Employment Law

Employment Contracts in Angola

Technically, not all employment contracts in Angola need to be in writing. However, we strongly recommend that you always provide a written contract for every employee you hire. In these contracts, you should include all the details of the agreement, such as working hours, salary/wages, benefits, etc. Additionally, the contract should be written in Portuguese and indicate the local currency, the Angolan Kwanza.

Fixed Term

Probation	15 days (maximum) for unskilled workers 30 days (maximum) for skilled workers
Termination notice period	15 days before the end of the contract: 30 days’ notice to decide whether to renew the contract: 60 days’ notice for individual layoffs: collective dismissal
Severance pay	Depends on company size; for a PEO setup, typically: 1 month salary for each year worked, up to 5 years and 0.5 month salary for each year worked after 5 years

Indefinite

Probation	60 days
Termination notice period	30 days notice: individual layoffs 60 days notice: collective layoffs
Severance pay	Depends on company size; for a PEO setup, typically: 1 month salary for each year worked, up to 5 years and 0.5 month salary for each year worked after 5 years

Angola Working Hours

The standard working week for Angolan employees is 44 hours, but this can be extended to 54 hours in certain circumstances. Overtime pay for the first 30 hours is 150% of regular wages, and overtime pay for subsequent hours is 175% of regular wages.

Taxation in Angola

Angolan employees and employers must contribute a certain percentage of their wages to the social security fund, which is 3% and 8% respectively.

Angola's income tax is progressive, with people with higher incomes paying a higher percentage of their income tax. Rates range from 0% to 25%, plus fixed payments (fixed payments also vary on a progressive scale).

The corporate tax in Angola is 25%.

Holiday Policy

Angola Holidays

Angolan employees are entitled to 22 days of paid leave per year. For parents of children under 14 years of age, the allowance increases to 23 days per year.

There is also a family leave system, which allows employees to take up to three days per month (up to 12 days per year) to assist a family member (such as a child or parent). Eight of these days shall be compensated at 100% of regular wages.

Angola Sick Leave

There is no limit on the number of sick days an Angolan employee can take, as long as a medical certificate can be provided as proof. Employers in medium-sized or large companies are required to pay employees full salary for the first two months of vacation, followed by half salary for three to twelve months.

Parental Leave in Angola

In Angola, female employees are entitled to a total of 12 weeks of maternity leave. Four of these weeks should be done before delivery and the remaining nine weeks after delivery. During leave, employees may receive compensation from the state (through social security), which must be supplemented by the employer.

Male employees in Angola are not legally entitled to any paternity leave, although some employers may choose to provide a stipend.

Health Insurance in Angola

Angola has a state-funded universal health care system, but the quality of care is often relatively low. As a result, some employers choose to provide private health insurance to their employees, which foreign employees may expect.

Dismissal and Severance in Angola

Employees in Angola can generally only be terminated from indefinite contracts in certain circumstances, such as for obvious financial reasons or serious misconduct. For termination, there is usually a notice period of one to two months, depending on the employee's level.

For fixed-term contracts, the minimum notice period is two weeks.
In most cases, probation periods in Angola are limited to 60 days.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation Law in Angola

The minimum wage for Angolan employees varies depending on the type of work they perform. Therefore, before setting compensation rates, it is critical to understand the regulations that affect each employee.

Minimum wage country comparison chart	(in USD per month)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Welfare Management in Angola

Establishing an employee benefits system for employees in Angola can be difficult. Complex regulations and organizations can require significant time, effort and investment from employers.

Outsourcing your benefits administration processes can save you time and money and ensure you are fully compliant with relevant laws. Remoly can simplify your Angola benefits administration, and our Angola experts will set up and manage everything for you, helping you focus on successful expansion.

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