Foreign providers liable to register and collect VAT on B2C electronic services in Ethiopia

30 September 2024

During September 2024, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia introduced VAT on the sale of digital services by non-resident providers to local consumers. This was confirmed within VAT Proclamation 1341/2024.

Previously, foreign businesses providing digital services to consumers in Ethiopia did not have to charge VAT on their sales. However, to remove the unfair advantage that this gave non-resident companies over resident providers, the Ethiopian government introduced VAT at 15% on these types of transactions.

Non-resident digital service providers will be required to register for VAT if they exceed an annual threshold of ETB 2 million (approx. £12,200).

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