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Capital City
Praia
Currency
Cape Verde Escudo
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Timezone
GMT -1
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
Portuguese
Capital City
Praia
Currency
Cape Verde Escudo
(
Esc
)
Timezone
GMT -1
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
Portuguese
Cape Verde's location in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa, provides a strategic gateway for businesses aiming to access both African and international markets.
While the official language is Portuguese, English is widely spoken, facilitating communication for businesses operating in English-speaking markets.
Cape Verde has a strong talent pool in technology, particularly in software development. The number of digital skills training programs has increased significantly in recent years, further strengthening the talent pool.
Cape Verde has implemented economic reforms to improve the business environment, including efforts to streamline processes and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
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.
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.
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The payroll cycle in Cape Verde is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.
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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.
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.
Disclaimer
THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Playroll does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or workforce and does not reflect Playroll’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. Playroll makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or reliance on, the information.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jesse Weisz
Jesse is an experienced R&D Analyst at Playroll, a leading Employer of Record (EOR) provider. With a strong background in data analysis and market research, Jesse specializes in identifying emerging trends and driving innovation in global HR solutions. She is an all-rounder, critical thinker and success-seeker (often inextricably linked to being a late-night tea drinker).
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Standard employment terms in Cape Verde include working hours, leave entitlements, and conditions outlined in employment contracts, governed by labor laws and regulations.
Cape Verde's income tax system may apply progressive rates to different income levels. Social security contributions also fund benefits such as health care and pensions.
Employers in Cape Verde are required to contribute to social security, covering benefits such as health care and pensions. Some benefits, like health insurance, may be mandatory, while others may be negotiated.
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