding Company
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562b The holding company shall present the
following, along with the application, to amend
2/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
-A9c' the special certificate of registration:
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1/ a notarized minute certification in case any
F9) ÈF m@ 9" D$'
of the members leave the holding company
{F q 1
b or in case any new member joins the
3/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
-A9H holding company;
y E Dy& "2 Q! 9" 2/ special certificate of the holding company;
G4F E4 A95F 3 qb
4/ `DstF JP sg P3$ identification card or passport of the
manager of the holding coordinator
F4 E2 G4 VH E4 q n
company;
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A9c y E
Dy& Q! 9" G4F E4
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A95F 3 qTT 4/ two passport size photographs taken within

Â9.. 9@g '1 Ç%' ! !3% !9"
PJ company.
g '1 Ç%' ! !9" PJ
41. Cancellation of the Special Certificate of
@`F s7J" `Dst V< "
Registration of Holding Company
7sh DPve QzF DVP
A@%{F_ The holding company shall present the
following, along with the application, to cancel
1/ F' !9" PJb special certificate of registration of holding
2/ g '1 Ç%'F !9" PJ company:
$ sg s7D@sF A E$ 1/ special certificate of registration of the
`9Pvb holding company;
3/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
-A9H 2/ a notarized minute certification showing the
dissolution of the holding company;
y E Dy& Q! 9" G4F
E4 A95F 3 qb
3/ proof of notice as regards the dissolution of
4/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
-A9c' the holding company published once on a
newspaper having nationwide circulation;
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F9) ÈF m@ 9" D$' 4/ original and necessary copies of valid
{F q 1
TT identification card or passport of the
É. g '1 Ç%' !3% !9" PJ manager of the holding coordinator
company.
9@òo
g '1 Ç%' !9" PJ @òo
Border Trade
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ registration of border trade shall be submitted
1/ sA%u Ds `4{F! !' by attaching the following documents with the
s©2 d Q! A 9 ©2' application form:
A% ©2 3% O2 APW 1/ two passport size photographs taken within
P3$ 6@ %b six months time which shows clear identity
2/ g '1 Ç%'F !9" PJb of the applicant;
3/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
-A9c identification card or passport of the
~4 G Dy& Q! 9" applicant;
G4F E4 A95F 3 qb 3/ statement of address if the applicant has
=.*¸ offices, if any, and:
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-A9c' a) the title deed, if the house used for
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É1.. g '1 Ç%' !3% !9" is leased by the applicant from another
PJ 9@`9P lessor or lease agreement document
g '1 Ç%' !9" PJ issued by appropriate government body
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Government;
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@`P3) 1 9' E$F A issued by the local administration, if one
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3/ g '1 9!!u 9@DUP A3" AJU produced;
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4/ notification of capital allotted for the
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business;
4/ g '1 A9%% Ç%' C
-A9c 5/ Certificate of Tax Identification Number
y E Dy& Q! 9" G4F (TIN).
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43. Cancellation of Certificate of Commercial
É2.. 9@$PU '12 !3% !9" PJ Registration of Border Trade
Application for cancellation of certificate of
commercial registration for border trade shall
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7sh DPve QzF DVP
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identification card or valid passport of the
1/ AD' `' 1 7Q applicant;
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b attorney; original and copy of power of
2/ AD y E Dy& Q! 9" attorney, valid original and necessary
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photocopies of identification card or
passport of the attorney and the manager;
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`P3b Q! Border Trading
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Q ab D'19 # sg documents with the application form:
7D@sF D'19 A E$ 1/ certification from the area where the border

