We provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of corporate law, including company formation, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
Company Formation and Business Registration
- Drafting institutional documents (e.g., Memorandum and Articles of Association)
- Incorporating subsidiary companies
- Registering business organizations
- Registering holding companies
- Registering branch offices of foreign companies
- Registering commercial representative/liaison offices
- Registering branch offices of foreign chambers of commerce
- Registering project offices
Commercial Agreements and Transactions
- Drafting and reviewing share purchase agreements
- Drafting and reviewing investment and shareholders’ agreements
- Drafting and reviewing loan agreements
- Drafting and reviewing security documents
- Drafting and registering franchise agreements
- Drafting and reviewing "promise of sale" agreements
- Drafting and reviewing technology transfer agreements (TTAs)
Mergers, Acquisitions & Investment Support
- Conducting legal due diligence and preparing reports
- Processing mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and share transfers
- Assisting with the issuance of investment permits, commercial registration certificates, and business licenses
Financial and Regulatory Advisory
- Advising on foreign exchange laws
- Advising on local and foreign currency holding regulations
- Advising on retention and utilization of export earnings and inward remittances
- Advising on foreigners’ salary remittances laws
- Advising on the regulatory framework for financial institutions
- Advising on double taxation agreements and investment treaties
- Preparing legal and regulatory compliance checklists
- Authenticating and filing legal documents sourced from abroad
Dispute Resolution and Representation
- Negotiating on behalf of clients in financial and corporate matters
- Representing clients in disputes and litigation related to corporate and financial transactions
Corporate Law Services — FAQs
What documents are typically required to incorporate a company in Ethiopia?
Common requirements include a company name reservation, constitutional documents (memorandum and articles), shareholders’/founders’ identification, board or founders’ resolutions, and evidence of capital contribution where applicable. We prepare filings and coordinate with the relevant registries and authorities end-to-end.