Angola Company Registration | Set Up a Company in Angola (Lda)
Planning an Angola company registration to set up a company in Angola and reach Portuguese-speaking Africa? The most common structure is the limited liability company (Sociedade por quotas), set up online or at the counter through the Single Business Window (GUE). A single shareholder can form a single-member Lda. The GUE states that Angolans and foreigners can set up a company directly or through a lawyer, and official sources show no general cap on foreign ownership.
Shareholders set the Lda capital freely, and the setup fee under the simplified procedure is AOA 11,000. According to PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, the general Industrial Tax rate is 25%, the standard VAT rate is 14%, and dividends are subject to 10% capital income tax. NSS Group (戰國策集團) offers one-stop Angola company formation, from shareholding planning, tax numbers and document certification to GUE setup, AGT tax registration and AIPEX investment registration, helping businesses complete their Angolan Lda setup.
Shareholders set the Lda capital freely, and it can be paid in up to the end of the financial year. A public limited company needs the equivalent of USD 20,000.
The setup fee for an Lda under the simplified procedure is AOA 11,000, and a single shareholder can form a single-member Lda.
The GUE states that Angolans and foreigners can set up a company online, directly or through a lawyer. Company notices are now published online.
The Private Investment Law protects the right of foreign investors to repatriate profits and dividends after paying tax and setting aside the legal reserve.
company registration?
Portuguese is the official language of Angola. The Single Business Window (GUE) brings together company setup, changes, and tax and social security registration, and both Angolans and foreigners can set up a company online. Company notices are published online instead of in the Diário da República. Shareholders set the Lda capital freely, the simplified setup fee is AOA 11,000, and a single shareholder is enough. The general Industrial Tax rate is 25% and VAT is 14%. The Private Investment Law protects the right of foreign investors to repatriate profits and dividends. Some governments currently advise against travel to Angola, so plan staff travel carefully before you commit.
in 3 steps
The most common company type in Angola is the limited liability company (Lda), which one or more shareholders can set up, with capital set freely. A company can be set up online through the Single Business Window (GUE) under the simplified procedure, or at the counter by notarial deed. It then registers for tax and social security with the General Tax Administration (AGT).
Before registering a company in Angola, foreign shareholders must get a tax identification number (NIF). When a foreign parent company sets up a branch, documents issued abroad must also be certified. NSS Group helps you plan the shareholding structure, prepare documents, and arrange AIPEX investment registration and annual filings, so your Angolan company stays clear and compliant from setup to operations.
Register and activate an account on the Single Business Window (GUE) website, or book an appointment at the counter. Foreign shareholders prepare a passport (with a valid visa if in Angola), a tax identification number (NIF), an email address and a phone number. Corporate shareholders add a recent certificate of commercial registration and a shareholder resolution.
On the GUE platform, choose to set up a new company, enter the company details and articles, and pay the fee with the payment reference: AOA 11,000 for an Lda or AOA 41,000 for a public limited company. Setup by notarial deed must be done at the counter with an extra notary fee. Company notices are published online.
After incorporation, complete tax registration with the General Tax Administration (AGT) and register for social security. Foreign investors can register their investment with the Agency for Private Investment and Export Promotion (AIPEX) to exercise rights under the Private Investment Law, such as repatriating profits and dividends.
service
- Company name search and reservation
- Preparation and filing of registration documents
- Drafting of the articles of association
- Collection of the registration certificate
- Angolan bank account and capital payment document advice
- Account opening document preparation
- Appointment scheduling and accompaniment
- Support after the account is opened
- Registered address
- Company secretary appointment
- Annual filings
- Document safekeeping and management
- Bookkeeping
- Tax filing and planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit arrangement
- Trademark search and assessment
- Trademark application filing
- Trademark maintenance and renewal
- Infringement protection advice
- Company change registration
- Share transfer support
- Company deregistration
- Legal advisory support
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- Entity type and shareholding planning
- Tax identification number (NIF) and document certification support for foreign shareholders
- Company setup through the GUE and articles preparation
- AGT tax and social security registration support
- AIPEX investment registration and annual Industrial Tax filing reminders
Government fees: Lda setup fee AOA 11,000 (simplified procedure), plus AOA 3,250 by notarial deed; public limited company AOA 41,000; other items as quoted
Angola company registration at a glance
These are the points people ask about most when registering a company in Angola, checked against official sources (updated November 2026).
