Oil & Gas

Expert Legal Assistance monitors the regulatory evolution of the oil and gas sector starting with its constitution, keeping in touch with the regulatory and supervisory bodies of this important economic activity with a special focus on the Upstream aspect and its support services

The profound knowledge and experience accumulated in this sector, acquired through participation in various transactions, operations and other related projects, allow us to have the necessary know-how and scope that puts us in a privileged position to offer excellent advice and representation in this sector.

Our services in this area include, namely, support in the following areas:

  • Legal and regulatory regime for the Oil Industry;
  • Tax regime applicable to the Petroleum Sector;
  • Cost recovery regime (Capex and Opex);
  • Regular monitoring of specific tax obligations and mandatory retention procedures, Petroleum Income Tax, Petroleum Transaction Tax, Petroleum Production Tax, Capital Investment Tax, Contribution to National Personnel Training, Surface Tax;
  • Exchange regime applicable to the Oil and Gas Sector;
  • Customs regime applicable to the Oil and Gas Sector;
  • Regime for the acquisition of goods and services from the Oil and Gas Sector;
  • Requirement to hire national suppliers, according to the type of service or supply desired;
  • Obligation to contract specific insurance policies for oil and gas production activities; and
  • Angolanization process