Ethiopia - Apply for Tax Return

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The application form for tax return in Ethiopia is available in the offices that are under the Ministry of Revenue department.
2. The location link of the Ministry of Revenue Department is – format
3. The applicant must make sure to carry all the related documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Applicant should fill-in all the necessary details in the application form.
5. Applicant should attach the photocopies of the related documents that are required for the procedure to complete along with the application form before submitting it.
6. This process is free of charge.
7. The application form and the attached documents will be verified by the concerned authorities.
8. The process gets over almost instantly and the document will be issued.
   

Apply Online

1. The application form is available in the following link – format
2. If the applicant is an existing user, then, provide login credentials like - Email ID or Phone number & the password in Password box and click “Login”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, then, click on the “Register” option for new registration.
4. Now in Account Registration page, the applicant has to enter basic details like – Account Type, Name, Father’s Name, Grand Father Name, Mobile Number, Password, Confirm Password, Captcha and click “Register”.
5. Now login with the registered credentials.
6. Applicant must upload the digital copies of the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. After entering all the details in the form, the applicant must click on the “Submit” button.
8. This process is free of charge.
9. After the above-mentioned procedures get completed, the process will be over within a day.
   

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Required Documents

The documents that are required for the application process are as follows:

• Tax Invoices
• Payment Slips
• Audited financial statements
• Capital allowances computation
• Detailed statement of profits from each transaction
• Audited financial statements and tax computations (non-resident companies)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa.
Address: Ministry of Foreign Revenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact: +251115528577
Location link: format

Eligibility

Any individual or entity that carries out a taxable transaction

Fees

This process is free of charge.

Validity

Valid for a period of one year.

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Processing Time

The process takes one day or less than that.

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Instructions

• The applicant must be registered by the Ethiopian Tax Authority as a tax pay.
• Endeavor to file returns within the given period of time.
• Failure to submit returns in a given period of time can lead to penalty.
• All companies are required to file and forward raxes on an actual basis.
• Returns may be submitted in person or through a tax agent.
• If an agent is contacted, ensure that he / she is authorized to rendered the desired services in the country.
  

Required Information

The information that are required for applying are:

• Name and address of applicant
• Nature of business
• Details of bankers
  

Companies in the primary market filing monthly Returns will in addition provide the following information,

• Type of offer
• Services rendered
• Amount of value added tax payable
  

Companies in the secondary market filing monthly Returns will in addition provide the following information,

• Number and value of transactions
• Commission received
• Amount of tax deducted at source
• Amount of value added tax payable
  

Need for the Document

A tax return is a document prepared and filed to the tax authority of given country by either an individual or company to declare his / her / its liability for taxation. The tax return can either be an income tax return / Annual Tax Return, PAYE return, Value Added Tax return, or any other tax return. The tax authority in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority.

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