Welcome
Endris Amino Law Office – ELO is a leading full-service law office in Ethiopia. Since its foundation in 2013, ELO is providing effective, efficient, and creative legal services to meet the distinctive needs of private and corporate clients. Our philosophy is to provide legal advice and representation that allows clients to easily understand Ethiopian law and achieve their goals. ELO is a member of the Ethiopian Lawyers’ Association. Learn More About Us
Corporate Law
At Endris Amino Law Office, our service in the Ethiopian corporate law area starts from helping you to choose your business structure and decide how and where your business will operate to forming and registering under Ethiopian law. At ELO, all of the services you need to protect your business throughout all the processes are available under one roof.
Investment Law
At ELO, we work on a quite broad range of services with foreign and domestic investors who wish to establish and operate in Ethiopia in accordance with the Ethiopian investment law. With our knowledge of international and domestic investment law and experience as corporate lawyers, we can minimize risks that may be present and provide advice that adds value to your affairs.
Intellectual Property Law
ELO works closely with leading companies to enforce and utilize their intellectual property rights. This includes dealing with IP issues in corporate and finance transactions, advising on patents, trademarks, copyright and designs, regulatory, marketing, and advertising issues, and representing clients in major IP disputes in accordance with Ethiopian intellectual property law.
NGOs and Charities
At ELO, we provide foreign non-governmental and non-profit organizations with comprehensive advice on registration, compliance, planning, governance, and reporting issues. Among NGOs and Charities in this practice includes not-for-profit organizations in Ethiopia, aid organizations and bilateral governmental organizations, multilateral agencies, and religious.
Blog Posts
Employment Termination in Ethiopia: Grounds and Effects Under Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019
Employment termination is an essential part of labor law, defining how and when the employment relationship can end. The Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 in Ethiopia outlines the conditions under which an employment contract can be terminated and provides detailed provisions for lawful termination. This blog will explore the classification of employment termination, the grounds for termination, and the effects of termination under Ethiopian law.
Employment Contracts in Ethiopia: A Guide Under Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019
The Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 in Ethiopia provides clear guidelines on employment contracts, outlining the key types of contracts employers can use to ensure compliance with labor laws while protecting employee rights. Below is an overview of the primary employment contract types and their terms.
Guide to Dissolving a Foreign NGO in Ethiopia: Key Steps and Required Documentation
Dissolving a foreign NGO in Ethiopia requires specific steps to comply with the Organizations of Civil Societies Proclamation No. 1113/2019. The process, overseen by the Agency for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), involves submitting detailed documents and financial records. Here’s an optimized breakdown of the dissolution process, focusing on ACSO requirements and final steps with tax authorities.