Introducing Single Member Companies in Ethiopia. Major Theoretical and Legal Considerations

Introducing Single Member Companies in Ethiopia. Major Theoretical and Legal Considerations
Author: Jetu Edosa Chewaka
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2016-05
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3960670095

In an increasingly universalizing world, operating business in the form of companies is apparently becoming an indispensable aspect of modern commercial life. The major reason that led to the corporate form as the principal method of organization of commercial activity, among other things, is its advantage of limited liability. Limited liability, in its classical sense, implies the insulation of individual shareholders composing the company from the liability of company debts. Yet, the traditional corporate legal theory has confined the advantage of limited liability within the purview of multimember corporations, making it inaccessible to solo investors. However, quite recently, the historical relic of corporate theory that views corporations as a legally personified body of numerous subscribes of shares has undergone a sharp evolution, as have many other business practices and their legal bases. The purpose of this thesis is to look into notable literature on major corporate theories and analyze whether it would be applicable to single member companies (SMC). It also seeks to compare major legal frameworks governing SMC’s in comparative jurisdictions to show the legal and theoretical implications of introducing SMC’s into the Ethiopian corporate legal system.

Introducing Single Member Companies in Ethiopia

Introducing Single Member Companies in Ethiopia
Author: Jetu Edosa Chewaka
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2016-02-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3960675097

In an increasingly universalizing world, operating business in the form of companies is apparently becoming an indispensable aspect of modern commercial life. The major reason that led to the corporate form as the principal method of organization of commercial activity, among other things, is its advantage of limited liability. Limited liability, in its classical sense, implies the insulation of individual shareholders composing the company from the liability of company debts. Yet, the traditional corporate legal theory has confined the advantage of limited liability within the purview of multimember corporations, making it inaccessible to solo investors. However, quite recently, the historical relic of corporate theory that views corporations as a legally personified body of numerous subscribes of shares has undergone a sharp evolution, as have many other business practices and their legal bases. The purpose of this study is to look into notable literature on major corporate theories and analyze whether it would be applicable to single member companies (SMC). It also seeks to compare major legal frameworks governing SMC’s in comparative jurisdictions to show the legal and theoretical implications of introducing SMC’s into the Ethiopian corporate legal system.

Formulate the Guiding Elements and Draft the Rules that Would Help to Introduce Single Member Companies in Ethiopia

Formulate the Guiding Elements and Draft the Rules that Would Help to Introduce Single Member Companies in Ethiopia
Author: Ermias Birhanu Alaro
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2016-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3954894491

Since Liechtenstein, as the first country in the world, acknowledged the legal position of Single Member Liability Companies by statute law, this type of company has been legally recognized in an increasing number of countries. But in practice, England is the first country which paved the way to one man company practice with the Solomon case. Single Member Company emerged and developed rapidly in recent years, for the reason of their strong economic, political and legal theoretical basis. As a result, we can dig into their emergence and development from a social and historical point of view. It is helpful to encourage investment, develop economy and facilitate employment, and more freedom to the owner of the company. When compared with ordinary types of companies, Single Member Companies' legal character lies in the singularity of shareholder and the particularity of its corporate governance structure. Thus it increases the possibility for the single shareholder to abuse the rights and damage the interests of companies’ creditors and tax authority. In order to protect the company's creditors, it is necessary to regulate single member company strictly and set up integrated creditors protection rules. Therefore, the legal status for Single Person Companies should be authorized and as well positively standardized in order to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Ethiopia has suitable conditions when we analyse the factual situation of a country to introduce and to benefit from the advantage of one man companies.

Doing Business 2020

Doing Business 2020
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464814414

Seventeen in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2020 measures aspects of regulation affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity.

An Enterprise Map of Ethiopia

An Enterprise Map of Ethiopia
Author: John Sutton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781907994005

This title describes the history and current capabilities of Ethiopia's leading industrial companies, focusing on 50 key large and mid-size firms.

An Introduction to the Legal History of Ethiopia, 1434-1974

An Introduction to the Legal History of Ethiopia, 1434-1974
Author: ʼAbarā Ǧambaré
Publisher:
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN:

This is the first English-language overview of the history of Ethiopian law. It describes the main features of its unique development on the basis of indigenous customary law and Roman-Byzantine legal traditions. The study also pays attention to the codification of laws and modernization of the judicial system undertaken in the reign of Emperor Haile Sellassie (1930-1974), and to matters of procedural and court justice. Throughout, topics and areas for further research are identified.

Ethiopian Business Law for the School of Business. an Immediate Class Packet Reference

Ethiopian Business Law for the School of Business. an Immediate Class Packet Reference
Author: Samuel Maireg Biresaw
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2018-03-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9783668702455

Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Law, grade: 95, course: Business Law, language: English, abstract: This paper briefly enumerates and digests all the elements and legal principles constituting the Ethiopian Laws of Business. It is an educational module that is written as an immediate class packet reference to the School of Business students all over the universities in Ethiopia.

OECD Principles of Corporate Governance

OECD Principles of Corporate Governance
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 1999-10-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264173706

These principles of corporate governance, endorsed by the OECD Council at Ministerial level in 1999, provide guidelines and standards to insure inclusion, accountability and abilit to attract capital.

Boosting Growth

Boosting Growth
Author: Japan International Cooperation Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2010
Genre: Economic assistance, Japanese
ISBN: 9784863570139