Federal tax authorities phase out manual receipts for QR codes

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Ethiopia's federal tax authorities are advancing the final phase of their QR-coded receipt program. This initiative aims to overhaul the use of manual receipts in favor of digital QR codes.

Published on December 13, 2025, by Yitbarek Getachew in Addis Fortune. Federal tax authorities in Ethiopia are implementing the final phase of their QR-coded receipt initiative, described as an ambitious overhaul. This program seeks to replace manual receipts with digital QR codes to enhance efficiency and reliability in tax collection. The shift is part of broader efforts to modernize business practices in the country, potentially impacting enterprises and taxpayers by streamlining processes.

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