East Africa · Employer of Record
Employer of Record Ethiopia — Hire Without a Local Entity
Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country and one of the continent's fastest-growing economies. With a large, cost-competitive workforce and strategic access to landlocked East Africa, Ethiopia is increasingly attractive for manufacturing, logistics, and development sector organisations. Two Max Group acts as your legal employer in Ethiopia under Labour Proclamation 1156/2019.
48–72 hrs
Employee Active
Director
Personally Manages
14+ Years
East Africa Practice
KES 0
Statutory Penalties
Market Context
Why Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a population of over 120 million and GDP growth averaging 7%+ per year over the past decade. Addis Ababa hosts the African Union headquarters and hundreds of international organisations, making it a key hub for development sector and diplomatic operations across the continent.
—Addis Ababa hosts the African Union and is Africa's diplomatic capital
—Ethiopia has the largest military-age population in Africa — abundant skilled labour supply
—The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) framework facilitates foreign investment
—Labour Proclamation 1156/2019 modernised Ethiopian employment law significantly
—Growing ICT and business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in Addis Ababa
—Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest carrier — strong logistics infrastructure
What Is Included
Full EOR Scope
Compliant employment contract drafting (Labour Proclamation 1156/2019)
PAYE calculation and monthly ERCA (Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority) remittance
Private Organisation Employees Pension registration and contributions (18% total)
Annual leave and statutory entitlement management
Payslip generation and payroll records in ETB
Employee onboarding documentation and work permit coordination
Termination management — notice periods, severance, and dispute handling
Local HR advisory and Labour Proclamation interpretation
Onboarding Process
From brief to active in 72 hours
01
Submit Enquiry
Complete the engagement form. A Director contacts you within one business day.
02
Scoped Proposal
Fixed-fee proposal with compliance obligations, timelines, and deliverables.
03
Employment Contract
Ethiopian-law compliant contract drafted and executed for your employee.
04
Payroll Active
Statutory registrations, deductions, and first payroll run handled end-to-end.
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Employment Law
Ethiopia 2025/26
Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 · Private Organisation Employees Pension Proclamation No. 715/2011
CurrencyETB (Ethiopian Birr)
Corporate Tax30%
PAYE Rate10% – 35% progressive
Pension — Employee7% of gross salary
Pension — Employer11% of gross salary
Annual Leave14 days (year 1), increasing with seniority
Maternity Leave30 days before + 60 days after birth (paid)
Notice Period30–90 days (seniority-dependent)
Official LanguagesAmharic, English (business)
CapitalAddis Ababa
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