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What is the company registry in Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTIn) - የኢትዮጵያ የንግድና ኢንዱስትሪ ሚንስቴር / Documents Authentication and Registration Office (DARO)
Adwa St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
About Ethiopia
The Ethiopia Companies Registry is located in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. The main language of Ethiopia is Oromo which is spoken by 33.8% of the population with other languages such as Amharic and Somali spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Birr (ETB). The population of Ethiopia is over 132.9 million.
Ethiopia Economy
The Real GDP in Ethiopia is in the region of $354.604 billion with a GDP per capita of $2,800. Ethiopia economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Ethiopia are coffee, garments, dried legumes, cut flowers, oil seeds.
Main Trading Partners of Ethiopia
The leading export and import partners for Ethiopia are:
Exports: USA 12%, China 10%, UAE 8%, Saudi Arabia 8%, Netherlands 5%
Imports: China 26%, Djibouti 16%, India 7%, Kuwait 7%, Saudi Arabia 6%
Ethiopia Certificate of Incorporation
The Ethiopia Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Ethiopia Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Ethiopia company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Ethiopia register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Ethiopia customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Ethiopia Company Registry?
None but a Ethiopia company extract/profile will include where available:
Ethiopia Company Name
Ethiopia Representatives
Ethiopia Director and proprietors
Ethiopia Current status (active/inactive)
Ethiopia Activity / Type of business
Ethiopia Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Ethiopia Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Ethiopia register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Ethiopia
Not Publicly Available in Ethiopia
Types of Companies in Ethiopia
Businesses in Ethiopia can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
PLC (Ethiopia Private limited company Amharic ሃላፊነቱ የተወሰነ የግል ማህበር)
SC (Ethiopia Share company Amharic አክሲዩን ማህበር)
CS (Ethiopia Cooperative societies Amharic ህብረት ስራ ማህበራት)
PE or PC (Ethiopia Public enterprises or public corporations Amharic የመንግስት ልማት ድርጅቶች or ኮርፖሬሽን)
Other Ethiopia Company Registry Services
Ethiopia Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Ethiopia Vehicle Sales
Ethiopia Residence Sales
Ethiopia Business Sales
Ethiopia Other Property Sales
Ethiopia Vehicle Spare Part Sales
Ethiopia Motorcycle Sales
Ethiopia Construction Machinery Sales
Ethiopia Lease Sales
Can you order a Ethiopia Apostille Certificate?
No, Ethiopia has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Ethiopia has not agreed to this Ethiopia company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Ethiopia Company Registry?
The Albania Company Register is in Amharic and English languages.
Ethiopia Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Ethiopia has 40 embassies abroad, as well as 56 consulates and three other representations. Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, hosts 116 embassies, and in addition there are a total of four consulates and another two representations located in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Ethiopia. Our local partner is based in Addis Ababa which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Ethiopia including Mek’ele, Aksum, Dire Dawa and Harar. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Ethiopia Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Ethiopia from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Ethiopia Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2020)
Ethiopia Standard & Poors rating: B (first obtained in 2014)
Ethiopia Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Ethiopia Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Ethiopia. Our specialist Ethiopia skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Ethiopia Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Ethiopia Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Ethiopia. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Ethiopia Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Ethiopia?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Ethiopia?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Ethiopia?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.