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CONSTITUTIONAL COURTREPUBLIC OF ANGOLA

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Register a political party

A political party exists only once it is registered with the Constitutional Court. The law requires nationwide representation: at least 7,500 citizens, including at least 150 residents in each province.

7,500Citizens over 18, in full enjoyment of their civil and political rights, who sign the application.
150 per provinceMinimum number of signatories resident in each province of the country.
6 monthsTime limit to apply for registration after the founding committee is accredited.
No costsProceedings concerning political parties are free of costs.

Before you apply, check

The requirements are cumulative: missing one is enough for the application to be rejected.

0 of 5 confirmed. The Court checks each signature. Signatures without a valid document do not count towards the minimum.

The requirements are cumulative

The Court has rejected applications with valid signatures below the minimum in just two provinces (Judgment No. 1128/2026), or with illegible or expired identity cards (Judgment No. 867/2023). A shortfall in one requirement is not offset by a surplus in another.

See Judgment No. 1128/2026

Step by step

  1. Set up a founding committee (optional)

    Between 7 and 21 people may form a founding committee to prepare the registration and ask the President of the Court for accreditation, with proof of the assets and funds available to start.

    Law No. 22/10 — Political Parties Law, Art. 12

  2. Wait for accreditation

    The President of the Court decides within 30 days. If granted, the party in formation has six months to apply for registration. If refused, an appeal lies to the Plenary.

    Law No. 22/10, Art. 12(3) and (4)

  3. Collect the signatures

    Gather the signatures of at least 7,500 citizens over 18, including at least 150 residents in each province, with each signatory’s documents.

    Law No. 22/10, Art. 14(1)

  4. Apply for registration

    File the application with the Court Registry. Check the Political Parties Law, or ask the Registry, for the full list of documents to attach.

    Law No. 22/10, Art. 14; Law No. 3/08, Arts. 4 and 63

  5. Receive the decision

    The President of the Court decides. If the application is rejected, you may challenge the decision before the Plenary within 15 days of notification. Registered parties appear on the official list.

    Law No. 3/08, Arts. 63 and 64(2)

Costs

Proceedings concerning political parties are free of costs (Law No. 3/08, Art. 15).

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see the parties already registered?
On the official list of political parties, with the flag, acronym and registration date of each.
What about forming a coalition?
The Constitutional Court also reviews whether the requirements for forming coalitions are met (Law No. 3/08, Art. 63). See the registered coalitions and the related judgments.
How long does accreditation of the founding committee take?
The President of the Court decides within 30 days (Law No. 22/10, Art. 12(3)).

This guide is for information only and does not replace the law or legal advice. Updated October 2026.