Coffee Transaction and Tax on Exported Coffee in Ethiopia: Regulations and Procedures
Coffee is the major foreign currency generating export product of Ethiopia; Ethiopia is known for its high quality, organic Arabica Coffee and also as the birth place of the commodity. A large number of exporters are engaged in coffee exporting from Ethiopia and even more number of people are engaged in businesses that involve in farming/ producing the product to finally supplying it to the exporters. Hence the authorities have been paying attention to regulate the marketing process. This article takes highlights from: 01 Coffee Quality and Marketing Proclamation No. 602/2008, Coffee Quality Control and Transaction Council of Ministers Regulations No. 161/2009 and Proclamation No.99/19998, Tax on Coffee Exported proclamation and its Amendment Proclamation No. 287/2002. Coffee Transaction Process Obligation of coffee suppliers Obligation of coffee exporters Obligations of Domestic Consumption Coffee Wholesalers Obligations of Coffee Roasters Obligation of Coffee Produce