Angola

Republic of Angola

Southern Africa Civil law AOA Portuguese

Angola is a Southern African economy anchored by hydrocarbons, with ongoing reforms to diversify into agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and digital services. Growth strengthened through 2024–2025 while authorities acted to stabilise prices and foreign exchange.

Angola is party to the African Continental Free Trade Area. Key investor touchpoints include the one-stop company registry Guiche Unico da Empresa for incorporation and the AGT "Portal do Contribuinte" for e-filing and payments.

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Population

37.89 M

GDP

80.40 B USD

GDP Growth

4.4%

GDP per Capita

$2,122

PPP GDP

n/a

Stock Mcap

n/a

Inflation

28.2%

Policy Rate

19.5%

FX per USD

915.50

FDI Inflow

n/a

Internet Use

45%

Electrification

51.1%

Macro and Outlook

Macro and Outlook

Real GDP growth: add latest estimate and drivers.
Inflation and policy rate: summarize recent trend and stance.
FX: regime and stability notes.
Fiscal: headline balance, debt ratio direction.

Business Environment

Business Environment

Ease of doing business signals: licensing, permits, and digital portals.
Investor protections and contract enforcement summary.
Priority sectors and incentives overview.

Setup and Compliance

Incorporation

1. Name check and legal form

Reserve name and choose LLC (Lda) or SA.

GUE portal

2. Constitution filing

File statutes, IDs of founders, capital proof; obtain certificate.

GUE portal

Tax Registration

1. Corporate tax number (NIF) & e-filing

Activate AGT Portal do Contribuinte for returns and payments.

AGT portal

Bank Account

1. Open corporate bank account

Provide company docs and KYC pack.

Commercial bank

Ongoing Compliance

1. VAT / payroll / social security

AGT / INSS portal

AIPEX – Investment & Export Promotion

investment promotion

https://www.aipex.gov.ao/

Guiche Unico da Empresa (GUE)

company registry

https://www.gue.gov.ao/

Administracao Geral Tributaria (AGT) – Portal do Contribuinte

tax authority

https://portaldocontribuinte.minfin.gov.ao/

Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA)

central bank

https://www.bna.ao/

Headline Rates

Corporate Tax

25%

VAT

14%

WHT Dividend

10%

WHT Interest

15%

Dividends typically 10%. Interest commonly 15% (10% in some cases). Confirm sector-specific regimes and treaty relief.

Filing and Due Dates

Tax	Frequency	Due Rule	Portal	Form	Notes
CIT	annual	Return/payment by statutory deadline following year end.	link	CIT return	Audit/accounting thresholds apply.
VAT	monthly	Return and payment due the following month.	link	VAT return	Standard rate 14%. Reduced/other regimes exist.
WHT	monthly	Withhold and remit by the statutory deadline the following month.	link	Schedules	Dividends 10%. See domestic rules/treaties.

Focus Sectors

Manufacturing

Trade and Agreements

Top Exports

Partner	Share	Year
China	42.72%	2023
India	10.03%	2023
France	7.12%	2023
Netherlands	6.68%	2023
Spain	4.33%	2023

Top Imports

Partner	Share	Year
China	15.5%	2023
Portugal	10.9%	2023
United Arab Emirates	6.92%	2023
India	6.58%	2023
United States	5.67%	2023
Togo	5.42%	2023
United Kingdom	4.93%	2023
Korea, Rep.	4.23%	2023
Brazil	3.68%	2023
Italy	3.57%	2023

Agreements

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Infrastructure and Digital

Electrification

51.1%

Internet Use

45%

Finance and Capital Markets

Currency

AOA

Stock Mcap

n/a

FX Regime

Managed float with FX auctions. Authorities are moving toward inflation-targeting.

Main Banks

Top banks include BAI and BFA. See BNA list.

Listing

No equity board yet. BODIVA lists government and corporate bonds.

Workforce and Talent

Median Age

16.6

Literacy

72.4%

Tertiary

9.91%

Languages

Portuguese (official). Major national languages include Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo.

Check BNA and MIGRANTEs portals for latest rules.

Regulation and Policy Watch

No policy notes yet

Risks and Mitigations

No recorded risks yet

Official Resources

Links coming soon