On 2 March 2026, Law 2/26 was published, establishing a new legal framework for the activities of non governmental organisations (NGOs) in Angola. This aw substantially repealed the regulatory framework previously established by Presidential Decree 4/15 of 23 March.
Law 2/26 applies to all NGOs conducting activities in Angola. However, it does not apply to private legal entities of an associative or functional nature, for which specific legislation sets out the rules.
For the purposes of Law 2/26, NGOs are defined as legal entities governed by private law that are voluntarily established and independent of the state and political parties. They must pursue social solidarity objectives in various fields on a non-profit basis and are prohibited from distributing profits or assets to their members, regardless of their legal form.
