Ethiopia at a Glance
Our Services in Ethiopia
Everything you need to employ in Ethiopia
Employer of Record
Hire in Ethiopia without a local entity. We become the legal employer — ERCA PAYE, POESSA pension (18%), and Labour Proclamation 1156/2019 compliance managed end-to-end.
Payroll Processing
Fully managed Ethiopian payroll — ERCA PAYE (10–35%), POESSA pension (7% employee + 11% employer), NBE FX compliance, and itemised payslips every cycle.
HR Outsourcing
Full-service HR for Ethiopia — employment contracts in Amharic and English, leave management, disciplinary procedures, and ongoing advisory under Labour Proclamation 1156/2019.
Hire Employees in Ethiopia
EOR vs entity vs contractor — a complete guide for foreign companies building teams in Ethiopia. Active in 72 hours without Ethiopian entity registration.
Work Permits
Ethiopia work permit and employment visa applications via the Ministry of Labour (MOLSA). Full process management including labour market test and DIA residence permit.
Why Ethiopia
Why international organisations choose Ethiopia
African Union Headquarters
Addis Ababa hosts the African Union and is home to hundreds of international organisations, UN agencies, and embassies — making it Africa's premier diplomatic and institutional hub.
Africa's Second Largest Population
With 120+ million people, Ethiopia offers one of Africa's largest and most cost-competitive labour pools — well-suited to manufacturing, logistics, BPO, and development sector operations.
Labour Proclamation 1156/2019 Modernised
Ethiopia's 2019 Labour Proclamation introduced clearer employee protections and employer obligations — a more predictable framework for international employers.
NGO and Development Sector Hub
Ethiopia is one of Africa's largest development sector markets. International NGOs, bilateral agencies, and UN bodies have operated in Ethiopia for decades.
Ethiopian Airlines Infrastructure
Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest carrier and operates the continent's most extensive route network — making Addis Ababa Africa's best-connected city for international teams.
Growing BPO and ICT Sector
Addis Ababa's Ethiopia ICT Park and government investment in digital infrastructure are building a skilled technology and BPO workforce at competitive salary levels.
Why Two Max Group
East Africa's compliance-first HR partner
Operating across East Africa since 2011 — Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
Institute of Human Resource Management certified — the professional benchmark for HR practice in the region.
Zero-penalty compliance record across 385+ client accounts since inception.
EOR and payroll services live within 72 hours. No Ethiopian entity required.
A named senior consultant who knows your account — not an anonymous support queue.
One relationship for Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Consistent standards, local expertise.
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Ready to operate in Ethiopia?
EOR, payroll, HR, and work permits — all managed by Two Max Group. Active in 72 hours.