International Market Advisor - Doing Business in Angola Guide

Angola Overview

A challenging market with plenty of opportunities; Angola is one of Africa’s fastest growing economies. It is a market with significant opportunities for UK companies across a range of sectors. Situated on the south-western coast of Africa, Angola is also one of Africa’s leading oil producers with production figures of close to 2 million barrels per day.

The UK is the second largest investor in Angola with annual investments of over US $3 billion and this figure is likely to grow. The profit:investment ratio is good and Angola is a market with significant opportunities for UK companies across a range of sectors.

About This Guide

This guide aims to provide a route map of the way ahead, together with signposts to other sources of help.

The main objective of this Doing Business in Angola Guide is to provide you with basic knowledge about Angola; an overview of its economy, business culture, potential opportunities and to identify the main issues associated with initial research, market entry, risk management and cultural and language issues.

We do not pretend to provide all the answers in the guide, but novice exporters in particular will find it a useful starting point. Further assistance is available from the UK Trade & Investment team in Angola. Full contact details are available in this guide.