Angola

Currency
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
8.0%

About 

Angola

Located on the western coast of Southern Africa, Angola is the seventh-largest country in Africa. Its economy is growing rapidly, fueled by rich mineral and oil reserves. However, the benefits of this economic boom are not evenly distributed. For businesses looking to hire in Angola, it’s important to understand the country's labor laws and payroll requirements.

Overview

Population
31.83 million
Language
Portuguese
Capital
Luanda
Currency
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Country code
+244
Min wage
21,454 AOA/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
44 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

8%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
Social Security
8%
VAT

34%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays in 2024
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 4 Feb: Day of the Armed Struggle
  • 25 Feb: Carnival
  • 8 Mar: International Women's Day
  • 9 Mar: International Women's Day Holiday
  • 23 Mar: Southern Africa Liberation Day
  • 4 Apr: Angolan Peace Day
  • 10 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 17 Sep: National Heroes Day
  • 2 Nov: All Souls' Day
  • 11 Nov: Independence Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
Sick days
  • Employees at larger businesses receive full pay for the first two months of illness and 50% pay from the third to the twelfth month.
  • Employees at small businesses receive 50% pay for up to 90 days.
Maternity leave
  • Duration: 3 months, with leave beginning 4 weeks before the due date. For multiple births, maternity leave is extended to 4 months.
  • Maternity Leave Pay: Compensation is based on the average earnings of the last 6 months prior to the birth.
Paternity leave
  • Note: There are no statutory provisions for paternity leave in Angola.

Termination Process

Just Cause Dismissal

If the employer claims just cause for dismissal, the employee has the right to a hearing. If the judge rules against the employer, the employee may be reinstated with compensation for lost wages.

Group Layoffs

  • For layoffs of five or fewer employees, the employer must provide a written reason to the employee’s representative body, who has 7 days to respond.
  • For layoffs of more than five employees, the employer must notify the workers' representative body and the Ministry of Labor

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Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Angola

Located on the western coast of Southern Africa, Angola is the seventh-largest country in Africa. Its economy is growing rapidly, fueled by rich mineral and oil reserves. However, the benefits of this economic boom are not evenly distributed. For businesses looking to hire in Angola, it’s important to understand the country's labor laws and payroll requirements.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
8.0%

Overview

Population
31.83 million
Language
Portuguese
Capital
Luanda
Currency
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Country code
+244
Min wage
21,454 AOA/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
44 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Monthly, with employees paid by the end of each month.
Time-Based Employees
Avg employer tax

8%

Tax Breakdown

Social Security
8%

VAT

VAT

34%

Tax Calculation for Angola
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation
How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Angola typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Pre-boarding

Ensure all necessary paperwork, including tax forms and social security registration, is completed before the employee’s first day.

First Day

Introduce the employee to the team, company culture, and key policies. Review the employment contract and job expectations.

Training and Development

Provide role-specific training and monitor progress during the probation period.

Compliance Check

Enroll the new hire in the social security system and ensure compliance with local labor laws.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Angola
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Angola, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Employee name, contact details, and position.

Job Description

A clear description of the employee’s duties and responsibilities.

Salary and Benefits

Define the monthly salary, payment cycle, and any other benefits (e.g., health insurance, bonuses).

Working Hours

Outline the expected work schedule and overtime policies.

Leave Entitlements

Specify vacation, sick leave, maternity leave, and public holidays.

Notice Period and Termination

Clarify the notice period, termination process, and severance pay.

Confidentiality Clauses

If applicable, include clauses related to the protection of intellectual property and business confidentiality.

Health and Safety

Clearly state any health and safety protocols relevant to the workplace.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Employees at larger businesses receive full pay for the first two months of illness and 50% pay from the third to the twelfth month.
  • Employees at small businesses receive 50% pay for up to 90 days.
Maternity leave
  • Duration: 3 months, with leave beginning 4 weeks before the due date. For multiple births, maternity leave is extended to 4 months.
  • Maternity Leave Pay: Compensation is based on the average earnings of the last 6 months prior to the birth.
Paternity leave
  • Note: There are no statutory provisions for paternity leave in Angola.
5 Public holidays in Angola
1st
New Year's Day
4th
Angolan Peace Day
1st
Labor Day
11th
Independence Day
25th
Christmas Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 4 Feb: Day of the Armed Struggle
  • 25 Feb: Carnival
  • 8 Mar: International Women's Day
  • 9 Mar: International Women's Day Holiday
  • 23 Mar: Southern Africa Liberation Day
  • 4 Apr: Angolan Peace Day
  • 10 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 17 Sep: National Heroes Day
  • 2 Nov: All Souls' Day
  • 11 Nov: Independence Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day

Termination Process

Just Cause Dismissal

If the employer claims just cause for dismissal, the employee has the right to a hearing. If the judge rules against the employer, the employee may be reinstated with compensation for lost wages.

Group Layoffs

  • For layoffs of five or fewer employees, the employer must provide a written reason to the employee’s representative body, who has 7 days to respond.
  • For layoffs of more than five employees, the employer must notify the workers' representative body and the Ministry of Labor

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Angola

العملة
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
8.0%

عن 

Angola

Located on the western coast of Southern Africa, Angola is the seventh-largest country in Africa. Its economy is growing rapidly, fueled by rich mineral and oil reserves. However, the benefits of this economic boom are not evenly distributed. For businesses looking to hire in Angola, it’s important to understand the country's labor laws and payroll requirements.

ملخص

التركيبة السكانية
31.83 million
اللغة
Portuguese
العاصمة
Luanda
العملة
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+244
الحد الأدنى للأجور
21,454 AOA/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
44 hours per week

الرواتب

موعد صرف الرواتب

Monthly

متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

8%

تحصيل الضرائب

التوزيع الضريبي - صاحب العمل
Social Security
8%
ضريبة القيمة المضافة

34%

العطل / PTO

العطلات الرسمية في عام 2024
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 4 Feb: Day of the Armed Struggle
  • 25 Feb: Carnival
  • 8 Mar: International Women's Day
  • 9 Mar: International Women's Day Holiday
  • 23 Mar: Southern Africa Liberation Day
  • 4 Apr: Angolan Peace Day
  • 10 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 17 Sep: National Heroes Day
  • 2 Nov: All Souls' Day
  • 11 Nov: Independence Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
الإجازات المرضية
  • Employees at larger businesses receive full pay for the first two months of illness and 50% pay from the third to the twelfth month.
  • Employees at small businesses receive 50% pay for up to 90 days.
إجازة الأمومة
  • Duration: 3 months, with leave beginning 4 weeks before the due date. For multiple births, maternity leave is extended to 4 months.
  • Maternity Leave Pay: Compensation is based on the average earnings of the last 6 months prior to the birth.
إجازة الأبوة
  • Note: There are no statutory provisions for paternity leave in Angola.

إنهاء العقد

عملية الإنهاء

Just Cause Dismissal

If the employer claims just cause for dismissal, the employee has the right to a hearing. If the judge rules against the employer, the employee may be reinstated with compensation for lost wages.

Group Layoffs

  • For layoffs of five or fewer employees, the employer must provide a written reason to the employee’s representative body, who has 7 days to respond.
  • For layoffs of more than five employees, the employer must notify the workers' representative body and the Ministry of Labor
فترة الإشعار
  • 60 days for senior staff or middle management
  • 30 days for general workers
مكافأة نهاية الخدمة

Employees are entitled to one month of pay for each year of seniority up to five years. After five years, severance pay is 50% of the monthly salary for each additional year.

فترة الاختبار

Up to 2 months

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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري
GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي
GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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