Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Angola
Capital
Luanda
Currency
Kwanza (AOA)
Languages
Portuguese
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$3,275.65
Employer Tax
8%
Talent Overview
Angola, a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic country, has the fastest growing economy among the African countries, significantly contributed by its minerals, diamonds, and petroleum reserves. The economy of Angola is ranked 139 freest, with an economic freedom score of 52.6%, and the country’s GDP is expected to touch 74 billion USD by the end of 2022.
Major economic hubs:
Luanda, N'dalatando, Huambo, Lobito
Skills in demand:
Oil and gas industry skills, IT technical jobs, Teaching skills, Construction
Local Universities
The top local universities in Angola are as follows:
Local: 1
World : 8935
Local: 2
World : 9146
Local: 3
World : 10546
Local: 4
World : 11021
Local: 5
World : 11167
Salary Data
The monthly salary data of a few job title in Angola are:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (AOA) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accountant | 194,000 | 235 |
| Financial Analyst | 359,000 | 435 |
| Receptionist | 97,600 | 118 |
| Graphic Designer | 175,000 | 212 |
| Business Development Manager | 423,000 | 512 |
| Customer Service Manager | 364,000 | 441 |
One must know the rules and regulations Angola follows to successfully hire talent from the country. Get to know the important information regarding Angola employment law below.
Angola follows the Portuguese language for employment contracts between the parties.
Angola follows a probationary period of two weeks.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 4 Feb | Liberation Movement Day | Public Holiday |
| 12 Feb | Carnival Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 13 Feb | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | International Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 23 Mar | Southern Africa Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 Mar | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 4 Apr | Peace Day | Public Holiday |
| 5 Apr | Day off for Peace Day | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | May Day | Public Holiday |
| 16 Sep | Day off for National Hero Day | Public Holiday |
| 17 Sep | National Hero Day | Public Holiday |
| 2 Nov | All Souls’ Day | Public Holiday |
| 11 Nov | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 3 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 3 months | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Angola follows a monthly payroll cycle, in which the employees are paid on the last working day of the month.
Minimum Wage
The Angola minimum wage rate ranges from 32,181.15 – 48,271.73 kwanza per month, depending on the industry sector.
Overtime Pay
Maximum overtime is limited to 2 hours per day, 40 hours per month, and 200 hours per year. Overtime up to 30 hours per month are paid at an additional 50% of the normal hourly wage. Beyond that, employees are paid 75% of their hourly wage.
Bonus
Both 13th-month and 14th-month salaries are mandatory in Angola. These are paid at 50% of the normal monthly salary.
Taxes
Employers have to make the following contributions to every employee’s gross monthly salary.
| Contribution | Tax rate |
| Social security | 8% |
Every employee is entitled to a monthly salary, from which the following contributions will be made.
| Contribution | Tax rate |
| Social security | 3% |
| Over | Not Over | Rate(%) | Tax liability(AOA) |
| 0 | 70,000 | 0.00 | – |
| 70,000 | 100,000 | 10.00 | 3,000.00 |
| 100,000 | 150,000 | 13.00 | 6,500.00 |
| 150,000 | 200,000 | 16.00 | 8,000.00 |
| 200,000 | 300,000 | 18.00 | 18,000.00 |
| 300,000 | 500,000 | 19.00 | 38,000.00 |
| 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 20.00 | 100,000.00 |
| 1,000,000 | 1,500,000 | 21.00 | 105,000.00 |
| 1,500,000 | 2,000,000 | 22.00 | 110,000.00 |
| 2,000,000 | 2,500,000 | 23.00 | 115,000.00 |
| 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 24.00 | 600,000.00 |
| 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 24.50 | 1,225,000.00 |
| 10,000,000 | and over | 25.00 | 1,250,000.00 |
Angola follows a standard VAT rate of 14%.
Offboarding & Termination
The employment contract can be terminated on the following conditions:
In Angola, the notice period for employees is 60 days.
The compensation is such that one month’s full salary is paid for the first five years of employment and 50% of the salary for the remaining years.
Visa and Immigration
Some important documents mandatory for a work visa in Angola are added below. Note that each of these needs to be translated into Portuguese and authenticated by the Department of State.
