Setting up or managing an investment in Angola? This guide outlines who qualifies, typical documents, the step-by-step process via consulates and AIPEX, post-approval obligations, renewals, and common pitfalls — all in one page.

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• Individuals who plan to invest significant capital in Angola (new company, equity participation, or project expansion).
• Founders, directors or managers who will oversee the investment in-country.
• Applicants who meet health/character requirements and can provide compliant investment documentation.

Note: Minimum amounts, priority sectors and incentives can change. Always confirm with the Embassy/Consulate and AIPEX before proceeding.

• Passport (valid; blank pages) & passport photos per consulate specs.
• Investment plan (business plan, projected jobs, capex/opex, timelines, sector).
• Proof/source of funds (bank letters/statements; compliance docs as requested).
• Company documents (draft articles/incorporation, shareholder list, director appointments) or acquisition paperwork.
• AIPEX documentation as required for registration/approval (forms, project summary, incentives request).
• Criminal-record certificate (apostilled/legalised if required) & medical certificate.
• Completed consular forms & fee payment receipt.

Tip: Keep a digital binder (PDFs) mirroring your printed file; label every document clearly.

1. Define the investment (vehicle, sector, amount, location, partners).
2. Prepare the file (business plan, funds proof, draft company docs, AIPEX forms if applicable).
3. Check your consulate’s process — many require an online pre-application and appointment.
4. Apply & pay fees at the Angolan embassy/consulate in your country of residence.
5. AIPEX/authority review may run in parallel or after consular stage depending on your route; respond to any requests.
6. Receive visa; verify data; plan entry and next steps for company setup/banking.

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• Register within the stated deadline with the immigration authority per your visa terms.
• Company set-up: incorporation finalisation, tax registration, social security, local address.
• Banking: open corporate account; align inbound capital flows with Angola’s FX rules.
• AIPEX/sector approvals: file required reports and obtain sector-specific licences where needed.
• Employment: contracts for local staff; compliance with labour & HSE regulations.

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• Validity: often issued for around 12 months; terms vary by consulate/approval notice.
• Renewals: provide evidence that the investment is active and compliant (reports, tax receipts, payroll where applicable).
• Project changes: notify authorities if you alter amount, sector, or company structure.

• Unclear or unsubstantiated funds (source of funds not documented, missing bank letters).
• Incomplete company/AIPEX paperwork or inconsistencies across documents.
• Attempting to work outside the authorised scope of the investor visa.
• Missing registration deadlines or failing to file required reports after arrival.

• Ask your consulate and AIPEX for the current checklist and follow it line by line.
• Prepare a clean document index (table of contents) for your file to speed up review.
• Keep a compliance calendar (renewals, tax filings, AIPEX reports, licence renewals).

Information for general guidance only — always verify with an Angolan embassy/consulate and AIPEX. Requirements, thresholds and incentives can change.