| Entity type | Limited liability company (Sociedade por quotas) |
|---|---|
| Registration authority | Single Business Window (GUE); tax registration with the AGT |
| Foreign ownership | Foreigners can set up companies; no general ownership cap found in official sources |
| Minimum capital | Lda: set freely; public limited company (SA): equivalent of USD 20,000 |
| Corporate income tax | Industrial Tax, general rate 25% |
| VAT | IVA standard rate 14% |
| Setup time | Depends on review progress |
| Annual filings | Industrial Tax: May (general regime), April (simplified regime) |
| Who can help | NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw), free assessment and written quote |
Angola company formation cost: fee breakdown
The government costs of registering a company in Angola are mainly the GUE setup fee, the notary fee if you use a notarial deed, and stamp duty on capital. Fees differ for a limited liability company and a public limited company. The published figures are listed below so you can check quotes line by line.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Limited liability company (Lda) setup fee | AOA 11,000 | The same for one or more shareholders. The simplified procedure can be done online or at the counter. |
| Public limited company (SA) setup fee | AOA 41,000 | The minimum capital for a public limited company is the equivalent of USD 20,000. |
| Notary fee for a notarial deed | Lda: AOA 3,250 | Setup by notarial deed must be done at the counter, for a total of AOA 14,250 for an Lda. For a public limited company, AOA 13,250 is added. |
| Stamp duty on capital | 0.1% of initial capital | According to PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, it applies to both cash and in-kind contributions. |
| Bookkeeping and annual filings | Quoted by transaction volume | The Industrial Tax return is due by the last working day of May of the following year under the general regime, and by the last working day of April under the simplified regime. |
| NSS Group advisory fee | Written quote after a free assessment | Based on the shareholder structure, document certification and translation, tax number and bank account needs. Every item is listed in the quote, with no hidden fees. |
Fees follow the Single Business Window (GUE) website (checked November 2026). Stamp duty follows PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (secondary source). The latest official notices prevail.
Angola company tax basics: Industrial Tax, IVA and annual filings
A company in Angola pays Industrial Tax (corporate income tax), and once turnover reaches the threshold it charges VAT (IVA) under the general or simplified regime. Companies file an Industrial Tax return every year, and the general regime also requires a provisional payment. Shareholders should also check whether their home country has a tax treaty with Angola and how its controlled foreign company (CFC) rules apply.
| Item | Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Tax | General rate 25% | Applies to resident companies and to non-residents with a permanent establishment in Angola. Oil and gas and mining have special tax regimes. |
| VAT (IVA) | Standard rate 14% | Reduced rates of 1%, 2%, 5% and 7% also apply. Companies with annual turnover above AOA 350,000,000 fall under the general regime. |
| IVA simplified regime | 7% | For businesses with annual turnover or imports of AOA 25,000,000 to 350,000,000. |
| Dividends | Capital income tax 10% | Dividends and profit remittances are taxed at 10%. Exemptions are available for listed companies under certain shareholding conditions. |
| Industrial Tax return | May (general regime), April (simplified regime) | File and pay by the last working day of that month in the following year. |
| Industrial Tax provisional payment | By the end of August | Under the general regime, 2% of first-half sales and services not subject to withholding is paid in advance and credited against the annual tax. |
Rates and deadlines follow PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (secondary source, reviewed June 2026), because the General Tax Administration (AGT) website could not be accessed directly. For your own case, ask an accountant to review your actual structure.
Lda, SA or branch: which entity should you use in Angola?
Foreign businesses setting up a company in Angola usually compare a limited liability company (Lda), a public limited company (SA), or a branch or representative office of the foreign parent company.
| Item | Limited liability company (Lda) | Public limited company (SA) | Branch or representative office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal status | Separate Angolan legal entity | Separate Angolan legal entity | Part of the foreign parent company |
| Number of shareholders | One or more | One or more | Set up by the foreign parent company |
| Minimum capital | Set freely by the shareholders | Equivalent of USD 20,000 | A branch must state its allocated capital in the parent's resolution |
| GUE setup fee | AOA 11,000 | AOA 41,000 | Ask our consultants |
| Setup documents | Identity documents, NIF, articles | Identity documents, NIF, articles | Parent company registration certificate, resolution, power of attorney; documents issued abroad must be certified |
These are general principles. Choose based on the shareholders' background, your business model and tax planning.
