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Ethiopian Financial Regulations & Compliance

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Ethiopia Opts for Efficiency Over Hike, Holds VAT at 15% Despite Regional Disparity

Ethiopia is holding its VAT rate steady at 15%, resisting calls for a hike to the regional average of 17.5%. Instead, the government is betting on better tax administration and targeted exemptions to boost revenue while easing the burden on low-income households marking a shift toward equity-driven fiscal reform.

Gemechu Birehanu

August 20, 2025

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IMF Presses Ethiopia to Dismantle FX Controls Amid Growing Currency Mismatch

The IMF is urging Ethiopia to fast-track exchange rate liberalization as widening FX distortions and import constraints weigh on the economy. A fragmented currency regime, limited reserves, and stalled reforms now pose critical risks to macroeconomic recovery.

Gemechu Birehanu

July 20, 2025

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Regulatory Bodies

National Bank of Ethiopia

Central Banking & Monetary Policy

nbe.gov.et

Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority

Capital Markets Regulation

ecma.gov.et

Financial Intelligence Service

Anti-Money Laundering

fis.gov.et