Employer of Record in Cape Verde

Businesses can only operate smoothly in Cape Verde if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in Cape Verde below, to avoid any compliance issues.

Onboarding Process

We can help you get a new employee started in Cape Verde quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations. For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment.

Payroll Cycle in Cape Verde

The payroll cycle in Cape Verde is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.

Hiring in Cape Verde means taking on local payroll obligations, which often include unique tax rates, contribution rules, and strict documentation. If you're not familiar with the system, or don't have a local entity, it’s easy to make mistakes. That’s where an Employer of Record ccomes in. The EOR manages payroll for your team on your behalf, ensuring every process is accurate, timely, and legally compliant.

Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Cape Verde:

• Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Cape Verde:
• Full Legal Compliance: Ensures all payments, deductions, and filings meet country
• Payroll Setup & Processing: Handles salary calculations, tax withholdings, and local reporting obligations.
• Statutory Benefit Contributions: Pays into required social programs and manages country
• Employee Documentation: Generates compliant contracts and manages hiring and termination paperwork.
• Local Currency Payouts: Delivers salaries in local currency, avoiding delays or exchange rate issues for employees.

In Cape Verde, work permits and visas are crucial for employers hiring foreign workers. The process involves submitting applications, meeting specific eligibility criteria, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The key visa types include the Temporary Work Visa, Long-Term Work Visa, Highly Skilled Worker Visa, and Intra-Company Transfer Visa. Employers must navigate these requirements and sponsor foreign employees through the appropriate channels to ensure legal employment in the country.

Mandatory Leave Entitlement in Cape Verde

The annual leave entitlement in Cape Verde is 22 - 44 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in Cape Verde. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Cape Verde when it comes to annual leave and time-off management. EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in Cape Verde. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.