Payroll SaaS
Payroll Software in Angola
Mercans Payroll Software Angola provides a secure, cloud-based payroll solution tailored to Angola’s unique labour and tax environment. Designed for both enterprises and SMEs, this payroll SaaS simplifies every step of salary management – from automated payroll calculations and INSS contributions to compliant reporting under local legislation.
Built on a native SaaS architecture, Mercans Payroll Software ensures real-time accuracy, scalability, and compliance. It supports both Portuguese and English interfaces, making it ideal for local and multinational organisations operating in Angola’s bilingual business landscape.
Our system integrates seamlessly with HR, accounting, and banking platforms — enabling end-to-end payroll automation that aligns with Angola’s General Labour Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho) and INSS (Instituto Nacional de Segurança Social) requirements.
Whether you’re managing a small workforce or complex multi-site operations, Mercans Payroll Angola delivers transparency, speed, and co
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Why Choose Mercans
- Native SaaS and Payroll platform
- Trusted by fortune global 500 and multinationals
- Manage All Employment Types - Employees, Freelancers, Contractors, Expats
- More than 100 inbound and outbound integrations are available today
- Suitable for enterprise businesses
- GDPR certified, SOC 1 & SOC 2 Compliant
- Supports Multiple Currencies
- ISO 20000 & ISO 27001 Certified
- Global presence and multi-country payroll capabilities
- OWASP ASVS 3.0 Compliant
Payroll Software Modules in Angola
Mercans payroll software for Angola offers managers and employees a powerful, intuitive payroll system designed to simplify payroll and HR activities. Our Angola cloud payroll software includes advanced modules built to deliver compliance, efficiency, and a seamless experience for payroll management. These modules make Mercans one of the most trusted payroll solutions and a leading payroll service provider in Angola.
Manager Self Service
Enables managers to handle payroll and HR tasks such as approvals, performance tracking, employee administration, and leave management directly through the platform, enhancing productivity and operational control.
Employee Self Service
Provides employees with secure cloud access to their payslips, payroll records, leave balances, and HR tools, promoting transparency, engagement, and a paperless payroll experience.
Employee Help Desk
Offers a dedicated support channel for payroll and HR queries, ensuring faster resolution, improved employee satisfaction, and efficient problem management.
Data Exchange
Integrates seamlessly with Angola’s local HR, accounting, and banking systems, reducing manual entry, minimizing errors, and ensuring compliance with labor law, IRT, and INSS reporting requirements.
eDrive and Workflows
Automates HR and payroll processes through configurable workflows and secure digital document management, guaranteeing adherence to Angola’s labor regulations and international payroll standards.
Time and Attendance
Captures employee attendance, overtime, and work schedules with precision. Integrated directly with payroll, it automates salary calculations while ensuring compliance with Angola’s working hours and overtime policies.
Leave Management
Tracks and manages annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity, and unpaid leave. Real-time updates ensure accurate payroll computation and alignment with Angola’s labor law entitlements.
Loans and Expenses
Processes employee loans, advances, and expense reimbursements accurately, fully integrated into payroll with proper tracking for INSS contributions, IRT deductions, and year-end reporting.
Payroll Features in Angola
Collective Agreements and Employment Contracts
Mercans payroll software for Angola is fully configured to manage various collective labor agreements and individual employment contracts in accordance with the Lei Geral do Trabalho. The system provides complete control over salary scales based on contract type, rank, seniority, and currency. Personalized pay and allowances can also be applied to individual agreements, enabling accurate and flexible payroll processing.
Automatic Compliance
Mercans ensures that payroll operations remain fully compliant with the latest labor, tax, and social security regulations issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Labor, and Social Security. The system handles INSS contributions for employees and employers, IRT income tax calculations, and holiday and termination pay requirements. Mandatory reports and electronic declarations can be generated automatically for submission to the appropriate authorities, reducing administrative workload and risk.
