+251 22 21 21 121, +251 22 21 22 692 Adama City, Melka Adama Sub-City, Abba Gada Oromia, Ethiopia
The First
Economic Zone in Ethiopia

Soft policies

Soft Policies

At GSEZ, we ensure a secure, business-friendly environment backed by strong legal and institutional frameworks:

  • Guaranteed Protection of Private Property under Ethiopia’s Constitution and Investment Code.
  • Membership in Global Investment Treaties including:
    • Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
    • Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
    • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
  • Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements with multiple countries.
  • Duty-Free Personal Effects Import:
    • Foreign investors and Ethiopians abroad can bring in personal goods such as electronics, furniture, and appliances free of tax and duty.
  • Seamless Transferability of Personal Items among eligible investors, subject to simple regulatory approval.

These policies promote a stable, predictable, and investor-focused regulatory environment.