Company Registration in Cape Verde

Business Entry Cape Verde

Strategic Company Registration in Cape Verde

Establishing a business in Cape Verde involves strict compliance with the Commercial Code and registration through the Casa do Cidadão (Citizen’s House). Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the process, ensuring your setup in Praia, Mindelo, or Sal is fast, secure, and fully legal.

Casa do Cidadão Liaison

We facilitate your registration directly with the Casa do Cidadão, using the “Empresa no Dia” (Company in a Day) service.

NIF Tax Registration

Secure your Número de Identificação Fiscal (NIF) from the Ministry of Finance as part of our comprehensive setup package.

Social Security (INPS)

We manage mandatory registrations with the Instituto Nacional de Previdência Social (INPS) for all employees.

Notary & Registry Support

Access our network for notarization of company statutes (Estatutos) and Commercial Registry filings (Conservatória do Registo Comercial).

Cape Verde Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign investors entering the Cape Verdean market.

Limited Liability (Lda)

Sociedade por Quotas. The standard for SMEs. No minimum capital requirement, but 100,000 CVE is recommended. Limited liability.

Public Limited (SA)

Sociedade Anónima. Suitable for larger investments. Requires a board of directors and a minimum capital.

Branch Registration

Establish a local branch (Sucursal) for your foreign corporation to execute contracts in Cape Verde.

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The Registration Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Praia

Efficient processing through the Casa do Cidadão.

Name Reservation

We check the availability of your company name at the Commercial Registry (Registo Comercial) to ensure uniqueness.

Capital Deposit

Opening a bank account to deposit the share capital and obtaining a bank certificate (comprovativo bancário).

One-Stop Shop Filing

Submission to the Casa do Cidadão for Commercial Registry, NIF issuance, and INPS registration.

Publication

Publication of the company formation notice in the Official Bulletin (Boletim Oficial) to finalize legal status.

Expert Insights

Cape Verde Setup FAQ

Key information on commercial laws and tax regulations.

Using the “Empresa no Dia” service at Casa do Cidadão, registration can often be completed within 24 hours.

Yes, foreign investors can own 100% of a company in Cape Verde without the need for a local partner.

There is no statutory minimum capital for a Sociedade por Quotas (Lda), but a nominal amount (e.g., 100,000 CVE) is advised.

The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is the tax identification number issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Yes, a registered physical office address in Cape Verde is required for commercial registration and tax purposes.

The standard corporate income tax (IRPC) rate in Cape Verde is 22%.

Yes. Portuguese is the official language. Legal documents must be in Portuguese or translated by a sworn translator.

INPS is the National Institute of Social Security. All companies with employees must register and pay contributions.

Yes, opening a local bank account is mandatory to deposit the initial share capital and obtain the bank certificate.

Yes, company statutes must be authenticated by the Registry office or a Notary Public.

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