Country tax profile · 2026
Cape Verde VAT / sales tax
How Cape Verde taxes VAT / sales
Cape Verde charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Cape Verde and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Cape Verde's VAT / sales tax compares
Cape Verde's VAT / sales tax of 15% is the 94th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Africa average of 15.5%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Equatorial Guinea (15%) · Eswatini (15%) · Gambia (15%) · Jamaica (15%) · Lesotho (15%) · Sierra Leone (15%)
Who is a tax resident of Cape Verde?
More than 183 days in aggregate in a calendar year, or maintaining a habitual residence in Cabo Verde as of 31 December. Residents taxed on worldwide income.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde charges a standard VAT/GST of 15% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.