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| Service | Company registration |
|---|---|
| Type of company | A company limited by shares (LLC) |
| Corporate Tax | From 22.5% to 27% (tax consultation upon request) |
| Director | Obligatory, local, minimum 1 |
| Secretary | Obligatory, local |
| Shareholders | Not required to be local, minimum 1 |
| Share Capital | No minimum share capital required – must be paid within 5 years |
| Registered office / Registered address | Yes, in Chile |
| Bookkeeping | Obligatory |
| Audit of Financial Statements | Obligatory |
| Registration Timeframe | 3-4 weeks |
Angola offers several main entity types for foreign and local investors, including:
- Limited Liability Company (LDA/LLC) – the most common structure with flexibility for owners.
- Public Limited Company (SA) – suitable for larger businesses with more shareholders.
- Branch Office – an extension of a foreign parent company.
- Representative Office – used for market research and non-commercial promotion.
For most companies like an LLC or SA, 100 % foreign ownership is permitted, and you do not need a local partner. However, branch offices must appoint a local representative. Some regulated sectors might have specific requirements.
GFSC will assist and provide support to the above-mentioned process on your behalf to ensure it is completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.
The minimum capital varies by business form:
- LLC (LDA): Traditionally no strict minimum paid-up capital.
- Public Limited Company (SA): Typically US $20,000, with at least 30 % paid before incorporation.
- Representative Office: Must deposit a performance guarantee (e.g., US $60,000).
Once all documents are prepared and submitted, the standard company registration process in Angola usually takes about 3 to 6 weeks, depending on factors such as entity type, completeness of documentation, and approval from authorities.
To register a company in Angola, you generally need to:
- Choose and reserve a unique company name.
- Prepare and notarize the Articles of Association and incorporation documents in Portuguese.
- Submit details of shareholders and directors.
- Provide a registered office address in Angola.
- Deposit the required share capital (where applicable) in a local bank.
- Register with the Commercial Registry and obtain a Certificate of Registration.
- Register with the Angolan Tax Authority and obtain a Tax Identification Number (NIF).
- Additional licensing or investment registration (e.g., through AIPEX) may be required for certain projects.
GFSC will assist and provide full support to the above-mentioned process on your behalf to ensure it is completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.
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