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Starting January 1, 2026, Cape Verde will begin one of the most significant tax reforms since the late 1990s: the replacement of the Single Property Tax (IUP) with two new codes — the cITI (Property Transfer Tax) and the cIPI (Property Ownership Tax). The change is not accidental. The country's real estate reality today is substantially different from that of 1998, marked by greater urban dynamism, tourism growth, new developments, and increased property values. The governmen

Decree‑Law No. 34/2025, published on November 4, marks a major structural change in Cape Verde’s fiscal administration, with the creation of the Tax and Customs Authority of Cape Verde (ATCV, I.P.) , which replaces the former National Directorate of State Revenues (DNRE).

It's the end of October 2025, do we have accounts? And year-end projections? And the 2026 budget?

The power outages in Santiago were publicly acknowledged by EDEC/EPEC, which justified the failures with complex generator set malfunctions and maintenance delays. The situation led to intermittent and prolonged outages, severely affecting the population and businesses. There was also public and political pressure for compensation measures and service improvements. Today's column is a result of the arrival of the EDEC bill, with the announced 10% discount: “EDEC will apply a

Cape Verde has just achieved a historic feat: securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A small archipelago of just over half a million inhabitants, located in the Atlantic, has earned a place among the world's greatest football nations. The sporting and emotional impact of this achievement is evident—but there is something even deeper and more relevant: what can this event teach Cape Verde's economy and businesses about strategy, ambition, and resilience? 1. Sport

Critical infrastructure is much more than physical structures or technological systems: it is the skeleton that sustains a country's economic and social life. When we talk about energy, water, transport, telecommunications, or health, we are talking about pillars that keep businesses operating, markets moving, and people living with dignity. So what exactly is critical infrastructure? It encompasses all systems and services essential to the functioning of a modern economy. Wi