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Labor Laws in Ethiopia

  • Annual Leave: 16 days
  • Maternity Leave: 120 days
  • Public Holidays: 13
  • Workweek: 48 hours per week.

Income Tax in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has progressive personal income tax rates from 0 to 35% depending on total income.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ethiopia

The standard VAT is 15%.

Social Security in Ethiopia

Employer Contributions

Employers contribute 11% of the employee's basic salary to the social security fund. The employer's contributions finance old-age, disability, survivors', and work injury benefits.

Employee Contributions

Employees contribute 7% of their basic salary to the social security fund. The employee's contributions also finance old-age, disability, survivors', and work injury benefits.

Work Visas Ethiopia

There are several types of work visas available for foreigners to legally work in Ethiopia.

  • Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa: Ideal for employees of foreign-owned companies in Ethiopia. Valid for 30 or 90 days (single or multiple entry), with extension possibilities.
  • Government Employment Visa: For those directly employed by the Ethiopian government.
  • Spouses are not permitted to file joint returns.
  • The Ethiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa: Designed for foreigners working in Ethiopian-owned businesses.

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