How We Research.
Residency rights, taxes, real estate, healthcare, entry requirements - these are topics where a wrong number can cause real harm. That is why we lay out our methodology openly, instead of simply claiming we work carefully.
From Raw Fact to Publication.
Every claim on this portal goes through the same classification process before it is published - but the outcome is not always the same: some figures are checked directly against the primary source, while others honestly end up labeled as community experience or a rough guideline, rather than being presented as an officially confirmed number (see the labeling below).
What this means for you.
Primary sources first
Statutes, official government and embassy websites, and recognized specialist sources (e.g. PwC Tax Summaries) take priority over blog posts or travel forums.
Multiple cross-checks
Key figures are checked against at least one second, independent source. If sources differ significantly, we say so openly instead of picking one number and staying quiet about the discrepancy.
Transparency over false precision
When the source situation is uncertain (e.g. population figures for small islands without recent census data), we give a range or mark the figure as a rough guideline - instead of presenting a made-up, tidy number.
Visible sources & dating
The most important pages carry an expandable "Sources & Status" box directly in the article - not just in the invisible page source - with the date of the last review.
The reliability labels at a glance
A real example instead of a promise
Our history page originally said Amílcar Cabral was "born in Cape Verde." In a later verification pass, we checked this against Wikipedia, Britannica and other sources: the correct fact is that he was born in Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau - his parents came from Santiago. We corrected the error in all three places on the page (timeline, FAQ, structured data) and documented the correction in the source code, rather than silently overwriting it.
Michael Krautwald.
Founder & community lead since 2012
Michael Krautwald has run the largest German-speaking Cape Verde community on Facebook (8,000+ members) since 2012. CaboVerde360 grew out of the experience and questions gathered there over the years - with the goal of backing community knowledge with researched primary sources (statutes, authorities, specialist law firms) rather than just passing along forum opinions. He is editorially responsible for all content, following the methodology described above.
What we don't do.
No invented testimonials. Where we don't yet have real experience reports, we honestly link to our growing community pages instead of showing fictional names and quotes.
No false "live" claims. Our Radar is called "curated" rather than "live" because it is maintained editorially and does not pull a real real-time data feed - that wasn't always labeled this clearly, and it has been corrected.
No false precision. Tax and investment details such as the NHR regime are explained with their actual requirements, not simplified into a blanket "0%" marketing claim.
No hidden affiliate links. Our partner links are disclosed in the Affiliate Disclosure, not hidden in body text.
Sources & status of this page
- This page describes a practice that is already in place and visible sitewide - not a new claim. You can find examples directly on the linked pages themselves.
- Wording refined (Oct 21, 2026): "Every number goes through the same chain" sounded like a blanket promise that every figure goes through the full primary-source verification. In fact, the process ends differently depending on the source situation - some figures as "✓ Verified," others honestly only as "◐ Community value" or "€ Price guideline" (see labeling above). Wording was adjusted to reflect the actual, branching process instead of suggesting a uniform outcome.
- Amílcar Cabral correction: verifiable in the source code of history.html (DEEP-DIVE-UPDATE comment).
- Radar correction "curated" instead of "live": verifiable on radar.html.
- Example of a complete source box: Tax Residency Comparison.
Questions about our methodology.
Who writes the content?
The content is researched and edited by Michael Krautwald, founder and leader of our Cape Verde community since 2012 - following the methodology described above.
Does this replace legal, tax or financial advice?
No. All content provides journalistic assessments for general orientation. For binding advice, we recommend licensed law firms or a local tax advisor.
What do I do if I find an error?
Write to us via the contact form - every reported discrepancy is reviewed and, if warranted, corrected with a documented update, just like the Amílcar Cabral example above.
Why does a date appear on so many pages?
Because laws, tax rates and thresholds can change. A date shows you how current a figure is, instead of a static page simply getting a new year number tacked on each year without the content actually being reviewed.
Why do you use FAQ sections if you're not hoping for rich snippets?
Because FAQs answer real, frequently asked questions for real readers directly on the page - regardless of whether Google additionally displays them as a search-result snippet.
Found an error?
We'll correct it - transparently and with documentation, just like every finding before it.