Angola Company Documents 

What Company Documents can I order? 

We provide the following company documents in Angola where available: 
 
Angola Certificate of Incorporation 
Angola Memorandum & Article of Association 
Angola Certificate of Good Standing 
Angola Accounts (where available) 
Angola Commercial Extract 

Angola Prices & Delivery 

We will provide a no obligation quote with our prices and delivery times once we know your requirements. Please complete the form below in order for us to provide you with a quotation. 

What is the source of the documents/extracts? 

The company documents/extracts are obtained from the local Angola company register. The registry is called Ministry of Justice and Human Rights - MINJUSDH - "Ministério da Justiça e Direitos Humanos | Detalhes"

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What is the company registry in Angola? 

Ministry of Justice and Human Rights - MINJUSDH - "Ministério da Justiça e Direitos Humanos | Detalhes" 
Rua 17 de Setembro, Luanda, Angola 

About Angola 

The Angola Companies Registry is located in Luanda and was founded in 1975. 
 
Angola is a country on the west-central coast of Southern Africa. The main language of Angola is Portuguese which is spoken by 71.1% of the population with other languages such as Umbundu, Kimbundu and Kikongo spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Angolan kwanza (AOA). The population of Angola is over 37.29 million. 

Angola Economy 

The Real GDP in Angola is in the region of $265.868 billion with a GDP per capita of $7,200. Angola economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Angolaare crude petroleum, natural gas, diamonds, ships, refined petroleum. 

Main Trading Partners of Angola 

The leading export and import partners for Angola are: 
Exports: China 40%, India 9%, Netherlands 7%, France 7%, UAE 7% 
Imports: China 24%, Portugal 10%, Netherlands 8%, UAE 5%, India 4% 

Angola Certificate of Incorporation 

The Angola Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so. 

Angola Certificate of Good Standing 

The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Angola company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction. 

Reasons to obtain company documents 

An extract from the Angola register can be used for many reasons including: 
 
Background checks on potential Angola customers / suppliers 
Litigation claims 
Check potential employers 
Wills and Probate 

Regulation for Angola Company Register 

There are regulations for all company registers and in Angola the relevant laws include the Decree no. 271/20 which defines an Angola national company as a company that is fully owned by Angolan citizens or companies. This means that companies with less than 100% Angolan ownership may be excluded from certain activities. 

What information is free to view at Angola Company Registry? 

In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Angola the following information can be viewed free of charge: 
Angola Company Name Only 

Do you need to register / sign up at the Angola Company Registry? 

Yes you need to sign up at the local Angola register to order, obtain and download registered documents. 

Number of Registered Companies in Angola 

Not Publicly Available in Angola.  

Types of Companies in Angola 

Businesses in Angola can be setup with several different types of companies which include: 
 
Sociedades por Quotas de Responsabilidade Limitada - LLC 
Sociedade em comandita por acções - Joint Venture 
Special economic zone company 
Escritório de representação - Representative office 
Sucursal - Branch Office 

Other Angola Company Registry Services 

Angola Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes: 
 
Angola Civil and Criminal Identification 
Angola Business Registration 
Angola Car Registration 
Angola Land Registry 

Can you order a Angola Apostille Certificate? 

No, Angola has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. 
Even though Angola has not agreed to this Angola company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy. 

What is the language(s) of the Angola Company Registry? 

The Angola Company Register is in Portuguese and English languages. 

Angola Embassies, high commissions and consulates 

Angola has 60 embassies abroad, as well as 34 consulates  
Luanda, the capital of Angola, hosts 59 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 36 consulates and one other representation located in Angola. 

Angola Site Visits 

Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Angola. Our local partner is based in Luanda which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Angola including Namibe, Huambo and Lobito. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests. 

Angola Country Rating 

The current bond ratings for Angola from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength. 
 
Angola Moody's rating: Caa1(first obtained in 2020) 
Angola Standard & Poors rating: CCC+ (first obtained in 2020) 

Angola Debt Collection 

Creditreform provides an Angola Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Angola. 

Angola Skip Tracing 

We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Angola. Our specialist Angola skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses. 

Angola Business Credit Reports 

Creditreform provides Angola Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Angola. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us. 
 

Angola Company Document Agency FAQs 

1. What documents/extracts are available in Angola? 

The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote. 

2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report? 

A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness. 

3. Is shareholder information available in Angola? 

The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.  

4. Are financial statements available in Angola? 

Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement. 

5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts? 

The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding. 

6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents? 

The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.