Q ab trade is conducted stating that the concerned
applicant is of Ethiopian nationality and a
resident;
=.*l 2/ written confirmation of authorization from
the concerned authority to engage in border
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sA%a D9 " A E$ six months time, which shows clear identity
<mU `P3TT of the applicant;
4/ @'12 9
a D a y D1@b 4/ original and necessary copies of valid
applicant;
5/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9"
PJTT 5/ Certificate of Tax Identification Number
(TIN);
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$PU '12 !3% !9" PJ @ÈP 6/ written verification issued from the area of
s7J" `Dst V< " 7sh the business attesting the business address
DPve QzF DVP A@%{F_ of the applicant.
45. Renewal of the Special Business License
1/ AD y E Dy& Q! 9" Certificate for Border Trading
G4F E4 A95 3 q b Application for renewal of special business
license certificate of border trading shall be
2/ `DstF JP sg F4 submitted by attaching the following
`9Pv G4 VH E4 q b h4 documents with the application form:
9
A9c y E Dy& "2
Q! 9" G4F E4 A95 3 authority;
q b
2/ written support letter issued from the area of
3/ '12 !3% !9" PJ `9Pvb the business authorizing the business
4/ '12 `R" sg `R§' 9Pp FÊ activity to continue;
6@-¬ G4 VH E4 O "TT 3/ two passport size photographs taken within
of the applicant.
É4.. 9@$PU '12 '12 9
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PJ 4/ original and necessary copies of valid
$PU '12 '12 9
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applicant;
PJ @`F s7J" `Dst V<
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A@%{F_ License of Border Trading
1/ $PU '1 s7Ë2 A% Application for substitute certificate of special
A9 " I 1 @F E4 business license for border trading shall be
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2/ $PU '12 C
562 @`F 1/ the damaged special business license
7D@sF A $PU '12 E' 12 certificate for border trading;
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2/ evidence issued from appropriate organ if
`P3b the special business license for border
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F9) ÈF m@ 3/ tax clearance from the concerned authority
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b if the substitute special business license for
4/ 1@E© y E Dy& Q! 9" border trading is sought after regular
renewal period;
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47. Cancellation of the Special Certificate of
5/ 1" sQ D@ ()" !9" PJb Business License of Border Trading
Applicant for cancellation of special certificate
=.*=
of business license for border trading shall be
6/ 1@E© 9@7E
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1/ the special business license for border
trading;
É5.. $PU '12 '12 9
562 !9"
PJ 9@` 9 2/ tax clearance document issued from
appropriate authority;
$PU '12 '12 9
562 !9"
PJ @` 9 s7J" `Dst V< "
7sh DPve QzF DVP applicant.
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Franchising
2/ s7D@sF A% A9 " '12 Application for special certificate of
9
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3/ 1@E©' `' 1 7Q 929 documents with the application form:

F9) F m@ 9" 1/ a notarized franchising contract and
D$' {F q 1
b authenticated original and copy of the same;
4/ AD y E Dy& Q! 2/ a notarized registration certificate of the

franchiser;
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É6.. 9@ ! $PU '12 '12 9
562 3/ photocopy of the valid trade license of the
franchisee;
!9" PJ
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562 six months time, which shows clear identity
!9" PJ @`1£ s7J" `Dst of the franchising manager;
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identification card or valid passport of the
562 !9" PJb franchising manager;
2/ !9" PJu $ sg s7D@sF
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attorney, original and necessary
3/ D k E2 F @5 $PU photocopies of valid identification card or
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562 ! passport of the principal and the attorney.
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'9TT 49. Renewal of Special Certificate of
Registration of Franchising
É7.. $PU '12 '12 9
562 !9"
PJ 9@ÈP Application for renewal of special certificate of
franchising registration shall be submitted by
$PU '12 '12 9
562 !9" attaching the following documents with the
PJ @ÈP s7J" `Dst V< " application form:
7sh DPve QzF DVP 1/ special certificate of registration of
A@%{F_ franchising;
1/ E$ $PU '12 '12 9
2/ the original and copy of the valid business
562b license of the franchising manager;
2/ s7D@sF %@C' E$ 1" 3/ two passport size photographs taken within

'9 DPvb six months time, which shows clear identity
of the franchising manager;
3/ AD y E Dy& Q!
9" G4F E4 A95F 3
qTT 4/ original and necessary copies of valid
=.*I identification card or passport of the
franchising manager;
É8.. UÌ'tQ^'1 !3% !9" PJ
UÌ'tQ^'1 !3% !9" PJ
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of valid identification card or passport of the
7sh DPve QzF DVP principal and the attorney.
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F G4F4 P3$ q b 50. Substitute Certificate of a Special Business