What foreign founders should know about setting up a company in Angola
- Travel and security: check your own government's travel advice before planning a trip. Some advisories warn against travel to Angola and especially to the northern exclave of Cabinda province. If you do travel, register with your government's travel service if one exists and get insurance that covers emergency medical care abroad.
- Visas: check whether your nationality can apply for Angola's tourist e-visa. The listed requirements include a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return ticket, proof of vaccination, proof of funds of at least USD 100 per day and proof of accommodation.
- Tax treaties: check whether your home country has an income tax treaty with Angola. Without one, double taxation is handled only under each country's domestic law.
- Home-country rules: some countries require approval or reporting for outbound investment, and companies should also review how their home country's controlled foreign company (CFC) rules apply.
- Documents and tax number: foreign shareholders must get an Angolan tax identification number (NIF) before setting up a company. When a foreign parent company sets up a branch, documents issued abroad must be certified. Allow time for translation and certification.
Why work with NSS Group on Angola company registration?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) is a Taiwan-based global company registration and corporate advisory brand with more than 25 years of experience and over 30,000 businesses served. We handle company setup, bank account opening, accounting, tax and annual maintenance in many countries and regions, including Angola. We can help with the tax identification number, document certification and company setup through the GUE. We start with a free assessment and a written quote. Call 0800-003-191 (toll-free in Taiwan) or use the form on this page.
Further reading
Sources: Guiché Único da Empresa: Constituição de Empresas (types, requirements and fees); Guiché Único da Empresa: Perguntas Frequentes; Guiché Único da Empresa: home page (online publication instead of the Diário da República); Lex.ao: Lei n.º 10/21, de 22 de Abril (amended and republished Private Investment Law); PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Angola Taxes on corporate income (reviewed 2026-06-24); PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Angola Other taxes (reviewed 2026-06-24); PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Angola Tax administration (reviewed 2026-06-24). The latest official notices prevail. This page is general information and is not legal or tax advice.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Angola in 2026?
According to the Single Business Window (GUE), the fee to set up a limited liability company (Lda) under the simplified procedure is AOA 11,000, and AOA 41,000 for a public limited company (SA). If an Lda is set up by notarial deed, a notary fee of AOA 3,250 is added, for a total of AOA 14,250. According to PwC, stamp duty of 0.1% also applies to the initial capital. Accounting, translation and certification, and advisory services are quoted separately as needed.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Angola?
The GUE states that Angolans and foreigners can set up a company directly or through a lawyer, and an Lda can be set up by a single shareholder. Official sources show no general cap on foreign ownership, so a foreign shareholder can set up a wholly owned single-member Lda. Industries governed by special laws follow their own rules. Foreign shareholders must provide a passport and an Angolan tax identification number (NIF).
Do I need to be in Angola in person to set up a company?
The simplified procedure (without a notarial deed) can be completed online on the GUE website or through a lawyer. Setting up by notarial deed must be done in person at the counter. Foreign individual shareholders who are in Angola must provide a passport and a valid visa. Some governments advise against travel to Angola, so check your own government’s travel advice before planning a trip.
How long does it take to set up a company in Angola?
The GUE does not publish a fixed number of days, and the time depends on review progress. Foreign shareholders must first get a tax identification number (NIF), and documents issued abroad must be certified. After incorporation, the company must also complete tax registration with the AGT and social security registration, and foreign investors can then register their investment with AIPEX.
What company taxes and annual filings apply in Angola in 2026?
According to PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (reviewed June 2026), the general Industrial Tax rate is 25%, the standard VAT rate is 14%, and dividends are subject to 10% capital income tax. Taxpayers under the general regime file the annual Industrial Tax return by the last working day of May of the following year, and those under the simplified regime by the last working day of April. Under the general regime, a provisional payment is also due by the end of August.
Who can help me register a company in Angola?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) can help. NSS Group has more than 25 years of experience and has served over 30,000 businesses. We provide one-stop Angola company registration: entity type and shareholding planning, tax identification number (NIF) and document certification support for foreign shareholders, company setup and articles through the GUE, AGT tax registration support, and AIPEX investment registration and annual filing reminders. We start with a free assessment and a written quote. Toll-free in Taiwan: 0800-003-191.