Offer B · Angola Set-up
Set up a company in Angola, with a certified accountant from day one
We coordinate your set-up from Lisbon, with certified accounting delivery in Luanda and corporate acts handled by Angolan lawyers.
How the set-up works
- Diagnostic and decisionChoice of presence (local company or branch), capital structure and timetable, based on the diagnostic.
- Document preparationA tailored list of documents for shareholders and managers. For foreign nationals, Angola's one-stop shop (Guiché Único da Empresa, GUE) asks for a passport with a visa or residence permit and an Angolan tax number; documents from foreign companies may require consular authentication.
- Incorporation at the GUECorporate act handled by the legal partner, with the involvement of an OCPCA-certified accountant, mandatory since 01/01/2026.
- Tax and social security registrationTax number and obligations with the General Tax Administration (AGT); registration with the National Social Security Institute (INSS) once there are employees.
- Bank accountHelp preparing the documentation requested by the bank (KYC). The decision to open the account rests with the bank.
- Investment registration (AIPEX), where applicableAssessment, with the legal partner, of whether to register the investment under the Private Investment Law.
- Accounting start-upChart of accounts, compliance calendar and access handed over to you. From here, you can move on to Angola Operations.
Angola Set-up
from €4,500+ government fees and third-party costs · 50% on engagement
Included
- End-to-end coordination from Lisbon, in English or Portuguese
- Designated OCPCA-certified accountant
- Liaison with the legal partner in Angola
- Compliance file and tax calendar
- Weekly status report until completion
Not included
- Government fees and charges
- Translations, legalisations and consular authentication
- Visas and residence permits
- Share capital and sector-specific licences
- Legal or tax opinions
Indicative timeline: 6 to 10 weeks, depending on public bodies and on receiving your documents.
Request a diagnosticReference government fees
Incorporation fees published by Angola's one-stop shop, checked on 26/09/2026. Always confirm on the official portal, as they may be updated.
| Company type | Simplified procedure | With public deed |
|---|---|---|
| Private limited company (Lda) | Kz 11,000 | Kz 14,250 |
| Public limited company (SA) | Kz 41,000 | Kz 54,250 |
Source: gue.gov.ao – Company incorporation (PT). Excludes publications, certificates and other costs.
Start with a diagnostic
Within two weeks you receive an Angola entry plan: recommended structure, requirements, costs, timelines and flagged risks. The fee is credited if you go ahead with the set-up.