Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Angola
06 Feb 2024Regulates extractive activities in protected areas
On 6 February 2024, Angola issued Presidential Decree 51/24, “Regulations on mining and oil and gas activities (“Activities”) in Environmental Protected Areas”. The Regulations provide that no “Activities” may take place in Full Natural [...]
Angola
29 Jan 2024Issued Decree No. 41/24 which facilitates entry into the pharmaceutical sector
On 29 January 2024, Angola issued Presidential Decree No. 41/24, introducing new regulations for licensing pharmaceutical activities. This decree is part of the Government's efforts to modernize regulatory frameworks and attract foreign [...]
Angola
14 Apr 2022Adopts a new Tax Benefits Code
The Tax Benefits Code (Law No. 8/22 of April 14 2022, effective on 14 May 2022) has been enacted. It provides that tax benefits can be granted with a maximum duration of 10 years to investments under either the prior declaration or [...]
Angola
28 May 2021Government launches tender to privatize stake in telecommunications company
The Instituto de Gestão de Activos e Participações do Estado, (IGAPE), the state entity responsible for implementing the 2019-2022 Privatisation Programme, began on 28 May 2021 the Limited Tender by Prior Qualification for the privatization [...]
Angola
22 Apr 2021Amendments to the Private Investment Law
Law 10/21 of 22 April 2021, which amended the Private Investment Law (Law 10/18 of 26 June) marks the return of the "contractual system" in the area of private investment, which is based on a negotiation of the conditions to implement [...]
Angola
04 Jan 2021Adoption of Decree to regulate the Free Zones Act
Presidential Decree No. 4/21 (Regulation of the Free Zones Act) of 4 January 2021, establishes the terms for the creation of free zones, the entity responsible for their supervision, and the powers of the free zone managing entity. [...]
Angola
20 Oct 2020New Regulations on Local Content in the oil sector
On 20 October 2020, Angola implemented Presidential Decree no. 271/20 on Local Content Regulations. The Decree introduces the following changes among others: • Local content rules are now applicable to all companies providing goods [...]
Angola
12 Oct 2020Free Trade Zones Law
On 12 October 2020, Angola adopted Law no. 35/20 – the Free Trade Zones Law. The law sets forth the possibility of creating free trade zones with a number of incentives and benefits. The new law came into force on 12 October 2020 and [...]
Angola
15 Jun 2020Single Investment Window
On 15 June 2020, Angola adopted Presidential Decree No. 167/20 on a "Single Investment Window". It facilitates the process of private investment by creating a single contact mechanism for investors through which the Agency for Private [...]
Angola
22 Apr 2020Government amends Private Investment Law
The amendment of the Law, on 22 April 2020, includes a new regime, a contractual one, which allows the negotiation of incentives and facilities taking into account the specificity of investment projects, the economic and social impacts [...]
Angola
14 May 2019Adopted the Public-Private Partnership Act
On 14 May 2019, Angola enacted Law No. 11/19, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act. This law modernizes PPP processes by simplifying approvals, shifting risks to private partners, and allowing broader project proposals. It strengthens [...]
Angola
26 Jun 2018Adoption of new private investment law
The new Private Investment Law was approved by Law No. 10/2018, of 26 June 2018, revoking the former Law No. 14/15. It introduced the following changes, among others: • A minimum investment amount for access to tax benefits and [...]
Angola
19 Apr 2018Adoption of an investment law
On 19 April 2018, the Parliament of Angola passed an investment law, which scraps rules that previously forced foreign investors to partner with local firms. The law effectively ended the requirement that at least 35 percent of the [...]
Angola
20 Mar 2018Investment super-agency established
In a presidential decree issued in March 2018, Angola dissolved the Unidade Técnica para o Investimento Privado (UTIP), the Agência para a Promoção de Investimento de Exportações de Angola (APIEX) and the Unidade Técnica de Apoio ao [...]
Angola
04 May 2017Internet-based licensing system launched
The Angolan Ministry of Industry will launch, by end of May 2017, a new system of application, which enables national and foreign investors to apply for industrial licenses via the Internet. The new system reduces the waiting time [...]
Angola
30 Sep 2015New regulations issued for private investment in Angola
The new regulations (Presidential order 182/15, of 30 September) for carrying out private investment in Angola stipulates the creation of a “fast lane” to speed up procedures and technical support units in each ministry. It provides [...]
Angola
05 Aug 2015New Investment Law entered into force
The new law aims to reduce the bureaucracy surrounding the procedures for the acceptance of eligible investments. Also, it aims to match the incentive and benefit mechanisms with the country’s current economic framework. Incentives [...]
Angola
15 May 2012Clarifies procedures for investment incentives
Presidential Decree 84 of 2012 clarifies the administrative procedures that apply to national and foreign investment above US $10 million. According to Law 20/11, only investments above US $1 million per shareholder are eligible for [...]
Angola
16 Mar 2012New framework for incentives
Presidential Decree No. 3 of 2012 provides a framework for incentives to Angolan oil companies, both publicly-owned and private companies. It reduces the IPR rate in production sharing contracts from 50 percent to the industrial tax [...]
Angola
13 Jan 2012New operational requirements for oil companies
The Foreign Exchange Law of 2012 requires foreign oil firms operating in Angola to channel their payments in dollars through local banks. Oil firms will be obliged to use Angolan bank accounts. The authorities have indicated that they [...]
Angola
01 Jan 2012Providing tax incentives to corporations
The Patrons Law of 2012 defines fiscal and other incentives available to corporations that provide funding and support to projects related to social initiatives, education, culture, sports, science, health and information technology. [...]
Angola
20 May 2011Introduces new private investment law
The new law revoked the previous private investment legislation (Laws 11/03 an 17/03) and introduced the new regime applicable to national and foreign private investors in Angola. The new regime applies to national and foreign investors, [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
-
The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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