Tourists will pay a 5% tax in Angola

20 ИЮНЯ 2026

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Angola will apply a 5% tax on overnight stays by international tourists starting in August, according to a new presidential decree.

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New tourism tax in Angola

Angola will start charging a 5% tax on overnight stays by international tourists, under a Special Tourism Contribution. The measure was established by presidential decree and applies to all tourist accommodation establishments and local lodging. The new tax on stays in Angola comes into force within the deadlines defined after official publication.
This contribution applies to the value of daily rates or overnight stays by international tourists, being charged directly on the final price of the stay. The aim of the tourism tax in Angola is to strengthen the sector’s sustainability and increase public investment capacity in national tourism.

How the 5% tax works

The 5% tax on stays will be collected by accommodation providers at check-in or check-out. The amounts collected must then be submitted to the competent public authority by the last working day of the month following collection.
National tourists and international tourists under 12 years old are exempt from this tourism tax. The measure therefore distinguishes between different visitor profiles, keeping the contribution focused on international tourism.
The implementation of this accommodation tax in Angola aims to ensure greater fiscal organisation in the tourism sector, ensuring revenues are properly channelled for public purposes.

Revenue distribution and impact

The revenue generated by the 5% tax on stays in Angola will be distributed among different public entities. Half will go to the Tourism Development Institute, 30% to the National Treasury, and the remaining 20% to local state administration bodies.
This distribution aims to strengthen both tourism development and public financing at different levels of governance. The tourism tax in Angola therefore represents a new source of revenue with direct impact on the sector.
The decree establishing this special contribution comes into force 90 days after its publication, marking a new phase in fiscal policy applied to international tourism in Angola.

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