Dissolution and Winding-Up

by | Jan 24, 2026 | Practice Areas

Million Alemu & Partners Legal Services LLP (MAP) offers tailored legal support for businesses undergoing closure, dissolution, or restructuring in Ethiopia. Whether you’re winding down operations voluntarily, facing insolvency, or preparing for a strategic exit, we guide you through the legal complexities to ensure a smooth and compliant transition.

We work closely with business owners, shareholders, and management teams to mitigate legal risks, protect stakeholder interests, and meet all regulatory requirements related to business closure.

Our Services Include:

  • Dissolution Advice: We offer strategic guidance on the dissolution process, address tax implications and outlining the legal and regulatory requirements and other legal aspects related to the dissolution and winding up of company.
  • Legal Documentation: We draft and file all required dissolution documents, including resolutions, notices, and final accounts, in compliance with Ethiopian corporate laws.
  • Regulatory Compliance: We ensure adherence to all legal obligations during the dissolution process, including notifications to relevant authorities and the settlement of outstanding liabilities.
  • Shareholder and Stakeholder Communication: We facilitate clear communication with shareholders and other stakeholders throughout the dissolution process, addressing concerns to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Asset Liquidation: We assist in the orderly liquidation of company assets, managing sales and distributions in accordance with legal and contractual obligations.
  • Debt Settlement: We advise on the resolution of outstanding debts and obligations, negotiating with creditors, and handling claims effectively.

Employment and Immigration

by | Jan 23, 2026 | Practice Areas

Million Alemu & Partners Legal Services LLP (MAP) provides comprehensive legal services in both employment and immigration law, focusing on compliance-driven strategies to protect clients’ investments and minimize disputes. With experience across industries such as manufacturing, construction, financial services, technology, and more, we advise national and multinational corporations, NGOs, and diplomatic missions.

Employment Law Services

  • We ensure that our clients fully understand and comply with Ethiopian labor laws, offering services such as drafting, reviews, and negotiates employment-related documents and ensure it’s legal compliance, employee handbooks, and internal workplace policies, and ensuring employee rights are safeguarded.
  • We assist individuals and businesses in obtaining the necessary work permit.
  • We assist in structuring employee benefits and compensation packages that comply with local regulations, ensuring fairness and legal soundness.
  • We advise on lawful termination procedures, severance packages, and managing redundancies while ensuring full compliance with labor laws.
  • We offer efficient dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, and litigation, resolving employment-related conflicts swiftly and effectively.

 

Immigration Law Services

  • We assist businesses in obtaining the necessary residence visas, and immigration documents for expatriate employees.
  • We handle visa and permit applications for family members and dependents of expatriate employees, ensuring smooth processing.
  • We provide advice on creating effective immigration policies that align with business goals and comply with Ethiopian regulations.
  • We ensures businesses comply with Ethiopian immigration laws, supporting record-keeping, reporting, and employee documentation.
  • We offer expert guidance on acquiring Ethiopian citizenship and permanent residency, simplifying the legal complexities.

FinTech & Digital Financial Services

by | Jan 22, 2026 | Practice Areas

Million Alemu & Partners Legal Services LLP (MAP) provides end-to-end legal support to fintech companies and digital financial service providers operating in Ethiopia’s evolving regulatory environment. We assist clients from establishment through ongoing regulatory compliance and product development.

Key Services:

  • Licensing Advisory: We assist Payment Instrument Issuers, Payment System Operators, and other digital financial service providers in obtaining regulatory licenses.
  • Regulatory Compliance: We advise on compliance with directives and guidelines issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia.
  • Product Structuring: We support the legal structuring of fintech products and digital payment solutions.
  • Regulatory Engagement: We provide strategic advisory in engagements with financial regulators and supervisory authorities.

Intellectual Property

by | Jan 21, 2026 | Practice Areas

Million Alemu & Partners Legal Services LLP (MAP) offers specialized legal services in intellectual property (IP) to help clients protect and manage their trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs. Our expertise ensures your IP assets are safeguarded and optimized for business success.

Our Services Include:

  • Trademark Related Services: As one of the few licensed trademark agents by the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office, we provide the following:
  • Search and Clearance: We conduct comprehensive trademark searches to assess availability and registrability.
  • Registration: We assist in the registration of trademarks to secure exclusive rights and protection against infringement.
  • Renewal: We provide renewal services of trademark license and check the current status of trademark to ensure it’s in good standing before renewal.
  • Enforcement: We represent clients in trademark infringement cases, seeking remedies through negotiation or litigation.
  • Portfolio Management: We advise on the maintenance and renewal of trademark registrations, and managing trademark portfolios.

