Value Added Tax (VAT) registration in Ethiopia
How to register for Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ethiopia
Who are taxpayer of Value Added Tax (VAT)?
A person who carries on taxable activity is required to file an application for VAT registration with the Authority if;
A) Compulsory VAT registration
The total value of taxable transactions in a 12-month period with provide proof that it is more than a million;
- Proof of permanent residence, residence or place of business;
- Bank account book,
- Tax Payer Registration Certificate,
- Business license certificate;
b) Voluntary VAT registration
Evidence of 75% of taxable transactions are with those registered for VAT,
- Permanent place of residence, residence or business, approved account book;
- Bank account book,
- Taxpayer Identification Number Certificate,
- Business License Main Registration Business License Certificate,
c) Separate VAT registration
- fixed place of residence, abode or business;
- Setting up an independent accounting system,
- Issuance of sub-branch number for the branch;
