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.

What We Do

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. Our tax-related services include:

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