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With representation in both Washington, D.C. and Luanda, Angola, the U.S.-Angola Chamber is well-positioned to provide a quick, practical and effective response to the needs of its members. Please contact us by email at membership@us-angola.org, for further information.

To download the membership application, please click here.

For a complete list of the members of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce, please click here.



Benefits of Membership

How does membership with the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce benefit its members?

Membership with the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce gives:

  • Credibility- For over 15 years, the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce has served to represent the views of the private sector to officials in both the U.S. and Angolan governments. The relationships fostered with both governments through the Chamber's advocacy for the development of the Angolan private sector and its longstanding track record, has made it a reliable voice on Angolan business matters.

  • Information - For members, the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce provides up-to-date information on policy and legislative changes affecting the business environment in Angola. Members also have access to Angolan laws translated into English. Quarterly newsletters and periodic email alerts keep members informed of the latest economic and political developments. Members can also request information on many sectors of the Angolan economy; receive assistance with market research, identifying local partners, and locating legal, clerical and translation support.

  • Networking - Throughout the year, the U.S.- Angola Chamber of Commerce hosts prominent U.S. and Angolan speakers to discuss trade and investment topics, as well as Angola's political situation.  These events provide members opportunities to network with peers, government officials and decision-makers.  For more information on upcoming Angola working groups, business symposiums, trade missions, briefings and luncheons, see events page.

  • Assist with Consular Affairs Procedures at the Embassy of Angola, Washington, D.C. and Consulate in Houston, TX - The U.S.- Angola Chamber of Commerce assists members in consular affairs procedures at the Embassy of Angola in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate in Houston, TX.  The Chamber offers support with document authentication, visa applications and processing assistance to members requiring visas into Angola.  The document authentication process is necessary for any official documents to be used in Angola to register or incorporate a company/organization, file a power of attorney, etc.  For more information on document authentication, see consular affairs page.

  • Representation office in Luanda, Angola - The U.S.- Angola Chamber of Commerce has a semi-permanent office in Luanda to provide members with better services and up-to-date information on issues of interest to both U.S. and Angolan investors.  The Chamber in Angola is represented by ANCOSE (Angola Corporate Services) Consultores, Inc.  ANCOSE is headed by Francisco da Cruz, who formerly served with the Embassy of Angola in Washington, D.C. and with BP in Angola.  The Chamber can be contacted in Angola at:
          Francisco da Cruz
          ANCOSE (Angola Corporate Services) Consultores, Inc.
          Avenida Comandante Valódia, Nº 5
          6º Andar, Suite 61
          Luanda, ANGOLA
          Phone: + 244.222.447.389
          Fax: +244.222.449.214
          Mobile: +244 926 664 808
          Email:
fjdacruz@us-angola.org


Levels of Membership

Corporate Advisory Council Membership
In addition to all the benefits that come with becoming a member of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce, Corporate Advisory Council Members have:

No administrative fees for visas and other notary acts, e.g. authentications
Priority seating for restricted events
Publicity in the newsletter and other Chamber materials
Arrange meetings with top Angolan government officials and the private sectors

Corporate Membership
Corporate members receive all the benefits that come with becoming a member of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce.

Non-Profit
As a member at the Non-Profit level of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce, you receive all the benefits that come with joining this Chamber.

Individual Membership
As an Individual member of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce, you will receive all the benefits that come with joining this Chamber.

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