Licensing

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) is responsible for issuing licenses to intermediaries, reviewing applications from securities issuers, and approving various capital market products.

Overview

The Authority is mandated to issue licenses to intermediaries, consider various applications by issuers of securities, and approve the registration of Collective Investment Schemes, corporate actions, and restructurings, among other products offered in the capital markets.

Submission of Applications

To Apply For a License, Follow these Steps

  1. Complete the self assessment form and bring statutory documents to the ECMA office once complete.
  2. Submit your business plan, financial statements, and identification documents.
  3. Ensure all submissions comply with statutory provisions.
Self-Assessment

Required Documents

  • Completed application form
  • Business plan
  • Financial statements
  • Proof of compliance with statutory provisions
  • Identification documents of key personnel
  • Any other documents specified in the application form

Contact Information

  • For assistance with the application process, please contact:
  • Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA)
  • Phone: +251-11557-8250
  • Email: licensing@ecma.et
  • Address: Flamingo Area, Kirkos
  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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