Company Registration & FDI Advisory
for the New Ethiopia.
Strategic counsel for multinationals and high-growth enterprises entering the Ethiopian market.
Ethiopia Is Open.
Are You Ready?
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.
Market Entry
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 →Capital Markets
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 →M&A Advisory
Full-cycle deal execution: legal due diligence, share purchase agreements (SPA), and competition authority clearance from the Trade Competition Authority.
Learn more →Your Single Point of Contact with the EIC
We handle investment permits, duty-free incentive packages, and business visa processing — acting as your embedded legal team throughout the entire market entry process.
Core Corporate Areas
Capital Markets & Securities
Preparing for the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). We handle IPO readiness, prospectus drafting, and governance audits.
View Details →Mergers & Acquisitions
Due diligence, share purchase agreements (SPA), and regulatory clearance from the Trade Competition Authority.
View Details →Fintech & Sandbox
Navigating the National Bank of Ethiopia's regulatory sandbox. Licensing for payment instrument issuers and digital lenders.
View Details →Startups & VC
Structuring investment rounds (SAFE notes, equity), ESOPs, and founder agreements for high-growth tech companies.
View Details →Intellectual Property
Trademark registration, patent filing, and software copyright protection at the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office.
View Details →Technology Law
Data protection frameworks, electronic transactions compliance, and tech company structuring under Ethiopian law.
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