Investment Law

HLO’s team of Investment supports investors in providing tailored services on reform related developments in the sector of financial structuring, shareholders’ and foreign loans, foreign exchange regulations, loan buy-out and loan restructuring, remittance of investments, and compliance. HLO provides high-quality advice on:

• Areas of investment open to foreign investors, investment incentives, admission to industrial parks, and entitlement to bilateral and multilateral investment treaty benefits.
• The best legal format for particular foreign investment businesses in Ethiopia.
• issuance of investment permits, commercial registration certificates, and business licenses
• Tax obligations, double taxation and investment treaties
• Environmental impact assessment
• Administrative compliance such as annual audits, license renewal, etc.

We also follow up on our advice by drafting and filing requisite documents, securing VAT registration, opening bank accounts, etc.

If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please get in touch with the HLO Investment Team through the contact information provided here.