Cabo Verde Investment Overview
Cabo Verde is an island nation with a population of 600,000 and GDP of USD 3.2 billion. Cabo Verde TradeInvest facilitates investment across the archipelago, focusing on tourism, renewable energy, and ICT. The country offers a stable political environment and strategic Atlantic location.
Key Economic Indicators
600000
Population
$3.2B
GDP (USD)
$5,330
GDP Per Capita
4.50%
GDP Growth Rate
Country Profile
Capital City
Praia
Major Cities
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Official Language
Portuguese
Currency
Cape Verdean Creole (CVECVE)
Time Zone
CVT
Region
—
Business Climate
Rank #137
Ease of Doing Business (World Bank)
Investment Resources
Investment Promotion Agency Leadership
Dr. Jailson Oliveira
I´m a PhD
Investment Opportunities in Cabo Verde
Discover vetted investment opportunities across priority sectors. Currently 2 active opportunities available.
Agência de workshops e experiências imersivas para turistas
Unidade de Processamento Agroalimentar
Priority Investment Sectors
Explore high-potential sectors for investment in Cabo Verde. These sectors have been identified as priorities by CVTI.
Investment Distribution by Sector
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Cabo Verde offers a range of incentives to attract and support foreign and domestic investment. Explore the benefits available for your investment project.
15 years Fiscal Credit
Os investimentos industriais realizados no âmbito da Lei de Investimento beneficiam de um crédito fiscal por dedução à coleta do IRPC ou IRPS, para pessoas coletivas e singulares enquadradas no regime de contabilidade organizada, correspondente a 30% dos investimentos relevantes realizados. A dedução do crédito fiscal é feita na liquidação do imposto, não podendo exceder 50% do valor da coleta em cada exercício. A parcela do crédito fiscal não utilizada pode ser deduzida nos exercícios seguintes, caducando no décimo exercício fiscal, a contar da data de início do investimento ou do início de exploração para projetos novos.
Eligibility Criteria
The business or activity must have the Investment Certificate.
General Investment Benefits in Cabo Verde
Investment Protection
Legal guarantees and protection against nationalization and expropriation.
Profit Repatriation
Full repatriation of profits, dividends, and capital allowed.
Equal Treatment
Foreign investors treated equally with domestic investors under the law.
Dispute Resolution
Access to international arbitration for investment dispute settlement.
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Comprehensive economic indicators and FDI trends for Cabo Verde. Data-driven insights to support your investment decisions.
Key Economic Indicators
600000
Population
Market Size$3.2B
GDP (USD)
Economic Output4.50%
GDP Growth
Annual Rate$5,330
GDP Per Capita
Per PersonFDI Distribution by Sector
Business Climate Rankings
Ease of Doing Business
World Bank Global Ranking
Trade & Export Performance
Key Industries
Tourism, Fisheries, Renewable Energy, Services
Trade Agreements
ECOWAS, WTO, Special Partnership with EU
Trade Volume
Exports: $320M
Imports: $1100M
Data Sources & Notes
Economic data sourced from: World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD, National Statistics Bureau, CVTI, and other official sources. Data is updated regularly but may be subject to revisions.
Last Updated: May 2026
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