Moving to Angola: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Angola: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Angola the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Angola from arrival once you take up residence (Habitual residence in Angola, or 183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Investor visa (private investment project): Approved private investment via AIPEX (no legal minimum since 2018) → investor visa → residence card There are 3 open residence programmes in Angola — see the list below.
Living there
Luanda has a hot semi-arid climate with winter highs around 24 °C and summer highs around 30.5 °C. The economy grew +2.1% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 50 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; low-level Cabinda separatism.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Fiscale woonplaats | vanaf aankomst — Habitual residence in Angola, or 183 days in 12 months |
| Gebruikelijke verblijfsroute | Investor visa (private investment project) — Approved private investment via AIPEX (no legal minimum since 2018) → investor visa → residence card |
| Paspoort | visumvrij of bij aankomst naar 50 landen |
| Economic growth | +2.1% (2025), forecast 2.1% (2026) |
| Klimaattype | hot semi-arid · 24° / 30.5° (Luanda) |
| Oorlog & conflict | none — No conflict; low-level Cabinda separatism |
| Alle natuurrampen | 5/10 |
| Sterkte van banken | 2/10 · B- |
| Eigendomsbescherming | 2/10 |
| Warme woningen in de winter | 9/10 |
Residence programmes in Angola
- Investor Visa → Temporary Residence Permit — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Work Visa (Visto de Trabalho) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Reunion Visa / Residence — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Angola to become tax resident?
vanaf aankomst. Habitual residence in Angola, or 183 days in 12 months Worldwide in theory
How much tax will I pay in Angola?
In Angola the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Angola offer?
Investor Visa → Temporary Residence Permit; Work Visa (Visto de Trabalho); Family Reunion Visa / Residence
What is the usual way to move to Angola?
Investor visa (private investment project). Approved private investment via AIPEX (no legal minimum since 2018) → investor visa → residence card
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