How to register a company in Angola
To register a company in Angola, incorporate it with Guichê Único da Empresa (GUE): reserve a company name, file the incorporation documents and appoint directors. Once registered, register the company for tax with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária), and register as an employer and for IVA if those apply.
The steps
- 1 Reserve a company name with Guichê Único da Empresa (GUE).
- 2 File the incorporation documents and appoint directors.
- 3 Register the company for tax with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária) to get a taxpayer number.
- 4 Register as an employer (with INSS (8% employer + 3% employee)) if you will hire staff.
- 5 Register for IVA once turnover passes set by AGT.
Frequently asked questions
Which body registers companies in Angola?
Companies in Angola are registered with Guichê Único da Empresa (GUE).
Do I register for tax separately in Angola?
Yes — after incorporation you register the company for tax with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária).
More on Angola
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- Start a business — Angola
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- Empowerment / B-BBEE — Angola
- Licences & permits — Angola
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- Importing & customs — Angola
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária) or a registered professional.