Cabo Verde Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Cabo Verdean taxation, progressive IRS 0–27.5% (5 brackets, CVE 1M exemption), corporate tax IRC 22% standard (17% tourism/SMEs), IVA 15% standard (0% basic goods), social security 7% employee + 11% employer (CVE 250K cap), CGT 10%, dividends 10% WHT, interest 15% WHT, stamp duty 3-5%, IMI 0.5-2%, and key investment topics for 2026.
Personal Tax & Residency
Progressive IRS 0–27.5%, 5 brackets, CVE 1M exemption, 183-day residency rule, worldwide taxation
Cabo Verde Personal Tax Guide 2026 — IRS Progressive 0–27.5%, 5 Brackets, CVE 1M Exemption
Cabo Verdean personal income tax (IRS). Progressive rates 0%, 15%, 20%, 24%, 27.5% across 5 annual brackets. CVE 1,000,000 tax-free threshold, personal deductions, and filing requirements for 2026.
Cabo Verde Tax Residency Guide 2026 — 183-Day Rule, Permanent Home, Worldwide Taxation, DTTs
Cabo Verdean tax residency. 183-day physical presence test, permanent home criterion, worldwide taxation for residents, double tax treaties with Portugal and Lusophone countries for 2026.
VAT & Indirect Tax
IVA 15% standard, 0% basic goods, registration threshold, monthly/quarterly filing
Cabo Verde Tax Filing Guide 2026 — DNRE Online Portal, Self-Assessment, Annual Declarations, Deadlines
filing taxes in Cabo Verde. DNRE online portal, annual income tax declaration, IRS self-assessment, quarterly instalment payments, penalties for late filing, NIF registration, and compliance deadlines for 2026.
Cabo Verde VAT Guide 2026 — IVA 15% Standard, 0% Basic Goods
Cabo Verdean value added tax (IVA). Standard rate 15%, zero rate for basic goods, registration threshold, filing requirements, and compliance for 2026.
Business & Corporate Tax
IRC 22% standard, 17% tourism/SMEs, business registration, cross-border taxation, transfer pricing
Cabo Verde Business Registration Guide 2026 — Company Formation, NIF, Cabo Verde TradeInvest, Commercial Registry
registering a business in Cabo Verde. Company types (Sociedade por Quotas, SA, Sucursal), Commercial Registry, NIF registration, Cabo Verde TradeInvest incentives, permits, timelines, costs, and compliance for 2026.
Cabo Verde Corporate Tax Guide 2026 — IRC 22% Standard, 17% Tourism & SMEs
Cabo Verdean corporate income tax (IRC). Standard rate 22%, reduced rate 17% for tourism and SMEs, loss carry-forward provisions, and compliance for 2026.
Cabo Verde Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026 — DTTs, Transfer Pricing, Non-Resident Rules, WHT
Cabo Verdean cross-border taxation. Transfer pricing rules, double tax treaties with Portugal and Lusophone countries, withholding tax rates for dividends (10%), interest (15%), royalties (15%), and non-resident compliance for 2026.
Investment & Savings
CGT 10% on capital gains, dividends 10% WHT, interest 15% WHT, crypto as movable property
Cabo Verde Capital Gains Tax Guide 2026 — CGT 10% on Property, Securities, and Assets
Cabo Verdean capital gains tax. CGT 10% on gains from disposal of property and securities, exemptions for principal residence, and compliance rules for 2026.
Cabo Verde Crypto Tax Guide 2026 — Crypto as Movable Property, CGT 10%, DNRE Guidance
Cabo Verdean cryptocurrency taxation. Crypto is treated as movable property, gains subject to CGT at 10%. Mining, staking, airdrops, and DeFi income are taxable. Practical guidance for 2026.
Cabo Verde Investment Income Guide 2026 — Dividends 10% WHT, Interest 15% WHT, Capital Gains
Cabo Verdean investment income taxation. Dividend withholding tax 10%, interest withholding tax 15%, royalty withholding 15%, capital gains on securities, and various investment vehicles for 2026.
Cabo Verde Pension Guide 2026 — INPS Retirement, Social Security Pension, Retirement Age 65
Cabo Verdean pensions. INPS social security retirement scheme, contribution period, pension calculation, retirement age 65, early and deferred retirement options, and planning for 2026.
Property & Wealth Tax
Stamp duty 3-5% on transfers, IMI 0.5-2% annual, CGT 10% on property gains, no annual wealth tax
Cabo Verde Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide 2026 — Succession, Donations, Estate Planning
Cabo Verdean inheritance and gift tax. Inheritance tax on estates, gift tax on lifetime transfers, succession law under the Código Civil, and estate planning for 2026.
Cabo Verde Property Tax Guide 2026 — IMI 0.5–2%, Stamp Duty 3–5%, CGT 10%
Cabo Verdean property tax. IMI annual property tax 0.5–2% of cadastral value, stamp duty 3–5% on transfers, CGT 10% on property gains, and compliance for 2026.
Cabo Verde Rental Income Guide 2026 — Rental Taxation, Deductions, IMI Obligations
Cabo Verdean rental income taxation. Tax treatment of rental income for individuals and companies, allowable deductions, IMI obligations, and compliance for 2026.
Cabo Verde Wealth Tax Guide 2026 — No Annual Wealth Tax, IMI as Property Proxy
wealth taxation in Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde does not impose an annual net wealth tax. The IMI on property serves as a proxy wealth tax on real estate. No net worth tax, no solidarity surcharge for 2026.
Employment & Social Security
Social security EE 7% + ER 11%, CVE 250K monthly cap, tourism-driven island economy
Cabo Verde Calculators (7)
Free calculators for Cabo Verdean salary, tax, and personal finance.
Cabo Verde Salary
Net pay after IRS 0-27.5%, social security 7%+11%, CVE 250K cap.
Cabo Verde IVA
IVA 15% standard, 0% basic goods.
Cabo Verde Corporate Tax
IRC 22%, tourism/SMEs 17%.
Cabo Verde Property Tax
Stamp duty 3-5%, IMI 0.5-2%.
Cabo Verde Social Insurance
Social security 7%+11%, CVE 250K cap.
Cabo Verde Income Tax
IRS 0-27.5% bracket calculator.
Compound Interest
Project investment growth.