2/ UÌ'tQz§ (F E¾) Dz3' License of Franchising
!9" PJ E2' @`P3) 1 Application for substitute certificate of special
9' E$F A P3$b business license of franchising shall be
3/ UÌ'tQ^ (F J%Q) ~4 '12 9

562 q b
1/ the damaged certificate of special business
4/ UÌ'tQ^ C
-A9c' `' 1
license of franchising;
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2/ evidence issued from appropriate organ if
m@ 9" D$' {F q the certificate of special business license of
1
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5/ UÌ'tQ^ C
A9H y E Dy& 3/ two passport size photographs taken within
Q! 9" G4F E4 A95F 3 six months time, which shows clear identity
qb of the franchising manager;
6/ `DstF JP sg P3$
F4 E2 G4 VH E4 q n 4/ where the application is submitted by an
E4 h y E Dy& Q! attorney; original and copy of power of
9" G4F E4 A95F 3
of valid identification card or passport of the
qTT principal and the attorney.
É9.. UÌ'tQ^ !3% !9" PJ
9@` 9 51. Cancellation of Special Certificate of
Registration of Franchising
UÌ'tQ^ !3% !9" PJ
Application for cancellation of special
@` 9 s7J" `Dst V< "
certificate of registration of franchising shall be
7sh DPve QzF DVP submitted by attaching the following
A@%{F_ documents with the application form:
1/ UÌ'tQ^ !3% !9" PJb
1/ the approved cancellation agreement entered
between the franchiser and franchisee;
2/ UÌ'tQ^ C
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2/ special registration certificate for

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franchising;
3/ UÌ'tQ^ C
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F9) attorney; original and copy of power of
F m@ 9" D$'n {F attorney, valid original and necessary
q 1
b photocopies of identity card or passport of
4/ UÌ'tQ^ C
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Q! 9" G4F E4 A95F 3 52. Types of Goods or products that
qb Manufacturers or Importers May Sale
5/ `DstF JP sg P3$ through Retail
F4 E2 G4 VH E4 q n 1/ The following products or goods may be
E4 h y E Dy& Q! retailed by manufacturers or importers:
9" G4F E4 A95F 3
a) motor powered manufacturing
qTT
=.*I machineries;
b) motor powered vehicles;
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c) office and household furniture;
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d) musical instruments;
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PJ @`1£ s7J" `Dst V< e) software;
" 7sh DPve QzF DVP f) bicycle;
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g) lifts and mobile escalators;
562 !9" PJb h) medical equipment;
2/ '12 9
562 !9" PJ $ i) chemicals used in research and
sg s7D@sF A E$ `9Pvb
j) pitch.
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F9) retailed only by manufacturers:
F m@ 9" D$'n {F a) bread and sweet food;
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b) cement and ceramics products and
4/ `DstF JP sg P3$ byproducts.
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E4 h y E Dy& Q! 3/ The Council of Ministers may decide other
products or goods to be retailed by
9" G4F E4 A95F 3
manufacturers or importers based on the
qTT
nature of products or goods.
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9@ÈP 53. Power to Issuance of Directive
UÌ'tQ^ !3% !9" PJ The Ministry may issue directives for
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7sh DPve QzF DVP 54. Inapplicable Regulations and Practices
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No, regulation or customary practices,
1/ ~ JF' UÌ'tQz§' E4 UÌ'tQ^F' inconsistent with this Regulation shall have
F ÙPo E!! E2b effect with respect to matters covered in this
Regulation.
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55. Effective Date
3/ `DstF 7J" sg This Regulation shall be effective as of
P3$ F4 E2 G4 VH E4 q September 14, 2016
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4/ A' `R§ DD9P Q @ sg 6/ where a foreign individual is member of the

12. Certificate of Commercial Registration of

a) the title deed, if the house used for

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A E$ <mU `P3b i) Certificate of Tax Identification Number

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=.>*+ 5/ where application is submitted by an

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