Ethiopia - Obtain Coffee Management Agent Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain a Coffee management agent certificate in Ethiopia the person should approach Ethiopian coffee and Tea authority contact link or the applicant should contact Ministry of agriculture location link
2. There you will be issued with application form from the authority.
3. Applicant has to fill-in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. Applicant must make sure to carry documents that are listed under “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. Submit the completed application form and pay the required application fee of and submit the receipt as proof of payment.
6. The Board field officers will inspect the application make recommendations on the application and forward their report forwarded to Board’s Headquarters for the ultimate Board approval.
7. Upon a successful approval, the Applicant is notified by E-mail or SMS.
8. Once the license processing is done the coffee nursery License is issued within 90 days to the applicant by the Managing Director of coffee and tea authority.

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Required Documents

• A certified copy of certificate of incorporation.
• A certified copy of memorandum and articles of association.
• Names of Company directors, individual National ID/Passport No, Pin Numbers and certificate of good conduct.
• Names and addresses of two business referees.
• Tax compliance certificate from Ethiopia Revenue Authority for the Company and Directors.
• Compliance with Statutory requirements, including but not limited to Safety & Occupational Health Certificate and Local Authority Business Permit.
• A certified copy of a comprehensive insurance cover from a reputable firm proportionate to volume of coffee handled as per insurance valuation.
• Clearance certificate by the Coffee Exchange.
• A letter of intent from an approved bank to give a guarantee.
• A bank guarantee worth between US$ 1,000,000 and US$ 12,000,000 or one and half times the Free on Directorate value of the coffee transacted on each particular case less the transaction cost, whichever is higher (after the Directorate approves the application).
• Undertaking to deduct and remit statutory levies based on the auction/declared value of coffee.
• Undertaking to deduct and remit growers’ obligations.
• Undertaking to furnish the Directorate with monthly marketing returns.
• Proof of engaging services of a coffee liquorer registered by the Directorate.
• Any other requirements that may be prescribed by the Directorate from time to time.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone: +251 118 33 30 51
Email: [email protected]
Contact details link

Ministry of Agriculture
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone: +251 11 646 0746
Contact details location link

Eligibility

• Any person, cooperative society, group or company interested in rendering management services (professional services) in respect of coffee farms or pulping stations. i.e, act as a coffee management agent.

Fees

• Certificate fees are communicated by the board after approval.

Validity

• The license is valid for the period of one year.

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Processing Time

The processing of new license is takes up to maximum 90 days.

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Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Principal Office
• Branches (if any)
• Postal Address
• Physical address
• L.R. Number/ Plot Number (Title deed)
• Services to be offered

Need for the Document

• A Coffee management agent certificate authorizes the holder to act as a management agent and offer professional services in the coffee industry.
• No person can act as a coffee management agent unless he is the holder of a current license issued in respect thereof by the Board after consultation with the Director.

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