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Angola

Republic of Angola

Civil law (Portuguese tradition)Unitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Luanda
Population
36,700,000
Languages
Portuguese, Umbundu
Currency
AOA

Angola · Legislation

Legislation and primary sources

Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Angola, and how to confirm it is still in force.

Sources of law, ranked

Constitution
Supreme law; 2010 text.
International law
Ratified treaties form part of the domestic order.
Laws and presidential legislative decrees
Assembly statutes and delegated instruments.
Codes and commercial statutes
Civil Code, Commercial Companies Law 2004, private investment and petroleum laws.
Customary law
Recognised where consistent with the constitution and public order.

The legislative process

Bills are debated in general and in detail and voted by the National Assembly, then promulgated by the President, who may request preventive review by the Constitutional Court.

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