Tefera Adefris at his desk

Authorized Accountant, Business and TAX consultant

Clear accounting.
Sound decisions.
Stronger businesses.

Tefera Adefris delivers precise accounting service, strategic business consulting, Training and full tax compliance to help your business thrive with confidence.

Experience
20+ years
Clients served
30–50
Credential
Authorized
Accounting services
Tax compliance
Business advisory
Professional training
Ethiopian tax reference

Current rates, explained with
professional context.

A concise view of the amended employment tax bands, supported by Tefera's practical experience and published work on Ethiopian tax law.

የታክስ ሕግ ጭብጦች በኢትዮጵያ: Tax Law in Ethiopia, Third Edition by Tefera Adefris and Getachew Girma
3rdEdition
Authors
Tefera Adefris
with Getachew Girma, co-author
ETB 2,000
Monthly tax-free salary
ETB 2m
Category B ceiling
3%
Domestic withholding

Employment income tax brackets

Monthly income · effective 8 July 2025

0 – 2,000
0%
2,001 – 4,000
15%
4,001 – 7,000
20%
7,001 – 10,000
25%
10,001 – 14,000
30%
14,001+
35%

Need help applying the amended rules?

Explore Tax Services

Updated for Proclamation No. 1395/2025

Calculate the tax that applies to you

Choose an income type first. Each calculator uses the relevant amended threshold and rate structure.

Monthly salary

Employment tax

ETB

Progressive bracket breakdown

Taxed in layers
02,000 ETB0%0.00 ETB
2,0004,000 ETB15%300.00 ETB
4,0007,000 ETB20%600.00 ETB
7,00010,000 ETB25%750.00 ETB
10,00014,000 ETB30%1,200.00 ETB
14,000and above ETB35%350.00 ETB
Financial statements being reviewed at an accountant's desk
About Tefera

Experienced guidance for
real business decisions.

With over 20 years of professional experience, Tefera Adefris delivers precise, actionable financial guidance to businesses across Ethiopia.

As an Authorized Accountant, Business and TAX consultant and published author on Ethiopian tax law, Tefera brings deep expertise in IFRS compliance, tax planning, and strategic business consulting.

  • Authorized Accountant, Ethiopian Ministry of Finance
  • IFRS Certified Practitioner
  • Member, Ethiopian Professional Accountants Association
  • Published Author of Tax Law in Ethiopia (3rd Ed.)
Why Choose Tefera?

The Difference Is
in the Details.

Every engagement is handled with rigor, transparency, and a deep understanding of the Ethiopian business landscape.

20+
Years Active
30–50
Clients
3rd
Book Edition

Regulatory Expertise

Deep, up-to-date knowledge of Ethiopian tax law, ERCA regulations, and IFRS standards keeps your business fully protected and compliant.

Reliable & Timely

Deadlines matter in finance. Reports, filings, and advice are planned around clear responsibilities and agreed timelines.

Client-First Approach

Each engagement is bespoke. Solutions are built around your unique business situation, not recycled from a template.

Measurable Results

Advice is tied to practical outcomes: clearer reporting, stronger controls, better cash-flow decisions, and dependable compliance.

Client perspectives

Working relationships built on trust.

A professional service is measured by how useful the advice is after the meeting ends.

Alex Melak, Tefera Adefris client
Tefera brought clarity to our financial position and made complex tax requirements much easier to manage.

Alex Melak

Client

Shangai Electric Group, Tefera Adefris client
The advice was practical, timely and grounded in a clear understanding of how our operation works.

Shangai Electric Group

Corporate client

Abebe Ayana, Tefera Adefris client
From compliance questions to business decisions, we received careful guidance and dependable support.

Abebe Ayana

Business client

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