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Obtaining a Cape Verdean Tax ID (NIF: Número de Identificação Fiscal) is essential if you’re planning to move to Cape Verde. Not only does a NIF allow you to legally operate your business under the country’s favorable tax regime, but it’s also required for nearly all legal transactions—from buying a home or car to everyday purchases like a washing machine. Ready to get started? E-Residence has you covered, ensuring you have everything needed to successfully launch your remote business in Cape Verde. Don’t miss out on the benefits of a Cape Verdean Tax ID—take the first step, and we’ll handle the rest




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NIF, more commonly referred to as simply “Contribuinte” stands for “Número de Identificação Fiscal” which translates as the Number of tax identification, is the first step and the cornerstone for any economic activity in Cape Verde. It is required for both residents and non-residents of Cape Verde that wish to open a bank account, do any kind of deals with real estate, acquire a residence permit, contract an internet provider, etc. Hence, if you are considering moving to Cape Verde, conducting any kind of business activities or even simply staying here for prolonged periods of time – registering NIF is a priority.
 

The process of obtaining a NIF in Cape Verde generally takes anywhere from a few hours to several days. However, processing times can vary depending on the specific AT office, with some cases taking up to a month. Please note that the time-frame begins from the date of payment

 

No, NIF does not have an expiration date and is issued “for life”. In case you lose your NIF, you will not be simply assigned a new number, you will have to start a new process from scratch and get a brand new document.

 

The document is issued by the ‘Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira’ (Tax and Customs Authority) and includes all relevant tax and financial information of its holder. For non-residents, obtaining this document requires a visit to the ‘Casa do Cidadão’ and the appointment of a local tax representative.

 

Foreigners recommended to have a local tax representative in order to file for a NIF. If you don’t need it, let us know it before your application. Our processing fee covers the registration and tax representation for 1 year. It will be renewed in a one year for €99.

 

Yes, after you get residency you can change the address in your NIF, so you won’t need a fiscal representative anymore. You can do it by yourself on the official website “portal das financas”, visit tax office.

Also, you may set up an online notification channel (email and Cape Verde phone number) and ask the tax office to withdraw a representative.

 

Required documents for NIF for minors:

  • scan of child’s passport 
  • a birth certificate translated to English or Cape Verdean with an apostille (we offer the service of translation and notarization)
  • scans of both parents’ passports
  • NIF certificate of at least one parent
 

In 100% cases, we send NIFs online in a PDF format. As soon as we get your document – we will send it to the email and WhatsApp you provided us.

Also, when you apply, you can add mail delivery.

 

Yes it is possible to request a password for this portal. In this case it will be sent to us and we will forward it to you.

Via link, you can find more info about password.

 

For residents of Cape Verde you can apply online at Finanças (website in Cape Verdean only)

 

The NIF, or Número de Identificação Fiscal, is your nine-digit Cape Verdean taxpayer number.

You can check it in any tax office or try to log in in to your personal tax account.

 

A foreign person, resident or non-resident in Cape Verde, who works and pays taxes in Cape Verde must have a Tax Identification Number (NIF)

 

No, a Cape Verdean address is not required. However, if you reside outside of Cabo Verde, you will need a tax representative (a service we also provide).

 

In order to buy a house in Cape Verde you will need a Tax Identification Number (NIF).

 

Yes, also known as a Taxpayer Number, or referred to simply by the Cape Verdean initials NIF, it is composed of nine digits and is used by the Treasury to identify people with taxpaying obligations.

 

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