Strategic counsel for multinationals and high-growth enterprises entering the Ethiopian market.
The Investment Regulation (474/2020) and the new Commercial Code (2021) have opened sectors previously closed to foreign capital. The gap between legal theory and administrative reality is where Sheba Advocates LLP operates.
End-to-end handling of company registration in Ethiopia for foreigners — EIC investment permits, Ministry of Trade filings, duty-free incentive packages, and post-incorporation governance.
Learn more →Our CISI-certified team advises on IPO readiness, prospectus drafting, and board governance audits for the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) — Ethiopia's new capital market.
Learn more →Full-cycle deal execution: legal due diligence, share purchase agreements (SPA), and competition authority clearance from the Trade Competition Authority.
Learn more →We handle investment permits, duty-free incentive packages, and business visa processing — acting as your embedded legal team throughout the entire market entry process.
Preparing for the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). We handle IPO readiness, prospectus drafting, and governance audits.
View Details →Due diligence, share purchase agreements (SPA), and regulatory clearance from the Trade Competition Authority.
View Details →Navigating the National Bank of Ethiopia's regulatory sandbox. Licensing for payment instrument issuers and digital lenders.
View Details →Structuring investment rounds (SAFE notes, equity), ESOPs, and founder agreements for high-growth tech companies.
View Details →Trademark registration, patent filing, and software copyright protection at the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office.
View Details →Data protection frameworks, electronic transactions compliance, and tech company structuring under Ethiopian law.
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