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Law No.13/19 -New Visa Law

Issued on 23 May 2019 and will come into force on 23 July 2019. 

The law:

  • repeals Law No.2/07 of 31 August 2007;
  • approves a new regime on the entry, exit, and staying of foreign citizens in Angola; and
  • provides a 10 day renewable extension for short-term visas.

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Law No.11/19 -Law on Public-Private Partnerships ("PPPs")

Issued and came into force on 14 May 2019. 

The law:

  • replaces Law No.2/11 of 14 January 2011; and
  • introduces several amendments aimed at simplifying the legal framework applicable to PPPs.

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Law No.10/19 -Privatization Framework Law

Issued and came into force on 14 May 2019. 

The law seeks to introduce conditions that that will enhance the participation of the private sector in the Angolan economy. 

Finance

Presidential Decree No.180/19 -Value Added Tax ("VAT") Code Regulations

Issued on 24 May 2019 and will enter into force on 1 July 2019. 

The regulations:

  • establish the rules applicable to VAT reimbursement and refund; and
  • create the Code of Accounts relating to the accounting of operations related to VAT.

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