The United States-Angola Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of trade and investment between the United States and Angola. The Chamber was established in 1991 and has a membership that consists of over 90 companies.

The Executive Director of the Chamber, Paul Hare, participated in the negotiations that led to the Lusaka Protocol in November of 1994 and was the U.S. special representative to the Angola Peace Process from 1994 until 1998. Furthermore, Amb. Hare, a career Foreign Service Officer, was also Ambassador to Zambia. Consequently, he offers a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Chamber and its members.

The Chamber believes that Angola has the potential to be one of Africa's most prosperous countries. The Chamber's goal is to put the private sector at the forefront of Angola's development. Trade and investment create jobs and provide many other benefits to the citizens of both Angola and the United States, as well as other participating organizations. To promote trade, investment and Angolan economic development, the Chamber:

• Assists members identify and respond to business opportunities.
• Hosts Angolan officials and private sector representatives visiting the United States.
• Supports the development of the Angolan private sector.
• Sponsors trade missions to Angola.
• Represents the views of the private sector to officials in both governments.
• Keeps members informed about changes in laws, regulations, policy and economic conditions.
• Organizes trade and investment seminars in Angola and the United States on economic conditions.

The Chamber is well-positioned to provide a quick, practical and effective response to the needs of members. In addition, the Chamber has also assisted in organizing business responses to humanitarian needs in Angola.

SERVICES & BENEFITS
Publications
A quarterly newsletter, and periodic fax and Email alerts keep members informed of the latest economic and political developments.

Briefings/Luncheons
Prominent American and Angolan speakers discuss trade and investment topics, as well as Angola's political situation. These events provide both key information and excellent networking opportunities.

Targeted Business Assistance
Information on many sectors of the Angolan economy; assistance with market research; help in identifying local partners; assistance in finding legal, clerical and translation support.

Angola Representative: The Luanda Council
In 1998, the Chamber opened a semi-permanent office in Luanda to assist in the expansion of membership and services in Angola.  The Chamber is currently represented by:

Menshen – Consultoria, Formação e Sistemas de Redes
Rua N'Dunduma nº155 -1º Andar Esquerdo, Miramar
Luanda, ANGOLA
Tel: 222430260/222430028
Fax: 222430167

The contact point is Liliana de Sousa, Menshen’s Director and former Vice-President of HSBC in Angola. Mrs. de Sousa is assisted by Paula Morais. The chamber can be contacted in Angola via email at lilianadesousa@menshen.net and telephone no. +244 2 22 430028.

Trade Missions
The Chamber has hosted three trade missions to Angola. Trade missions provide cost-effective access to key contacts and decision-makers.

Assists with Consular Affairs Procedures at Embassy of Angola, U.S.A.
The Chamber assists members in consular affairs procedures at the Embassy of Angola in the Washington, D.C. The Chamber offers information, visa applications forms, and process assistance to members requiring entry visas into Angola. Please click here for more information on visa procedures and fees for obtaining entry visas into Angola. The Chamber also assists with document authentication procedures for Angola. The document authentication process is necessary for any document that is going to be used in Angola, whether to register a non-profit organization or a branch, incorporate a company, file a power of attorney, etc. For more information on document authentication, please click here.