Angola - Ongoing Labour Reform

Last February was an extremely dynamic month in terms of labour legislation in Angola, with three important pieces of legislation published in the context of the ongoing labour reform, initiated with the publication of the new General Labour Law ("LGT") at the end of 2023.

Legislation published within the context of the ongoing labour reform in Angola

Legal framework for the exercise of professional activity by non-resident foreign workers

Presidential Decree no. 49/25, of 18 February

I. Scope
This decree applies to employment contracts entered into under the LGT between, on the one hand, non-resident foreign workers (the so-called "expatriates") and, on the other hand, individuals, public, private or mixed companies, cooperatives, social organisations, international organisations and diplomatic and consular representations, whether under the form of services provision, technical assistance or other arrangements.