Talent Wiki - Angola
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Angola
Capital
Luanda
Currency
Kwanza (AOA)
Languages
Portuguese
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$3,790
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:
Universidade Católica de Angola
RANKING
Local: 1
World : 8790
Universidade Agostinho Neto
RANKING
Local: 2
World : 8841
Universidade Óscar Ribas
RANKING
Local: 3
World : 10584
Universidade Técnica de Angola
RANKING
Local: 4
World : 10684
Universidade Independente de Angola
RANKING
Local: 5
World : 10913
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 | 385 |
| Financial Analyst | 359,000 | 712 |
| Receptionist | 97,600 | 193 |
| Graphic Designer | 175,000 | 347 |
| Business Development Manager | 423,000 | 839 |
| Customer Service Manager | 364,000 | 722 |
Employing in Angola
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.
Employee Contract
Angola follows the Portuguese language for employment contracts between the parties.
Probation period
Angola follows a probationary period of two weeks.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 4 Feb | Liberation Movement Day | Public Holiday |
| 20 Feb | Carnival Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 21 Feb | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | International Woman’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 23 Mar | Southern Africa Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| 24 Mar | Day off for Southern Africa Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| 3 Apr | Day off for Peace Day | Public Holiday |
| 4 Apr | Peace Day | Public Holiday |
| 7 Apr | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | May Day | Public Holiday |
| 17 Sep | National Hero Day | Public Holiday |
| 2 Nov | All Souls’ Day | Public Holiday |
| 3 Nov | Day off for All Souls’ Day | Public Holiday |
| 11 Nov | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| 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 is 15,003 kwanza per month.
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
13th Month Pay
Both 13th-month and 14th-month salaries are mandatory in Angola. These are paid at 50% of the normal monthly salary.
Employee Benefits
- Holiday bonus
- Christmas bonus
- Maternity leave
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax
Employers have to make the following contributions to every employee’s gross monthly salary.
| Contribution | Tax rate |
| Social security | 8% |
Employee Payroll Tax
Every employee is entitled to a monthly salary, from which the following contributions will be made.
| Contribution | Tax rate |
| Social security | 3% |
Employee Income Tax
| 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 |
VAT
Angola follows a standard VAT rate of 14%.
Offboarding & Termination
The employment contract can be terminated on the following conditions:
- Objective causes, beyond the capacity of parties involved
- Mutual understanding
- Unilateral termination, enforceable on the other party
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.
