Our Expertise

Corporate and Commercial

Taza Legal advises domestic and international businesses on corporate structuring, market entry, governance, and cross-border transactions in Ethiopia.

PRACTICE AREA

About Our Corporate & Commercial Expertise

Taza Legal advises domestic and international businesses on corporate structuring, market entry, governance, and cross-border transactions in Ethiopia. We turn a complex legal and regulatory landscape into clear, commercial decisions — from incorporation and licensing through to the most demanding corporate transactions.

Our strength is depth: senior corporate counsel who know Ethiopian law from the inside, work to international standards, and bring the pan-African reach of the ALN network to every matter.

At Taza Legal, we partner with our clients to deliver realistic, feasible, and forward-thinking solutions that drive successful outcomes in Ethiopia's dynamic business environment.

Our Services Include

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Legal and regulatory framework analysis and go-to-market advisory
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Project structuring, negotiation, and transaction implementation
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Due diligence and legal opinions, including jurisdictional questionnaires
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Company incorporation, local presence facilitation, and licensing
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Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documentation
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Corporate restructuring and ongoing governance advisory
CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL

Representative Experience

Our Corporate and Commercial team has advised leading domestic and international businesses on market entry, structuring, and transactions across Ethiopia’s economy.

Aviation

Advised a leading global aircraft manufacturer on its registration, renewals, and ongoing corporate filings in Ethiopia.

Professional Services

Advised three of the Big Four global accounting and advisory networks on local presence structuring in Ethiopia.

Energy Trading

Advised a Singapore-based oil trading company on the sale and supply of petroleum to Ethiopia’s state petroleum supply enterprise.

Real Estate Exit

Advised an international real estate developer on its investment exit, including tax, competition, and share transfer advice.

Non-Profit Restructuring

Advised an international non-profit on its corporate and organizational restructuring in Ethiopia, in collaboration with a global law firm.

Automotive / EV

Advised a US and Japanese e-mobility start-up on the establishment of an electric vehicle manufacturing and retail company in Ethiopia.

Media and Technology

Advised an international media and technology company on corporate restructuring and expansion.

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Bring Us the Complex

Whether you’re entering the Ethiopian market, structuring a transaction, or working through a complex governance or commercial matter, our Corporate and Commercial team is ready to help.

Tell us what you’re facing and we’ll connect you with the right people. Send us an email or complete our short enquiry form, and we’ll be in touch.

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