Living in Portugal while working in Angola

By Mark 13 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Portugal for a company in Angola?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. The company is located in Angola, so it’s only possible to work in Angola.
  2. You must have a Portuguese contract.
  3. You must be a national or resident of Portugal, or have a Portuguese contract.
  4. The company must be registered in Portugal.
  5. The company must be registered with the Portuguese tax authorities.
  6. The company must be registered in the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNC).
  7. You must be a Portuguese citizen, resident or national.
  8. The company must be registered in Angola.

How can I find a remote job in Angola while living in Portugal?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Angola even if you are located in Portugal, for that we will need to find a way to transfer the money.

How to find a remote job in Angola?
The first thing you need to do is to find a way to transfer money from your country to Angola. There are several ways to do this, the most common are:
Transfer money from your bank account to a local bank in Angola.
Transfer money from your bank account to a local bank in Angola. You can do this using a money transfer company, such as TransferWise or Western Union.
Transfer money from your bank account to a bank account in Angola.
Transfer money from your bank account to a bank account in Angola.

How can I get paid in Portugal when working remotely for a company in Angola?

It is possible to get paid in Portugal while working for a company in Angola but it is very difficult to get a Portuguese work permit and the process is lengthy and difficult. The main problem is that Angola is a developing country and has not yet reached the level of economic development that is needed to have a strong legal system and a modern economy. This means that most of the businesses in Angola are small and informal and the companies that are registered with the government do not pay taxes. This makes it difficult for the Angolan companies to pay the salaries of their employees in Angola and even harder to get the employees to pay the taxes and other fees that are required to get the work permits. The best way to get around this is to work for a company in Portugal that will pay the taxes and other fees for you and pay you in Portugal.

How to work in Portugal for an Angolan company
If you are working in Angola and you are an Angolan citizen or resident, you are required to get a work permit. The process of getting a work permit in Angola is very difficult and time consuming. The first step is to get a visa to Portugal. This is a very complicated process and it is very difficult to get a visa to Portugal. The next step is to get a work permit to Portugal. This is even more difficult. The Angolan government requires that all Angolan citizens or residents must get a work permit to work in Portugal. The process to get a work permit in Portugal is long and difficult and requires a lot of paperwork.

Will I pay taxes in Portugal or Angola when working remotely in Portugal?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Portugal for a corporation in Angola, so we have put together this guide to help you understand the tax situation in Angola.

This guide will help you understand what taxes you will need to pay when working in Portugal and what taxes you will need to pay when working in Angola.
Taxes in Portugal
If you work in Portugal, you will need to pay the following taxes:
VAT:
The tax rate for VAT in Portugal is 21% (5% on basic food and services, 15% on services, and 1% on all other goods and services).
VAT is calculated on the total price of the goods or services you buy.
You will be charged VAT on your purchases when you make a purchase in Portugal.
You will be charged VAT when you pay for your services in Portugal.
When you work in Portugal, you will not be charged VAT on your salary or wages.
If you work in Portugal, you will not be charged VAT on your salary or wages.
You will not be charged VAT on your salary or wages.