The new investment code opens all sectors except large-scale energy projects, transport and financial services to foreign investment. Documentation Bill of Lading No special regulations. The value, gross weight, volume measurement, marks of identification, numbers, and name and address of the consignee should be shown. It should be signed by a responsible member of the exporting firm, and certified by a chamber of commerce. Facsimile signatures are not acceptable.
Consular legalisation is necessary only when requested by the importer.
The commercial invoice is a combined certificate of origin and invoice, and should be issued in a minimum of three copies. The invoice must be that the original manufacturer or supplier and must be signed and dated. It is advisable for exporters to obtain the number of the Exchange Control Permit before shipping the goods, and to include this number and the date of issue on the invoice. This will facilitate release of foreign exchange by the National Bank in Ethiopia. The commercial invoice must be signed by a responsible member of the firm and certified by a chamber of commerce.