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Angola
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
53.68 / 100
Global rank
#199
Corporate tax
25%
Personal tax
25%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.6 / 10
- Affordability Index7.1 / 10
- Entry Ease Index2.7 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index8.0 / 10
- WiFi Index5.5 / 10
- Admin Ease Index3.7 / 10
- Healthcare Index4.5 / 10
- City Comfort Index4.6 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index7.0 / 10
- Banking Index2.8 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.0 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.2 / 10
- Quality of Life Index4.9 / 10
- Open Society Index4.5 / 10
- Flight Index2.7 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.5 / 10
- English Index2.8 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index5.4 / 10
- AI Access Index5.2 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.9 / 10
- Market Depth Index6.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.9 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Luanda
- Population (approx.)
- 35,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 1,246,700 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- AOA
- Currency name
- Angolan kwanza
- Main airport IATA code
- NBJ
- Airport name
- Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,376/month
- Main languages
- Portuguese
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .ao
- Phone calling code
- +244
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 25%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 25%ModerateTerritorial
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Residence-based: resident companies taxed on worldwide income with foreign tax credit available under the 3 in-force DTTs (Portugal, China, UAE). Non-residents taxed on Angolan-source income. Free Zone entities under Lei 35/20 of 12 October 2020 benefit from a 15 percent reduced Imposto Industrial rate, with 8 percent for activities exclusively oriented to extra-customs export.
Standard 25 percent Imposto Industrial (CIT) since the 2020 reform. Higher 35 percent rate applies to oil and gas extractive activities under the special petroleum tax regime. Banking and insurance sectors remain at 25 percent with sector-specific provisions. Non-resident withholding tax of 15 percent on services (raised from 6.5 percent in 2020) and 10 percent on dividends and interest paid to non-residents.
Personal income tax basis. Territorial. The country taxes income arising in or derived from its territory. Foreign-source income is generally exempt, subject to source-based rules that may vary by income type.
Currently territorial: residents and non-residents are taxed only on Angolan-source income. The new IRPS Code (Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares), published for public consultation 1 April 2025 with effective date 1 January 2027, will shift residents to worldwide taxation while preserving territorial taxation for non-residents. Residency trigger set at 90 cumulative days per 12-month period.
Progressive 0 to 25 percent IRT (Imposto sobre o Rendimento do Trabalho). The 25 percent top bracket applies to monthly income above (approximately USD 11,000). Monthly tax-free threshold raised to effective 1 January 2026. Capital gains for individuals on shares or property sales taxed at 10 percent under IAC. Investment income subject to 10 to 15 percent withholding.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Free Zones Regime (Regime das Zonas Francas)
AvailableBonded special economic enclave regime granting reduced Imposto Industrial of 15 percent (8 percent for activities exclusively oriented to…
Private Investment - Prior Declaration Regime (Regime de Declaração Prévia)
AvailableStandard track of the Angolan Private Investment Law for projects not classified as priority sector.
Private Investment - Contractual Regime (Regime Contratual)
AvailableProject-specific track for private investments where tax benefits and conditions are negotiated between the investor and the Angolan State through…
Private Investment - Special Regime (Regime Especial)
AvailableEnhanced benefits track for private investments in priority sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, telecoms, IT, fisheries, energy,…
You either qualify for Angola's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Angola lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
5 programmes listed · 5 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Investor Visa (Visto de Investidor)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Visa (Visto de Trabalho)
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Residence Establishment Visa (Visto de Fixação de Residência)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Temporary Stay Visa (Visto de Permanência Temporária)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Study Visa (Visto de Estudo)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Angola.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Tax Freedom Index8.0 / 10Favorable tax environment
- ClimateShield Index7.9 / 10Strong climateshield index
- Affordability Index7.1 / 10Competitive cost of living
Weakest dimensions
- Entry Ease Index2.7 / 10
- Flight Index2.7 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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