Ministry of Revenues approves second authorized tax receipt printer

The Ministry of Revenues has authorized Abay Printing and Paper Packaging Factory as the second official printer for QR-coded tax receipts to address critical supply shortages. Previously, the Berhanena Selam Printing Enterprise was the sole authorized printer, which led to significant production bottlenecks as businesses struggled to secure new, mandatory receipt pads. The new partnership aims to resolve these delays and streamline the transaction verification system.

As of January 2026, over 2.1 million receipt pads had been printed, yet more than 2,000 taxpayers remained without them, hindering compliance. With older non-QR receipts becoming invalid as of January 9, 2026, the inclusion of a second printer is expected to alleviate pressure on businesses. Abay Printing has committed to adhering to the strict security protocols required for handling tax identification data and receipt specifications.