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Government directives and proclamations from official sources, summarized in plain English — so you know what changed, who's affected, and what to do next.
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We monitor official government websites daily — National Bank of Ethiopia, Ministry of Justice, and more — for new directives and proclamations.
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Each document's full text is extracted from the official PDF and analyzed by AI to produce a plain-English summary of what changed and what it means.
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Latest policy updates
Updated daily from official Ethiopian government sources
FVD/01/2026 – IMPORT ON FRANCO VALUTA
This directive establishes a unified legal framework for Franco Valuta transactions, aiming to prevent foreign exchange abuse and illicit trade practices by setting clear rules for eligible users, permitted goods, documentation, and digital control systems. It also repeals a specific article from a previous directive (FXD/01/2024).
FXD/05/2026 – AMENDMENT TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE DIRECTIVE NO. FXD/01/2024
This directive amends Foreign Exchange Directive No. FXD/01/2024 by authorizing commercial banks to approve letters of credit and cash against documents for institutions holding foreign currency or retention accounts, without prior approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia. It also allows these institutions to initiate goods for shipment prior to bank approval, with payment processing subject to document verification.
Value Added Tax Refund Determination Directive
This directive outlines the conditions and procedures for Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds for registered persons, including specific provisions for zero-rated transactions, expedited refunds, and refunds for exempt entities. It also details the documentation required, the refund processing system based on risk assessment, and penalties for non-compliance.
Official sources, not summaries of summaries
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National Bank of Ethiopia
Directives on banking, foreign exchange, interest rates, and financial regulation
Ministry of Justice
Directives from all federal government bodies, registered officially
More sources
Ministry of Revenue, Ethiopian Investment Commission, and others
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