Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Angola (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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Private limited company
Sociedade por Quotas (Lda) — most common SME vehicleLei das Sociedades Comerciais (Commercial Companies Law) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Public limited company
Sociedade Anonima (SA) — for larger ventures, with a minimum of shareholders and a board structureLei das Sociedades Comerciais (Commercial Companies Law) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Single-member limited company
Sociedade Unipessoal por Quotas — single-shareholder Lda variant ((approx — confirm))Lei das Sociedades Comerciais (Commercial Companies Law) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Minimum share capital (Lda)
No statutory minimum in practice (often cited around AOA 1,000); capital set freely in the articlesLei das Sociedades Comerciais (Commercial Companies Law) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Shareholders required (Lda)
Minimum of 2 quota-holders (or 1 for a Sociedade Unipessoal); no statutory maximumLei das Sociedades Comerciais (Commercial Companies Law) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Incorporation step — articles of association
Prepare and notarise the articles of association (pacto social) before a public notaryLei das Sociedades Comerciais (Commercial Companies Law) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Incorporation step — tax registration
Obtain a Tax Identification Number (NIF) for the company and shareholders, and register with the AGTAdministracao Geral Tributaria (AGT) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Incorporation step — commercial registration
Register the company with the Commercial Registry (Conservatoria do Registo Comercial), typically via the GUE one-stop deskLei das Sociedades Comerciais (Commercial Companies Law) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Incorporation timeline
GUE one-stop registration can be completed in roughly 3-5 business days; full end-to-end (incl. bank account) typically 4-6 weeks ((approx — confirm))Guiche Unico da Empresa (GUE) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporating-an-llc-in-angola-key-steps-requirements-and-benefits/
Core annual compliance
Annual financial statements, corporate income tax return (by end of May, general regime), and monthly VAT/IRT/social security filingsCodigo do Imposto Industrial (Corporate Income Tax Code) — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/angola/corporate/tax-administration
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The most common Angolan business vehicle is the Sociedade por Quotas (Lda), a private limited company; larger ventures use the Sociedade Anonima (SA). Incorporation is handled through the one-stop business desk (Guiche Unico da Empresa, GUE) and the Commercial Registry. Figures below are indicative and should be confirmed with current company-law texts.
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