Discover the advantages of establishing your business in Angola's dynamic economy.
Angola's position as a gateway to Southern African markets with abundant natural resources and growing economy.
Significant opportunities in oil, gas, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure development sectors.
Streamlined company formation process through GUIE (One-Stop-Shop) with reduced bureaucracy.
Portuguese-based legal system with modern commercial laws and foreign investment protections.
Choose the perfect formation package for your business needs in Angola.
Basic company formation for small businesses and entrepreneurs
(approx. $899 USD)
10-15 business days
Comprehensive formation with enhanced services for growing businesses
(approx. $1299 USD)
7-10 business days
Complete business setup with maximum support and services
(approx. $1899 USD)
5-7 business days
White-glove service for large corporations and international investors
(approx. $2999 USD)
3-5 business days
Choose the right business structure for your operations in Angola.
Public limited company ideal for larger businesses and foreign investment
USD 20,000
Minimum 3
Private limited company perfect for SMEs and family businesses
USD 1,000
1-50 partners
Extension of foreign company for direct business operations
No minimum
Foreign parent company
Liaison office for market research and relationship building
No minimum
Foreign parent company
Comprehensive support services for your Angola business operations.
Assistance with opening corporate bank accounts in Angola
(approx. $499 USD)
Complete tax registration and ongoing compliance management
(approx. $399 USD)
Support for foreign nationals requiring work permits
(approx. $799 USD)
Ongoing compliance monitoring and annual filings
(approx. $699 USD)
Step-by-step process for establishing your company in Angola.
Reserve your company name and prepare incorporation documents including articles of association
Submit application through GUIE (One-Stop-Shop) for streamlined processing
Deposit share capital and open corporate bank account with supporting documentation
Complete tax registration and social security setup for legal compliance
Receive complete corporate kit with certificates, seals, and operational documents
Stay compliant with Angola's regulatory requirements.
Get answers to common questions about Angola company formation.
Company formation typically takes 5-15 business days depending on the package chosen and completeness of documentation. Our expedited service can complete formation in 3-5 business days.
For Sociedade por Quotas (Lda), the minimum capital is USD 1,000. For Sociedade Anónima (SA), the minimum is USD 20,000. Capital must be deposited in an Angolan bank.
Yes, foreign nationals and companies can own 100% of most business types in Angola. Certain sectors may have restrictions requiring local partnership.
While not always mandatory, having a local director or representative can facilitate business operations and compliance with local regulations.
Companies must file annual returns, maintain proper books and records, hold annual general meetings, and comply with tax obligations including corporate income tax and VAT where applicable.
We provide bank introductions and assist with documentation preparation for major Angolan banks including BAI, BFA, and Standard Bank Angola.