Tax Law in Ethiopia,
Third Edition
የታክስ ሕግ ጭብጦች በኢትዮጵያ. The practical reference for navigating Ethiopian tax law, written by Tefera Adefris and Getachew Girma.
The Authoritative
Tax Law Reference.
Now in its third edition, የታክስ ሕግ ጭብጦች በኢትዮጵያ remains a trusted companion for anyone navigating Ethiopian tax law. Tefera Adefris and Getachew Girma combine decades of practical experience to translate complex legislation into clear, usable guidance.
Updated for the latest reforms, the book covers every major tax category with worked examples, decision frameworks, and references to the underlying statutes.
Six Pillars of Ethiopian Tax Law.
Every chapter is written for working practitioners: clear rules, worked examples, and direct references to the law.
Personal Income Tax
Complete coverage of the seven PIT brackets, deductions, and employee taxation including allowances and pension treatment.
Business Profit Tax
Corporate taxation rules including the 30% BPT rate, deductible expenses, depreciation, loss carry-forward, and inter-company transactions.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT registration thresholds, the 15% standard rate, zero-rated and exempt supplies, monthly filing, and input tax credit mechanics.
Withholding Tax
Withholding obligations on payroll, supplier payments, royalties, and dividends. Rates range from 2% to 30% by category.
Customs & Excise
Import/export classifications, customs duty calculation, excise tax rates, exemptions, and the role of the Ethiopian Customs Commission.
Recent Reforms
Coverage of the latest tax law amendments, e-invoicing requirements, ERCA modernization, and digital filing systems.
Written for the
People Who Need It.
Whether you advise clients, write contracts, run a business, or study accounting, this book translates Ethiopian tax statutes into clear, actionable knowledge.
It assumes no prior tax expertise but rewards close reading with insights only a working practitioner could provide.
Tax Practitioners
A go-to reference for daily client work.
Lawyers
Authoritative grounding in Ethiopian tax statutes.
Business Owners
Understand your obligations without the jargon.
Accounting Students
A clear textbook for academic and exam preparation.
Two Veterans, One Reference.
Authorized Accountant, Business and TAX consultant with 20+ years of practice in Ethiopia, specializing in tax law and IFRS compliance.
Veteran Ethiopian tax practitioner and writer, contributing decades of experience in corporate and public-sector tax matters.
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Find at Local Bookstores.
Copies of the Third Edition are available through Tefera's office and select Ethiopian bookstores. Contact us for bulk orders, university adoption, or distributor enquiries.
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