Investor Services
Access practical guidance on licensing, land facilitation, investor support, diaspora assistance, and service feedback through one clear investor services page.
Choose the Service Area You Need
Use the panels below to move between service categories, investment processes, and feedback channels. The content is organized to make core investor information easier to understand and access.
Services for Investors and Diaspora Stakeholders
Browse SIIB service areas below. Each service category includes concise guidance and detailed items that expand like an FAQ.
Investment Licensing
SIIB provides licensing services for domestic investors and Ethiopians in diaspora, including permit issuance and support related to renewal and amendment.
SIIB issues investment licenses for domestic investors and Ethiopians in diaspora. Eligible business forms include sole proprietorship, PLC, joint venture, and share company, with requirements varying by business form.
Renewal support is provided for existing investment permits and related incentive-linked licensing matters where applicable.
SIIB also supports investors who seek to amend, upgrade, or expand an existing investment, particularly where incentive-linked eligibility applies.
Land Facilitation
SIIB provides information and support related to investment land requests and project expansion needs in coordination with the appropriate bodies.
Investors can obtain guidance on land-related requirements, access to land information, and support in understanding the relevant process for investment land needs.
Investors seeking project expansion can receive facilitation support on land-related needs, depending on project scope and applicable administrative requirements.
Investor Facilitation
SIIB offers practical support through information services, project guidance, investor facilitation, aftercare, and grievance response.
Guidance includes investment opportunities, licensing requirements, renewal of incentives, land for investment, priority investment areas, and related information.
Investors can receive support during project preparation and processing, including guidance on documentation, procedures, and relevant service channels.
Aftercare services include follow-up support for investors, facilitation for ongoing needs, and redress of grievances or service concerns.
Diaspora Investment Support
SIIB supports Ethiopians in diaspora with investment information, licensing guidance, and coordination for diaspora-related investment activity in the region.
Ethiopians in diaspora can obtain information on investment opportunities, available business forms, and service channels relevant to diaspora participation.
SIIB coordinates diaspora efforts and activities in the region and supports investors of Ethiopian origin with permit guidance and related facilitation.
How to Invest
This section summarizes core entry routes and processes based on SIIB’s published service information.
Investments may be carried out as a sole proprietorship, an enterprise established in Ethiopia or abroad, a public enterprise established in accordance with relevant law, or a cooperative society.
The published minimum capital requirement includes USD 200,000 for a single foreign investment project, USD 150,000 for joint foreign-domestic investment, and lower thresholds for certain technical consultancy and related services. For domestic investment in Somali Region, the stated minimum capital threshold for issuing an investment license is ETB 1,500,000.
For domestic investors and Ethiopians in diaspora, the process begins by collecting information from SIIB, obtaining the application form, and submitting the signed form together with a project proposal or business plan.
Depending on the business form, applicants also submit valid identification, bank evidence of financial capacity, photographs, and, for PLC, JV, or share company applications, authenticated Articles and Memorandum of Association.
Investors first receive guidance on requirements, project preparation, and land-related information. Facilitation then proceeds through the appropriate channels depending on the project type and authority requirements.
Investors seeking to expand or upgrade an existing eligible investment may require support on amended licensing or incentive-linked processing. SIIB provides guidance according to the nature of the expansion.
Investor support may include information and data provision, licensing support, facilitation, aftercare, and grievance response. Cases involving wholly foreign-owned investment, joint domestic-foreign investment, and certain federal matters fall under the Ethiopian Investment Commission.
Investor Inquiry and Feedback Channels
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Investor Inquiry
For questions about investment opportunities, licensing, land facilitation, quotations, and investor support services, use the official inquiry form.
Open Investor Inquiry Form
This form is intended for investor inquiries, quotations, and service-related questions.
General Feedback
Share comments and suggestions to help improve SIIB services, communication, investor support, and overall user experience.
Open General Feedback Form
Use this channel to submit suggestions, comments, and general service feedback.
Report a Problem
Report service issues, process delays, technical problems, or other concerns that require attention and follow-up.
Open Problem Report Form
Use this channel to report service issues, delays, or technical problems requiring attention.