Salary Calculation
The software calculates wages for hourly, weekly, and monthly employees. It automatically manages base salaries, allowances, overtime, bonuses, commissions, leave pay, public holidays, IRT deductions, INSS contributions, pensions, and other company-specific deductions. The system supports both gross-to-net and net-to-gross payroll processing, ensuring accuracy for all payroll cycles.
Integration
Mercans Payroll Angola integrates seamlessly with HR management systems, accounting software, and banking platforms. Real-time and secure data exchange ensures a unified source of employee and payroll data, reducing errors and improving operational efficiency.
Salary Module
The salary module manages all payroll routines, including financial account maintenance, reconciliation, payroll journal generation, automatic INSS and IRT calculations, pension and benefit fund updates, and statistical and management reporting. Predefined templates based on employee category or collective agreement ensure consistent, accurate payroll execution each cycle.
Bank Transfers
Payroll payments are securely transferred to Angolan banks via API or file exchange. All banking details, including IBAN, SWIFT, NIB, and beneficiary information, are automatically verified, ensuring timely and error-free salary disbursements.
Tax and Social Security Compliance
Mercans payroll software handles IRT income tax brackets and rates, calculates employer and employee INSS contributions, and generates monthly declarations for submission to the General Tax Administration and INSS. The system supports all statutory reporting formats required by Angolan authorities.
End-of-Service and Termination Payments
The system automatically calculates termination pay and end-of-service benefits according to Angolan labor law, including accrued leave, severance based on tenure, and pro-rated salaries for final working days. All payments are fully documented for audit and compliance purposes.
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Reporting and Compliance Documents
Mercans Payroll Angola generates all essential statutory and management reports, including IRT declarations, INSS contribution reports, employee payslips, payroll registers, bank transfer reports, end-of-service summaries, and variance reports. Reports can be exported in PDF, Excel, or XML for submission or internal review.
Security and Data Protection
Mercans Payroll Angola complies with Angola’s Data Protection Law and international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001. All payroll and personal data is encrypted in storage and during transmission, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with local and global privacy regulations.
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Payroll Dashboard
The payroll dashboard provides a centralized overview of payroll operations, including readiness checks, process monitoring, real-time payroll progress, and exception alerts. Administrators can validate data, initiate payroll runs, and generate reports directly from the dashboard to streamline and control payroll processes.
Leave and Absence Management
Leave types such as annual, sick, maternity, paternity, and unpaid leave are tracked automatically. Accruals are calculated and updated in real time, and payroll adjustments are applied automatically. All leave and absence data is maintained for reporting and compliance monitoring.
Reporting & Protection
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Dashboard
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Leave Management
Payroll Implementation in Angola
Mercans’ payroll implementation process in Angola is designed to ensure a seamless transition to our payroll software Angola while maintaining full compliance with Angolan labor laws, INSS regulations, and IRT requirements. Every implementation is tailored to each client’s unique needs, with timelines and deliverables based on factors such as data readiness, project complexity, and the number of test cycles required. This structured approach ensures clarity, efficiency, and confidence at every stage of the payroll transformation.
Implementation Planning
The implementation process begins with assigning dedicated project resources and clearly defining responsibilities. A kick-off meeting establishes project objectives and scope, and clients receive a detailed implementation plan along with a welcome package containing all relevant project information. Regular progress reviews ensure that milestones and timelines are met, and a formal sign-off confirms agreement on scope and deliverables. Mercans’ method guarantees a smooth transition with no disruption to ongoing payroll operations.
Requirements Gathering
Workshops are conducted to capture client-specific requirements for payroll processing in Angola. A comprehensive business blueprint documents all payroll and HR needs, including configurations for compliance with Angola’s Lei Geral do Trabalho, INSS contribution rules, IRT regulations, and holiday and termination pay provisions. All customization requirements are reviewed and approved before system configuration begins, ensuring a tailored solution for efficient payroll automation and legal compliance.
