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Summary of Doing Business 2018: Ethiopia

Core Content

The Doing Business 2018 report by the World Bank Group evaluates the regulatory environment for businesses in 190 economies, focusing on 11 key indicators. These indicators assess the ease of doing business by measuring procedures, time, and cost for various business activities. Ethiopia is profiled in this report, with data collected for Addis Ababa, the largest business city.

Main Topics and Indicators

The report covers the following main topics:

1. Starting a Business
2. Dealing with Construction Permits
3. Getting Electricity
4. Registering Property
5. Getting Credit
6. Protecting Minority Investors
7. Paying Taxes
8. Trading Across Borders
9. Enforcing Contracts
10. Resolving Insolvency
11. Labor Market Regulation

Key Information for Ethiopia

1. Starting a Business

• Procedures: 12 procedures for both men and women.
• Time: 33 days for both men and women.
• Cost: 57.8% of income per capita for both men and women.
• Paid-in Minimum Capital: 0.0% of income per capita (no requirement).
• Performance: Ethiopia's DTF score for this indicator is 57.8, ranking it 12th in Sub-Saharan Africa and 130th globally.

2. Dealing with Construction Permits

• Procedures: 13 procedures.
• Time: 130 days.
• Cost: 16.5% of warehouse value.
• Building Quality Control Index: 7.0 (out of 15), ranking Ethiopia 13th in Sub-Saharan Africa and 130th globally.
• Performance: Ethiopia's DTF score for this indicator is 16.5, ranking it 130th globally.

3. Other Indicators (Summary)

• Getting Electricity: Procedures, time, and cost to connect to the grid; reliability and tariff transparency.
• Registering Property: Procedures, time, and cost to transfer property; quality of land administration.
• Getting Credit: Movable collateral laws and credit information systems.
• Protecting Minority Investors: Rights of minority shareholders in related-party transactions and corporate governance.
• Paying Taxes: Payments, time, and total tax rate for a firm to comply with all tax regulations.
• Trading Across Borders: Time and cost to export and import goods.
• Enforcing Contracts: Time and cost to resolve commercial disputes; quality of judicial processes.
• Resolving Insolvency: Time, cost, outcome, and recovery rate for insolvency; legal framework strength.
• Labor Market Regulation: Flexibility in employment regulation and aspects of job quality.

Methodology

• The distance to frontier (DTF) score measures how far an economy is from the best performance observed across all economies since 2005. It ranges from 0 (lowest performance) to 100 (frontier).
• The ease of doing business ranking is determined by sorting the DTF scores, with 1 being the best.
• The report uses a standardized business model for consistency across economies, assuming a 100% domestically owned limited liability company with 5 owners, no legal entities, and start-up capital equal to 10 times income per capita.
• For Ethiopia, the standardized company operates in Addis Ababa, with a paid-in minimum capital requirement of 0% and no gender-specific differences in procedures, time, or cost.

Data Collection and Assumptions

• Standardized Company:
  • Legal form: Private Limited Company (PLC)
  • Start-up capital: 10 times income per capita
  • Employees: 10–50 domestic nationals
  • Company deed: 10 pages long
• Assumptions:
  • Required information is readily available.
  • No bribes are paid.
  • Procedures are completed without prior contact with officials.
  • The company does not qualify for investment incentives or special benefits.

Notes on the Report

• The report does not include labor market regulation in the aggregate DTF score or ranking.
• Detailed subnational reports are provided for cities and regions within each economy, allowing for comparisons between locations and with the 190 economies.
• The methodology and detailed procedures are available on the Doing Business website (http://www.doingbusiness.org/methodology).

Conclusion

The Doing Business 2018 report provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory environment in Ethiopia, highlighting the procedures, time, and cost involved in key business activities. While Ethiopia's performance is relatively low compared to other economies, the report serves as a benchmark for reform and a tool for improving the business climate. The data collected is based on standardized assumptions and is intended to encourage regulatory reforms that enhance efficiency and competitiveness.