Cabo Verde guides
Clear, sourced guides on building, property, taxes and public services in Cabo Verde. Every fact shows its source and date; legal information is indicative and never replaces confirmation with the competent authority.
Nothing is invented: what we cannot confirm in an official source is not published as fact.
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Property taxes in Cabo Verde (2026 reform)
On 1 January 2026 a property-tax reform took effect: the old IUP was repealed and replaced by two taxes, ITI (on transfer) and IPI (annual). The rates below are quoted directly from the law in the Boletim Oficial.
Available · 2026-07-23Building permits in Cabo Verde
Building in Cabo Verde is governed by the Regime for Urban Operations (Law 60/VIII/2014). The permit is granted by the Municipal Council. Below, the essentials based on the law text.
Available · 2026-07-23Buying property in Cabo Verde (process and foreigners)
Buying property in Cabo Verde follows the Portuguese legal tradition: promissory contract, public deed before a notary, and land registration. Foreigners and the diaspora can buy, with important caveats (coast and taxes).
Available · 2026-07-23Buying land and property registration in Cabo Verde
Buying land means checking who the legal owner is and exactly what you are buying. In Cabo Verde, ownership is proven by the land registry (Conservatória) and the plot is identified by the cadastre (INGT).
Available · 2026-07-23Municipalities and State services
Many public services go through the municipal council (licences, property value) or Casa do Cidadão (NIF, certificates, companies). Below, the national access points and official council contacts.
Available · 2026-07-23Starting and licensing a business in Cabo Verde
Starting a company in Cabo Verde is fast: with the Empresa no Dia regime, a company can be incorporated in under 24 hours at Casa do Cidadão. Here are the essential steps with their official sources.
Available · 2026-07-23