System Configuration
Mercans payroll and HR software Angola is configured to meet all local legal and statutory requirements. Wage types, deduction rules, pay structures, and INSS and IRT calculations are customized for accuracy and compliance. The configuration also integrates with banking systems, HRMS, and accounting platforms to provide a fully automated payroll solution. Automated reporting ensures adherence to:
- INSS contributions for both employees and employers
- IRT income tax calculations and reporting
- Termination and end-of-service benefit calculations
Configuration includes employee self-service and manager self-service modules, providing a streamlined and user-friendly payroll experience within the cloud environment.
Data Migration
Employee and payroll master data are migrated from legacy systems with rigorous accuracy checks to ensure data integrity. Validation processes confirm compliance with Angolan labor and tax regulations. Clients are given full visibility to review and approve the migrated data before proceeding. Mercans ensures the migration is secure, precise, and fully auditable.
Test Payroll Run
Multiple test payroll cycles are conducted to validate system configuration and payroll accuracy. End-to-end testing and user acceptance testing confirm that all calculations, reporting, and integrations function as expected. Any discrepancies are addressed and corrected to ensure reliability and efficiency for live payroll processing.
Payroll Transition and Go-Live
A structured transition plan supports a smooth shift to live payroll operations. Comprehensive training is provided to HR and payroll teams, ensuring full mastery of the new system. Post-go-live support includes a hypercare phase with a dedicated escalation process for issue resolution. A fallback plan is established for business continuity, and a final readiness checklist confirms full operational readiness.
Payroll Integration in Angola
Mercans Payroll Angola integrates seamlessly with local statutory authorities, banking systems, HR management platforms, and accounting software, ensuring full compliance with Angolan labor, social security, and tax regulations. With operations in over 160 countries, Mercans combines global payroll expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver accurate, timely, and fully compliant payroll solutions.
Certified and Compliant Integrations
Our integrations are certified and comply with Angola’s statutory frameworks, including INSS contributions, IRT reporting, and labor law provisions. This commitment to regulatory compliance makes Mercans the preferred choice for organizations seeking reliable payroll software Angola and robust compliance solutions.
Integration with HR, HCM, and Workforce Management Systems
Mercans’ Angola payroll system integrates effortlessly with leading HCM, HRMS, and workforce management platforms. This unified ecosystem enables employees to access self-service portals for payslips, attendance logging, leave requests, and expense submissions. All payroll data is securely validated and processed through Mercans cloud software, enabling seamless payroll automation while reducing administrative workload.
Custom API Integrations
Mercans provides tailored API integrations for businesses across diverse sectors in Angola, including energy, banking, healthcare, construction, and logistics. These integrations ensure that payroll operations align with sector-specific workflows, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.
ERP and Accounting Integrations
Our payroll software integrates with major ERP platforms and accounting tools to synchronize payroll data, automate journal entries, and streamline financial reconciliation. This connected ecosystem allows HR and finance teams to work efficiently, reducing errors and enhancing operational visibility while maintaining full compliance with Angola’s labor and tax regulations.
