NIF for foreigners in Cape Verde

Note: this is an informational summary by the Djarvista platform; it is not legal or tax advice. Always confirm with the competent authorities. FACT: The NIF (tax identification number) is issued in Cape Verde by the National Directorate of State Revenue (Direção Nacional de Receitas do Estado, DNRE), part of the Ministry of Finance. What it is for: • FACT: The NIF is required to buy property, sign the public deed and pay the transfer tax (cITI). • ASSUMPTION/indicative: It is generally also required to open a bank account and contract services; confirm requirements with the bank. Where and how: • FACT: The request can be made in person, free of charge, at the Finance offices (Repartições de Finanças) and at Casa do Cidadão counters. • ASSUMPTION/indicative: A foreigner normally presents a passport (a minimum validity of 6 months is often indicated). Confirm the current document list with DNRE/Casa do Cidadão. • ASSUMPTION/indicative: If the documents are in order, the NIF is usually issued at the time of request. • ASSUMPTION/indicative: People abroad can often apply through the Casa do Cidadão portal (Porton di Nôs Ilha, portondinosilhas.gov.cv) or via a representative with power of attorney; confirm the applicable procedure. Sources / Fontes / Bronnen: Finanças/DNRE (mf.gov.cv/web/dnre - Solicitar NIF); Casa do Cidadão (portondinosilhas.gov.cv); Boletim Oficial (boe.incv.cv). Verificação necessária / Verification required / Verificatie vereist.

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