Starting a business in Angola: the compliance basics
To start a business in Angola: register the company with Guichê Único da Empresa (GUE), register for tax with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária) (corporate income tax Industrial Tax 25% (micro enterprises 2% of sales); IVA 14% once over set by AGT), comply with the General Labour Law if you hire, and meet a data-protection law (Lei n.º 22/11) administered by APD for personal data.
First compliance steps
- 1 Register the company with Guichê Único da Empresa (GUE).
- 2 Register for tax with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária).
- 3 Register as an employer (INSS (8% employer + 3% employee)) and use written contracts if you hire.
- 4 Register for IVA once turnover passes set by AGT.
- 5 Put a basic a data-protection law (Lei n.º 22/11) administered by APD framework in place.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to start a business in Angola?
Register with Guichê Único da Empresa (GUE), register for tax with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária), and meet labour (General Labour Law) and data-protection rules. Confirm specifics with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária).
More on Angola
- Register a company — Angola
- Company tax — Angola
- VAT / sales tax — Angola
- Hiring staff — Angola
- Data protection — Angola
- Tax clearance — Angola
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — Angola
- Licences & permits — Angola
- Payroll & employee tax — Angola
- Importing & customs — Angola
- Annual returns — Angola
- Full Angola compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with AGT (Administração Geral Tributária) or a registered professional.