Important Payroll Reports & Documents in Angola
| Report / Document Name | Purpose / Description | Submitted To / Used By | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Register | Summarizes all employee salaries, deductions, and net pay for a specific period. Used for payroll verification and audit. | Internal HR & Finance | Monthly |
| Employee Payslip (Recibo de Salário) | Provides each employee with a detailed breakdown of earnings, deductions, and net pay. | Employee (Mandatory by Labour Law) | Monthly |
| IRT Declaration (Imposto sobre o Rendimento do Trabalho) | Report of income tax withheld from employee wages and employer contributions. | Administração Geral Tributária (AGT) | Monthly |
| INSS Contribution Report | Lists employer and employee social security contributions. Includes totals per employee. | Instituto Nacional de Segurança Social (INSS) | Monthly |
| Bank Transfer File / Salary Payment File | Contains employee banking details for automated payroll disbursement. | Local Banks | Monthly |
| Leave & Absence Report | Tracks employee annual, sick, and maternity leave, including balances and payments. | Internal HR / Labour Inspections | Monthly / Quarterly |
| End-of-Service & Termination Report | Documents all final settlements, including severance pay and unused leave compensation. | HR & Labour Authorities (if required) | As Needed |
| Payroll Variance Report | Compares changes in payroll amounts, deductions, or employee counts between periods. | Finance & Management | Monthly |
| Year-End Payroll Summary | Consolidated payroll data for the fiscal year including total IRT, INSS, and salary expenses. | Internal Audit / AGT | Annually |
| Employee Income Certificate | Certificate of annual income and taxes withheld provided to employees for personal tax filing. | Employees / AGT | Annually |
| HR & Headcount Report | Provides summary of workforce by category, contract type, and employment status. | Internal HR / Labour Audits | Monthly / Quarterly |
| Pension & Benefit Fund Report | Details voluntary or company-managed retirement and insurance contributions. | Pension Fund Providers / HR | Monthly |
| Overtime & Bonus Report | Lists additional payments made outside base salary. Used for compliance and management analysis. | Internal HR / Management | Monthly |
| Tax Payment Proof (Comprovativo de Pagamento IRT) | Confirms that IRT tax payments have been submitted to the AGT. | AGT | Monthly |
Benefits of Payroll Software Angola
Mercans payroll software for Angola is designed to simplify payroll management, reduce manual errors, and ensure full compliance with Angolan labor, tax, and social security laws. By automating payroll processes and integrating HR functions, our platform delivers efficiency, transparency, and accuracy for businesses of all sizes.
Streamlined Payroll Processing
Manage salaries, allowances, bonuses, and deductions directly within the Mercans platform. Automated calculations for INSS contributions, IRT deductions, and end-of-service payments save time and reduce errors.
Integrated HR and Leave Management
Combine payroll with HR administration, leave tracking, attendance, and expense management in a single platform. This integrated approach improves operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Automatic Compliance
Stay up to date with Angola’s evolving labor laws, social security requirements, and tax regulations. Mercans ensures all statutory reports and declarations are automatically generated in the correct formats for submission to authorities.
Customizable Workflows
Tailor payroll workflows to meet industry-specific needs, collective agreements, and company policies. The system adapts to different employment types, ranks, and contracts for full flexibility.
Mercans' payroll software provides a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly solution, streamlining payroll processes and allowing you to focus on your most valuable asset—your people.
Time and Resource Efficiency
Free up HR and finance teams from routine calculations and administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives.
Secure and Reliable
All payroll data is encrypted during storage and transmission, fully compliant with Angola’s Data Protection Law and ISO/IEC 27001 standards, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
Accessible Anywhere
Cloud-based access allows managers and employees to securely view payroll and HR data anytime, from anywhere.
Dedicated Support
Expert payroll consultants provide ongoing guidance to ensure compliance with Angola’s labor and tax regulations.
Transparency
Comprehensive dashboards and reporting tools provide a complete view of payroll status, exceptions, and employee data.
Mercans' payroll software provides a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly solution, streamlining payroll processes and allowing you to focus on your most valuable asset—your people.
Key Benefits
Additional Key Features
Mercans' payroll software provides a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly solution, streamlining payroll processes and allowing you to focus on your most valuable asset—your people.
FAQs
Does the payroll software comply with Angola’s tax and social security laws (IRT and INSS)?
Yes. Mercans payroll software automatically calculates INSS contributions for employees and employers, applies IRT deductions according to current rates, and generates all statutory reports required by Angolan authorities.
Can the payroll system generate reports required by Angolan authorities?
Absolutely. Mercans produces all mandatory reports including INSS contribution files, IRT declarations, payroll registers, payslips, bank transfer records, and end-of-service summaries in formats approved by government bodies.
This content was prepared for informational purposes only. As local laws & regulations keep on changing, please consult your tax & legal advisors.
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