Bernardeth Gaspar

Bilingual (Portuguese/English) legal professional with over 12 years of experience across commercial contracting, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance and public tax administration in Angola. Solid command of Angolan commercial, corporate, contract, labour, tax and administrative law, with a proven ability to work independently, anticipate legal risks and recommend preventive measures. Experienced in drafting and reviewing complex agreements, issuing legal opinions, managing contentious proceedings, and ensuring the accuracy of statutory filings.

Brings a rare institutional understanding of the Angolan State's fiscal and regulatory machinery — including international tax matters (double taxation treaties, BEPS) — directly relevant to an integrated LNG operation with Angolan and offshore corporate structures.

Senior Tax Officer (Técnica Superior Tributária de 1.ª Classe) at Administração Geral Tributária (AGT) (2014-01 – Present)

• Issue legal and technical opinions (pareceres) supporting management decisions, interpreting and applying Angolan commercial, labour, tax and administrative legislation.
• Conduct and monitor contentious and enforcement proceedings (contencioso e execução fiscal), coordinating with taxpayers, their legal representatives, banks and other competent authorities.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of corporate tax filings and periodic compliance obligations; propose preventive and corrective measures to mitigate legal and fiscal risk.
• Participate in tax audits and inspections, performing risk analysis and preparing regularisation proposals for corporate taxpayers.
• Support the application of double taxation agreements and international frameworks (BEPS) within the Angolan legal context.
• Draft formal institutional correspondence on behalf of senior management and represent the office technically before external stakeholders; track and apply new national legislation as it is enacted.

Founder & Legal Consultant at The Freelancer's Legal Hub (2025-01 – Present)

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, NDAs and contributor/platform agreements for companies and independent professionals.
• Advise on business structuring, corporate documentation, tax compliance and contractual risk management; currently leading the incorporation of the firm as a limited liability company (constitution, objecto social, registry filings).
• Design and deliver legal and tax training workshops; author of legal and tax publications in Portuguese and English.

Lecturer — Commercial and Tax Law at Universidade Independente de Angola (UNIA) (2014-03 – 2017-12)

• Taught Commercial and Tax Law using case studies and analysis of current Angolan legislation.
• Participated in regional conferences on international law and governance.

Legal Consultant — Contracts & International Compliance at PricewaterhouseCoopers Angola (PwC) (2013-01 – 2014-02)

• Drafted and negotiated commercial and compliance agreements for clients operating in Angola and across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advised on corporate structuring, regulatory risk and international expansion, analysing multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks.
• Prepared opinions on compliance requirements for foreign companies operating in Angola, including obligations towards regulatory authorities.

LLB — Bachelor of Laws in Private Law – University of South Africa (UNISA)

Certificate in International Taxation – University of Cape Town (2018-01 – 2018-12)

Certificate in Business Ethics – The Ethics Institute of South Africa

Certificate in Project Management – LinkedIn Learning

Course (in progress) in Financial Analysis – Udemy