Ethiopia - 2016 - Trade, Industry and Investment

Commercial Registration and Licensing Proclamation

Council of Ministers/trade and industry, Ethiopia

This Proclamation applies to business persons, sectoral associations, commercial representatives and any other person engaged in commercial activities other than those specified under Article 21(4) of this Proclamation. It specifies the powers and duties of relevant authorities, including the ministry of trade and industry. It also sets out the commercial register, registration and conduction of commercial register, trade name registration, and business licenses, among others.

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January 2022

This Proclamation applies to business persons, sectoral associations, commercial representatives and any other person engaged in commercial activities other than those specified under Article 21(4) of this Proclamation. It specifies the powers and duties of relevant authorities, including the ministry of trade and industry. It also sets out the commercial register, registration and conduction of commercial register, trade name registration, and business licenses, among others.

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