Tax Law

Maintaining tax compliance while ensuring tax efficiency is a recurring challenge in the global market. Businesses must consider tax laws and regulations when forming plans and executing deals. Additionally, emerging economies such as Ethiopia are introducing more complex tax legislation and compliance requirements to keep up with the fast-moving business environment. Therefore, tax and customs compliance has become a critical aspect of business priority and continuity. As a result, advanced tax advisory is becoming a crucial component of deal structuring. At Haftom Kesete and Associates Law Office (HLO), we provide innovative tax solutions to meet the challenges and objectives of clients' most sophisticated business dealings in Ethiopia, from corporate transactions and restructurings to financial transactions, and fund formation and investing. Our office's Principal Attorney, Haftom Kesete, has specialized expertise and experience in taxation, having served as a prosecutor in the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (now the Ministry of Revenue). Our team of tax professionals has an in-depth understanding of complex local tax and customs laws, and incorporates accounting and bookkeeping considerations into our holistic approach. We also have a seasoned tax expert who has worked in a top position at the tax authority solely for tax advisory and support services. Consequently, HLO has a strong litigation track record in resolving tax and customs disputes with the Ministry of Revenue.

What We Do

Research & Analyze

We conduct in-depth research and analysis to ensure a comprehensive understanding.

Personalized Experience

We prioritize personal communication with our clients to ensure their legal needs are met.

Services

Advising on specific privileges and benefits accorded to foreign and domestic investors such as tax holidays, incentives, and duty-free privileges, and relating to the tax implications of share transfers, and shareholder loans/thin capitalization,
Assisting in obtaining tax clearance, providing legal advice for tax audit preparedness, product classification, customs valuation,
Assisting clients with tax due diligence and compliance in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Advising on national tax legislation, policy, and international tax treaties such as the International Double Taxation Avoidance Treaties involving Ethiopia,
Representing clients before the Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue, Customs Commission, Tax Appeal Commission, and other judicial forums for administrative and criminal claims.

HLO’s Tax Practice Group gives comprehensive advice on the full range of tax disputes and tax compliance through its, and represents clients at all stages of the administrative process and before the Ethiopian judiciary. For legal advice on all matters related to tax law in Ethiopia, please contact HLO, for an appointment to speak with a member of the HLO Tax Practice Group. HLO's Tax Practice Group, a renowned legal expert with significant experiences, provides comprehensive advice on the full range of tax disputes and tax compliance. We represent clients at all stages of the administrative process and before the Ethiopian judiciary. For legal advice on all tax law matters in Ethiopia, please contact HLO here to make an appointment to speak with a member of the HLO Tax Practice Group.