🇦🇴 Angola

Cryptocurrency activities in Angola are restricted with no specific regulatory framework established. The central bank has issued warnings against crypto usage, and there is no formal licensing or tax regime for crypto.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score55/100 (High Risk)
Regionafrica central
CurrencyAOA

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)No specific crypto guidance; 15% CGT on investments
Capital Gains (Corporate)25% corporate tax
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance. General investment income tax of 15% may apply.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorBNA
FrameworkLaw No. 3/24 (Mining Prohibition, April 2024); BNA Carta-Circular No. 01/2026 (May 2026); no comprehensive VASP licensing framework yet

BNA has prohibited banks from dealing in crypto. No licensing path exists.

Enforcement Activity

Level: Moderate

BNA enforces banking prohibition on crypto services.

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusgrey_list
FATF BodyESAAMLG
Suspicious-Activity ReportingYes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No regulation; banking prohibition applies.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No regulation.

Mining

LegalNo
Electricity Cost$0.035/kWh
Renewable Energy65%
Infrastructurefair

Mining is restricted under Law No. 3/24 (April 2024). Electricity costs are low and renewable energy share is high, but infrastructure quality limits large-scale mining operations.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index25/100
Banking Accessrestricted
Sanctions Program ActiveNo

Risk Factors

Angola has moderate political stability but faces significant corruption and infrastructure challenges. No major international sanctions apply. Banking access for crypto firms is restricted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Angola?

Cryptocurrency activities in Angola are restricted with no specific regulatory framework established. The central bank has issued warnings against crypto usage, and there is no formal licensing or tax regime for crypto.

What is the FATF status of Angola?

Angola is classified by FATF as: grey_list.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Angola?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-08 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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