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Last updated : 11.05.2026
Expense rules in Cape Verde.
Cape Verde applies VAT at 15%. Portuguese-speaking West African archipelago, tourist economy, EUR used as complement.
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1Expense rules & reclaimable VAT
VAT 15% standard, 8% tourism/lodging. CVE pegged to EUR (1 EUR = 110.265 CVE).
| Category | VAT | Reclaim | Cap / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | 15% | Deductible | Invoice + NIF |
| Lodging | 8% | Deductible | Tourism rate |
| Alcohol | 15% | Limited | Excluded |
| Fuel | 15% | Deductible | Invoice |
| Transport | 15% | Deductible | Taxi/airfare |
| Gifts | 15% | Non-deductible | Cap |
Receipt
Tax invoice
NIF mandatory
SourcesCape Verde Tax Authority
2Mileage allowance
Actual.
| Mode | Allowance | Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal car | – | Fuel | Invoice |
| Company car | – | Card | – |
| Taxi | – | 100% receipt | Invoice |
Tracking
Logbook
Date, distance
SourcesCape Verde Tax Authority
3Per diem and travel allowances
Company policy. Praia and Sal most expensive.
| Destination | Meal | Lodging / night | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | CVE 1 700 | CVE 5 800 | CVE 10 000 |
| Sal | CVE 1 900 | CVE 6 500 | CVE 11 000 |
| Mindelo | CVE 1 500 | CVE 5 200 | CVE 9 000 |
| Other | CVE 1 300 | CVE 4 500 | CVE 7 500 |
Conversion
1 EUR = 110.265 CVE
Fixed peg
SourcesCape Verde Tax Authority
4Foreign VAT recovery
Residents only.
| Zone | Mechanism | Deadline | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Credit | Monthly | Return |
| Non-resident | None | – | Final cost |
| Free zone | Incentives | Per approval | ZEEM regime |
Limitations
5 years
Keep
SourcesCape Verde Tax Authority
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