Business law in Angola

Legal Framework

Independence of Justice

No

Equal Treatment of Nationals and Foreigners

Foreigners are not discriminated against in any way but the Angolan legal system is not always impartial due to political influences.

The Language of Justice

Portuguese

Recourse to an Interpreter

The Angola Constitution guarantees the right to communicate in a language one understands, including via an interpreter.

Sources of the Law and Legal Similarities

The legal system is based on the Portuguese civil law and on customs law adapted to the local political pluralism.

Checking National Laws Online

Lexmundi
The Goverment of Angola