 

Patent and Utility Model Related Services

Our patent and utility model services include:

  • Patent and utility model Search: We perform searches to evaluate the novelty and patentability of inventions.
  • Registration: We guide clients through the patent and utility model application process to secure protection for inventions and innovations.
  • Renewal: We provide renewal services of patent and utility model license and check the current status of patent and utility model to ensure it’s in good standing before renewal.
  • Patent and utility model Enforcement: We enforce patent and utility model rights against infringement and managing disputes.
  • Patent Strategy: We advise on effective patent and utility model filing strategies and portfolio management.

 

Copyright Related Services

We assist with:

  • Registration: We facilitate the registration of copyrights for original works, including literary, artistic, and musical creations.
  • Licensing and Assignment: We draft and negotiate agreements for the licensing and transfer of copyright rights.
  • Renewal: We provide renewal services of copyright license and check the current status of copyright to ensure it’s in good standing before renewal.
  • Infringement Actions: We represent clients in copyright infringement cases to seek remedies for unauthorized use.

 

Industrial Design Related Services

Our support includes:

  • Design Search: We conduct searches to verify the novelty and registrability of industrial designs.
  • Registration: We assist with the registration of industrial designs to protect the visual appearance of products.
  • Renewal: We provide renewal services of industrial design license and check the current status of industrial design to ensure it’s in good standing before renewal.
  • Enforcement: We act against unauthorized use or infringement of registered industrial designs.
  • Design Strategy: We advise on the protection and commercialization of industrial designs to enhance market position.

 

MAP’s dedicated IP team provides effective solutions to ensure robust protection and strategic management of your intellectual property assets, aligning with your business objectives and enhancing your competitive advantage.

Investment

by | Jan 20, 2026 | Practice Areas

At Million Alemu & Partners Legal Services LLP (MAP), we specialize in providing comprehensive legal solutions to investors navigating Ethiopia’s complex legal environment. Our expertise spans business formation, investment law, regulatory compliance, and tailored legal strategies to help businesses thrive.

Permits and Licensing: We assists clients with obtaining all necessary permits and licenses required to operate in Ethiopia. This includes investment permits, commercial registration certificates, business licenses, and tax registrations. Additionally, we facilitate and manage the registration of foreign capital in local banks to meet Ethiopian regulatory standards.

Investment Law and Business Formation: We offer expert guidance on Ethiopian investment laws, assisting clients with the incorporation and registration of subsidiary companies, branch offices, and project offices for foreign companies. We ensure businesses comply with all commercial registration, business licensing, and tax regulation requirements. Our services also include setting up commercial representation offices for foreign enterprises entering the Ethiopian market.

Due Diligence and Documentation: We conduct thorough legal due diligence customized to each investor’s sector, identifying any potential risks or regulatory hurdles. Our firm prepares, authenticates, and registers essential documents from abroad, ensuring full compliance with Ethiopian law. We draft and review critical documents such as powers of attorney, board resolutions, and company formation agreements to provide investors with peace of mind.

Comprehensive Investment Support: We provide holistic support for investors by assisting in land acquisition, connecting businesses with essential utilities, and securing special investment approvals for projects operating in restricted or priority areas. For clients exiting the Ethiopian market, MAP offers de-registration services, ensuring a smooth transition and repatriation of investments.

Why Choose MAP for Investment Legal Services?

We have extensive experience in working with local and international clients across various sectors. With a deep understanding of Ethiopian investment laws, we provide strategic, reliable, and efficient legal services tailored to meet the needs of each client. Whether you are starting a new venture, expanding your business, or analyzing complex regulations, MAP is your trusted partner for legal excellence.

Merger and Acquisition

by | Jan 19, 2026 | Practice Areas

Million Alemu & Partners Legal Services LLP (MAP) provides comprehensive legal services in mergers and acquisitions, guiding clients through the complexities of the M&A process with a focus on compliance, risk management, and value maximization. With deep experience in representing both buyers and sellers across various industries in Ethiopia, we ensure that transactions are structured efficiently and legally sound.

Our Services Include:

  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation: We draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, shareholder agreements, and other transactional documents, protecting the interests of our clients and ensuring all terms are clearly defined and enforceable.
  • Regulatory Compliance: We navigate Ethiopian regulatory requirements, including the approval processes from relevant government bodies such as the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration and the Ethiopian Competition Commission, ensuring smooth and compliant transactions.
  • Transaction Structuring: We assist in structuring M&A deals to comply with Ethiopian laws while maximizing tax efficiency and minimizing risk, whether it involves asset acquisitions, share purchases, or mergers.
  • Post-Transaction Integration: We support clients in the integration process after the completion of M&A deals, ensuring compliance with corporate governance regulations, employment law, and other post-merger obligations.
  • Dispute Resolution: We resolve disputes arise during or after the M&A process, we provide robust representation in litigation or arbitration, ensuring that the transaction is completed in a fair and just manner.
  • Due Diligence: We conduct thorough legal, financial, and operational due diligence to uncover potential risks and liabilities, ensuring clients are well-informed before moving forward with any transaction.