Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde blends island life with a steadily growing service economy. It sets a moderate minimum wage, applies a flat turnover tax instead of VAT, and levies social‑security contributions on wages. Employers who master the local rules on contracts, filings and leave will find a reliable, motivated workforce across its ten islands.
Contractor Management
Currency
Escudo (CVE)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly (bi‑weekly)
Employer Taxes
16.5%

Overview

Population
560 000
Language
Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
Capital
Praia
Currency
Escudo (CVE)
Country code
+238
Min wage
CVE 17 000/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
  •  Not mandatory.
Avg employer tax

16.5%

Tax Breakdown

Social Security Contributions:

Employer
16% of gross salary
Employee
8.5% of gross salary

Personal Income Tax:

0–CVE 150 000
16.5%
CVE 150 001–400 000
21%
Above CVE 400 000
27.5%

Turnover Tax (in lieu of VAT):

Standard Rate
15 percent on most goods and services

Corporate Income Tax:

Standard Rate
21% on taxable profits

VAT

VAT

15%

Tax Calculation for Cabo Verde
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Cabo Verde typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Draft in Portuguese. Include title, duties, start date, salary, hours, probation, notice terms, leave entitlements and any benefits.

Register Employees

Enrol each hire with the National Institute of Social Security (INPS) and obtain a tax identification number.

Payroll Setup

Withhold and remit social‑security contributions and income tax monthly by the 15th of the following month. File turnover‑tax returns as required.

Collect Documents

Photo ID, tax ID, social‑security number, bank details and valid work permit for non‑residents.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Cabo Verde
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Cabo Verde, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Up to 30 days/year at full pay; medical certificate required; longer absences assessed by Health Board
Maternity leave
  • 90 days paid (protected by social security at two‑thirds of salary)
Paternity leave
  • 10 days paid

Other Leave:

  • Bereavement, marriage and study leave may be granted under collective agreements or company policy

Annual Leave
  • 22 working days per year (accrued at 2 days/month)

9 Public holidays in Cabo Verde
1st
New Year’s Day
13th
Democracy Day
20th
Heroes’ Day
1st
Labour Day
1st
Youth Day
5th
Independence Day
15th
Assumption Day
1st
All Saints’ Day
25th
Christmas Day

Termination Process

Notice Period

  • Up to 1 year’s service: 15 days
  • 1–5 years: 30 days
  • Over 5 years: 60 days

Severance Pay

One month’s pay per year of service for dismissals without cause

Procedure

Must give written notice; summary dismissal allowed only for gross misconduct

Probation Period

Up to 3 months, renewable once by mutual agreement (maximum 6 months). Either party may end employment with the agreed short notice.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde blends island life with a steadily growing service economy. It sets a moderate minimum wage, applies a flat turnover tax instead of VAT, and levies social‑security contributions on wages. Employers who master the local rules on contracts, filings and leave will find a reliable, motivated workforce across its ten islands.
Contractor Management
العملة
Escudo (CVE)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly (bi‑weekly)
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
16.5%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
560 000
اللغة
Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
العاصمة
Praia
العملة
Escudo (CVE)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+238
الحد الأدنى للأجور
CVE 17 000/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
  •  Not mandatory.
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

16.5%

تحصيل الضرائب

Social Security Contributions:

Employer
16% of gross salary
Employee
8.5% of gross salary

Personal Income Tax:

0–CVE 150 000
16.5%
CVE 150 001–400 000
21%
Above CVE 400 000
27.5%

Turnover Tax (in lieu of VAT):

Standard Rate
15 percent on most goods and services

Corporate Income Tax:

Standard Rate
21% on taxable profits

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

15%

حساب الضريبة في Cabo Verde
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Cabo Verde عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Draft in Portuguese. Include title, duties, start date, salary, hours, probation, notice terms, leave entitlements and any benefits.

Register Employees

Enrol each hire with the National Institute of Social Security (INPS) and obtain a tax identification number.

Payroll Setup

Withhold and remit social‑security contributions and income tax monthly by the 15th of the following month. File turnover‑tax returns as required.

Collect Documents

Photo ID, tax ID, social‑security number, bank details and valid work permit for non‑residents.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Cabo Verde
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Cabo Verde يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Up to 30 days/year at full pay; medical certificate required; longer absences assessed by Health Board
إجازة الأمومة
  • 90 days paid (protected by social security at two‑thirds of salary)
إجازة الأبوة
  • 10 days paid

Other Leave:

  • Bereavement, marriage and study leave may be granted under collective agreements or company policy

الإجازة السنوية
  • 22 working days per year (accrued at 2 days/month)

9 عطلات رسمية في Cabo Verde
1st
New Year’s Day
13th
Democracy Day
20th
Heroes’ Day
1st
Labour Day
1st
Youth Day
5th
Independence Day
15th
Assumption Day
1st
All Saints’ Day
25th
Christmas Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

  • Up to 1 year’s service: 15 days
  • 1–5 years: 30 days
  • Over 5 years: 60 days

Severance Pay

One month’s pay per year of service for dismissals without cause

Procedure

Must give written notice; summary dismissal allowed only for gross misconduct

Probation Period

Up to 3 months, renewable once by mutual agreement (maximum 6 months). Either party may end employment with the agreed short notice.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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تحديات التوظيف عن بُعد في  _

تبسيط التوظيف عن بُعد في _ مع ريموت باس

نمِّ فريقك في Cabo Verde
مع ريموت باس

Cabo Verde’s clear rules reward those who stay on top of filings and leave entitlements. RemotePass manages contracts, INPS and tax filings so you can hire fast and focus on island time.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Cabo Verde.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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