Tax Consultation & Compliance

Stay compliant, reduce tax burdens, and avoid penalties — all through Apex’s expert tax support tailored for Ethiopian businesses.

We provide end-to-end tax consultation, reporting, and facilitation services that ensure your business meets legal obligations while strategically managing its tax position.

Our services include:

● VAT Filing & Advisory

• Monthly VAT declaration and report submission
• Review of supporting invoices to ensure VAT deductibility
• Guidance on VAT exemptions, zero-rated supplies, and sector-specific treatments

● Withholding Tax (WHT) Management

• Accurate WHT calculations on rent, services, consultancy, and other applicable payments
• Timely reporting and submission to the Ministry of Revenues
• Issuance of withholding tax receipts and summary reports to clients

● Turnover Tax (TOT) Reporting

• Quarterly TOT declaration and reconciliation
• Advisory for sole proprietors and small businesses under the TOT regime
• TOT compliance review to avoid underreporting risks

● Profit Tax Advisory & Declaration

• Annual income tax calculation based on your financial statements
• Identification of allowable and disallowable expenses under Proclamation No. 286/2002
• Preparation and submission of audited financials (if required)

● Tax Audit Preparation & Defense

• Organizing and reviewing documents for audits
• Representing your company in tax audit discussions
• Responding to audit findings and negotiating outcomes in your best interest