Last Change:
02/14/2024
Federal Income Tax Proclamation No. 979/2016
Year: 2016
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Work & Workplace rights
Description
The Federal Income Tax Proclamation of Ethiopia is a legislative framework established by the Ethiopian government to regulate the taxation of income at the federal level. This proclamation outlines the rules and regulations regarding the assessment, collection, and administration of income taxes in the country. It defines the various types of income that are subject to taxation, the rates at which they are taxed, and the procedures for filing tax returns and making tax payments. The proclamation also establishes the powers and responsibilities of the tax authorities in enforcing compliance and conducting audits. Its primary objective is to generate revenue for the government and ensure a fair and equitable tax system in Ethiopia.
Selected provisions
“Taxpayer” means a person liable for tax under this Proclamation.
“A resident individual is an individual who: a) b) c) 3/ has a domicile in Ethiopia; is a citizen of Ethiopia who is a consular, diplomatic, or similar official posted abroad; is present in Ethiopia, continuously or intermittently, for more than 183 days in a one-year period.”