Investing in Cape Verde.
From the tax basics through company formation to staff and importing goods - seven topic pages for anyone looking to get economically active in Cape Verde beyond a straightforward property purchase. Every page clearly flags where individual tax or legal advice remains essential.
Getting economically active in Cape Verde.
Each page stands on its own - together they cover the most important questions for investors beyond a straightforward property purchase.
NIF & Tax System 2026
The Número de Identificação Fiscal as a basic requirement for any investment, plus the fundamentals of Cape Verde's tax system.
Available soon (EN)Tax Residency Comparison
Requirements for Cape Verdean tax residency compared with Germany and Portugal.
Available soon (EN)Crypto in Cape Verde
The regulatory status of cryptocurrencies and what it means for investors.
Available soon (EN)Company Formation (Lda.)
The Sociedade por Quotas (Lda.) as the most common company form - the formation process and requirements.
Available soon (EN)Green Energy & Solar
The national energy strategy, renewable energy targets, and investment opportunities.
Available soon (EN)Labor Law & Staff
Minimum wage, INPS contributions, and protection against dismissal: what applies when your own Lda. hires locally.
Available soon (EN)Customs & Despachante
Why importing goods into Cape Verde is bureaucratic and expensive - and why a licensed customs agent is practically essential.
Available soon (EN)Where to start?
The seven pages work independently of each other - for the full overview, this order works best.
NIF & Tax System 2026
The starting point: no investment, bank account or property purchase works without a NIF.
Tax Residency Comparison
Clarify where you are, or want to be, tax resident - the foundation for all further planning.
Company Formation (Lda.)
If the investment is meant to run through a company.
Green Energy & Solar
A concrete example of sector-specific investment opportunities.
Not tax or legal advice
All seven pages in this section describe the basic structure of Cape Verde's economic and tax system - they do not replace an individual review by a licensed local tax advisor or lawyer. Tax rates and legal regulations change, as the property tax reform effective January 1, 2026 showed.
Sources & status of this page
- 50% renewable energy target by 2030: consistently confirmed across all sources checked (state.gov Investment Climate Statement 2025, World Bank project documents, Africa Energy Portal) - details in the Green Energy guide.
- Property tax reform (ITI 1%, IPI 0.1%, since 1/1/2026): confirmed by PwC Portugal (pwc.pt) and the Cape Verdean law firm BTOC Advogados (btoc.com.cv) - details in the Tax Reform guide.
Questions about investing.
What is the NIF and why do I need it?
The Número de Identificação Fiscal is Cape Verde's tax identification number - required for buying property, forming a company, and opening a bank account. Details in the NIF & Tax System guide.
Which company form is suitable for setting up a business?
The Sociedade por Quotas (Lda.) is the most common company form for small and medium-sized businesses. Details in the Company Formation guide.
Is Cape Verde a good location for green energy investments?
The country pursues ambitious renewable energy expansion targets and offers investment incentives such as customs exemptions. Details in the Green Energy guide.
What is the regulatory status of cryptocurrencies?
Details and context in the Crypto guide.
Does CaboVerde360 offer individual consulting?
An individual consulting offering is in preparation but not yet active. For initial orientation, use our free guides or ask the community.
This overview page and its linked subpages do not replace individual tax or legal advice. Tax rates, laws and funding programs change - check current details with a licensed local tax advisor or lawyer before any investment decision.
Invest with good preparation.
Start with NIF & Tax System, or jump straight to your personal 360° check.