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Creativity is the heartbeat of a nation. The stories we tell, the songs we sing, the art we share-all of these define who we are as a people. As lawyers and advocates for justice, we must ensure that the law not only protects rights but also honors the imagination and cultural soul of our society. Recently, the respected author Alex Abreham expressed his deep frustration when his literary work was illegally adapted, performed, and circulated on platforms such as TikTok, radio, and other media outlets-without his consent.

In Ethiopia, registering a business is not optional-it is the legal doorway to operate and transact. Trading without registration and licensing exposes the owner to administrative penalties and potential criminal liability. Understanding how to legally establish a business in Ethiopia requires knowledge of three essential legal pillars: Commercial Registration, Trade Name Registration, and Business Licensing.

Over the past decade, Ethiopia has undertaken significant economic reforms intended to liberalize and modernize its financial sector. Among the most critical steps has been the promulgation of new capital market legislation, culminating in the Capital Market Proclamation No.1248/2021 (CMP).