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Ethiopia Import Process Compact Guide

The document outlines the step-by-step process for importing goods into Ethiopia, detailing necessary actions, platforms, and key documents required at each stage. Key steps include obtaining a trade license, registering for TIN and VAT, applying for an import permit, and paying duties and taxes. The process involves multiple entities including the Ministry of Trade, Revenue Office, and various banks and customs authorities.

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Ethiopia Import Process Compact Guide

The document outlines the step-by-step process for importing goods into Ethiopia, detailing necessary actions, platforms, and key documents required at each stage. Key steps include obtaining a trade license, registering for TIN and VAT, applying for an import permit, and paying duties and taxes. The process involves multiple entities including the Ministry of Trade, Revenue Office, and various banks and customs authorities.

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Ethiopia Import Process: Step-by-Step Guide

# Process What You Do Where to Go / Platform Key Document(s)

1 Obtain Trade License Register business for import MoTRI (Ministry of Trade) Business License

2 Register for TIN & VAT Get tax ID and VAT certificate ERCA (Revenue Office) TIN Certificate, VAT Registration

3 Open Bank Account Foreign exchange account Commercial Bank (e.g., CBE, Awash) Bank Account Info

4 Get Proforma Invoice Request from supplier Contact Foreign Supplier Proforma Invoice

5 Apply for Forex Bank submits forex request Your Bank (via NBE) Forex Approval Letter

6 Apply for Import Permit Upload docs & apply ESW Portal (www.esw.gov.et) Import Permit

7 Place Order & Pay Transfer money to supplier Your Bank Bank Payment Proof

8 Shipment of Goods Supplier ships goods Shipping Agent / Supplier Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

9 Submit Customs DeclarationRegister shipment ESW Portal / Agent Customs Declaration Form

10 Pay Duties & Taxes Pay assessed duties ERCA / ESW Portal Duty Payment Receipt

11 Goods Inspection & ReleaseGoods inspected & released Port / Airport / Dry Port Release Order, Clearance Certificate

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