አዲሱን የተጨማሪ እሴት ታክስ ህግ እንዴት እንረዳው? ቆይታ ከሀብታሙ ጥላሁን ጋር

In this thought-provoking and engaging episode of the Legal Plus Podcast, we dive deep into Ethiopia’s brand new VAT Proclamation No. 1341/2024 with the tax expert Habtamu Tilahun. Whether you're a business owner, digital entrepreneur, policymaker, or just a curious citizen, this conversation will give you the clarity you need on how the country’s VAT landscape is changing—and why it matters. We unpack the key changes in the law, including how digital services and remote transactions are now taxed, what the new VAT law means for small businesses, and how these reforms could affect prices, compliance, and the informal sector. Habtamu brings expert insight with a touch of humor, breaking down complex legal concepts through real-world examples and practical scenarios. From who benefits and who may be burdened by the reform, to what Ethiopia’s future tax system could look like—this episode is your go-to guide for understanding VAT reform in Ethiopia. Tune in to learn: • The Basics of Value Added Tax • The Constitutionality of VAT Tax • What changed in Ethiopia’s VAT law and why it matters • How the reform affects local and international businesses • What digital service providers and online platforms need to know • The possible economic and social impacts of the law • Habtamu’s expert advice for businesses and policymakers alikeNote: This episode is recorded on February 26, 2025. #sewasewmultimedia #podcast #legal #legalplus #tax #taxadvice Chapters 00:00 - 01:16 - Intro 01:16 - 02:32 - Guest Introduction 02:32 - 06:15 - Investigating Tax and Customs Related Crimes 06:15 - 09:51 - Tax Related Myth 9:51 - 23:05 - Basics of Value Added Tax 23:05 - 26:57 - Why New Vat Law 26:57 - 48:16 - Constitutional Base for Vat Laws : State or Federal? 48:16 - 57:15 - Need for Promulgation 57:15 - 1:06:04 - Reorganization : Key Changes in The New Vat Law 1:06:04 - 1:19:25 - Digital Economy : Key Changes in The New Vat Law 1:19:25 - 1:26:58 - Who Benefits and Who Pays More? 1:26:58 - 1:39:14 - Alert for businesses on compliance 1:39:14 - 1:43:10 - Final remark on the new VAT proclamation 1:43:10 - 1:45:15 - Contact information and conclusion