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NBE Issues a New FXD/04/2026 Amending Foreign Exchange Directive

Here are the key changes:NBE allows banks to apply forward exchange rates alongside spot rates for FX transactionsService exporters may retain 100% of export …

Feb 11, 2026

Regulations - Financial

NBE Targets Full Removal of Bank Credit Cap by December 2026

National Bank of Ethiopia targets full removal of the bank credit growth cap by December 2026. Credit cap currently limits annual bank lending growth …

Feb 09, 2026

Regulations - Financial

NBE Clarifies Use of Customs Indicative Prices for Import Valuation in FX Processing

The central bank stated that the indicative prices are reference benchmarks only, intended to support consistency and transparency in import valuation, and are not …

Feb 07, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Ethiopia Customs Orders Importer–Broker Representation to Be Registered Through Authorized Agency

The Ethiopia Customs Commission has issued a formal directive regulating representation between importers and customs brokers during customs clearance. The Commission stated that many …

Feb 05, 2026

Regulations - Financial

NBE Sets New Licensing Rules for Bank Branches Operating in Special Economic Zones

Key points from NBE Directive No. SBB/99/2026 (“Requirements for Licensing a Bank Branch to Operate in Special Economic Zones”): Effective January 6, 2026, banks …

Jan 25, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Ethiopia: NBE orders banks must use the Customs Commission’s indicative prices for LCs

NBE now requires banks to use Ethiopian Customs Commission indicative prices for selected imported goods in Letters of Credit and import permits. The measure …

Jan 25, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Ethiopia: Exit Penalty Hampers Investors from Reclaiming Tax Incentives

The new Investment Incentive Regulation introduces an exit penalty that prevents investors who close businesses from reclaiming previously granted tax incentives. Tax holidays previously …

Jan 21, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Oromia has introduced a new 5% levy on each Kg of coffee bought for export

Oromia Regional State has imposed a 5% levy on coffee beans sold for export. The 5% fee applies to every kilogram of coffee bought …

Jan 20, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Ethiopia Updates Customs Law to Align with Global Trade Standards

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers approved revisions to the Customs Proclamation to modernize and align it with international trade standards. The updated customs law aims …

Jan 20, 2026

Regulations - Financial

NBE deregulates interest rates of deposit and lending

Here are the 10 key takeaways from the National Bank of Ethiopia’s Directive No. NBE/INT/13/2026 (Interest Rates As Amended) Interest rates are now market-determined. …

Jan 18, 2026

Regulations - Financial

NBE new replacement directive on Reserve Requirements

Directive updates reserve requirements for all banks operating in Ethiopia. It replaces the previous SBB/84/2022 with a modernized statutory reserve framework. Banks must maintain …

Jan 18, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Dashen Bank reported a profit of ETB 6.6 billion for 2023/24

Dashen Bank reported a profit of ETB 6. 6 billion for 2023/24. This figure reflects significant growth and positions the bank strongly among Ethiopia’s …

Jan 18, 2026

Regulations - Financial

ECMA issues new directive to enhance transparency in Pooled Investment Funds

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has introduced a new draft directive The new guideline focuses on improving transparency and regulatory standards for Collective …

Sep 08, 2025

Regulations - Financial

New Directive Brings Small-Scale Providers Below 2mln Br Into VAT Fold

The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new directive that extends value added tax (VAT) registration to professional service providers with annual turnover below …

Sep 08, 2025

Regulations - Financial

Ehiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved a draft law that would permit foreign nationals to own immovable property

It proposes a legal framework that enables foreign ownership of real estate while preserving citizens’ rights to land use. The measure is designed to …

May 02, 2025

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