Workshop
Wednesday 24th October 2010 09.30 – 13.30
Doing Business in Angola – An A-Z Guide
Why Attend?
The economy in Angola has overcome the worst of the slowdown in 2009, and is now looking forward to another year of stellar growth. With real GDP growth being forecasted at 9.5% in 2010, this impressive rebound stems from continued political stability since the end of the civil war in 2002 and as the ruling MPLA party consolidates its position in government by issuing a new constitution and a cabinet reshuffle being the most prominent signs of this transition.
The country has been ranked as one of the highest countries in Africa for its growth potential, Especially with strong measures being taken by the government to encourage FDI and privatisation; including the introduction of enhanced tax and tariff exemptions, more transparent regulation and guaranteed foreign capital repatriation – making Angola a prime investment destination!
AGENDA:
09.30 Welcome Coffee
10.00 Unraveling Tax Features in Active Sectors
11.00 Networking and Coffee Break
11.30 Infrastructure Opportunities in Angola
12.30 Networking Lunch
13.30 End of Workshop
This workshop is
essential for anyone already operating in Angola or looking to invest in the Republic. All levels of middle to senior management responsible for
contract management, tendering and evaluation, legal, accounting, finance, project management, business development and marketing should attend.
Key areas covered in this timely and critical workshop:
1. Understanding the facets of applied tax and tariff immunity for active sectors
2. Examining the conditions for the repatriation of foreign capital
3. A-Z of the tendering process across all active sectors
4. Real-time application of the project terms of approval
5. Legal protection for private and foreign businesses
6. Exploring the operating options for business entities under Angolan law
especially focusing on international standards including LPs, GPs and Corps.
7. Understanding regulatory and administrative reform
The workshop will also examine in detail the priority areas for FDI:
- Oil & Gas
- Rail, Road, Seaports, and Airport Infrastructure
- Industry (manufacturing)
- Transportation
- Agricultural and Cattle Breeding
- Telecommunications
- Energy and Water
- Fishing
- Mining
- Real Estate (housing)
- Civil Works and Utilities
The workshop will also cover a whistle-stop tour of Angola’s Overall Economic Policy:
- Achieve and consolidate political stability
- Maintain and consolidate the current macroeconomic stability
- Improve productive and social infrastructures
- Revive the production of national goods and services
- Administrative reform
- Improvement of health and education services
Fernando Faria, Partner, Global Infrastructure and Projects Group
Gustavo Amaral, Tax Department, KPMG, Angola