The Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA) is the body responsible for collecting revenue from customs duties and domestic taxes. In addition to raising revenue, the ERCA is responsible to protect the society from adverse effects of smuggling. It seizes and takes legal action on the people and vehicles involved in the act of smuggling while it facilitates the legitimate movement of goods and people across the border. The ERCA traces its origin to July 7, 2008 as a result of the merger of the Ministry of Revenues, the Ethiopian Customs Authority and the Federal Inland Revenues into one giant organization.

Objectives

• To establish modern revenue assessment and collection system; and provide customers with equitable, efficient and quality service,
• To cause taxpayers voluntarily discharge their tax obligations,
• To enforce tax and customs laws by preventing and controlling contraband as well as tax fraud and evasion,
• To collect timely and effectively tax revenues generated by the economy;
• To provide the necessary support to regions with a view to harmonizing federal and regional tax administration systems.

Vision, Mission and Values

The organization's vision is to be a leading, fair and modern Tax and Customs Administration in Africa by 2020 that will finance Government expenditure through domestic tax revenue collection.

The organization's mission is to contribute to economic development and social welfare by developing a modern Tax and Customs Administration that employs professional and highly skilled staff who promote voluntary compliance amongst individuals and businesses, and take swift action against those who do not comply.

ERCA will understand its customers and their needs, treat them with trust and respect and help them meet their obligations. They will act with integrity, transparency and professionalism, and enforce customs and tax related laws. They will work closely with stake holders and ensure the participation of women.