Africa Deployments (ADS) is an Employer of Record (EOR) provider that lets international companies hire staff in Cabo Verde legally, without opening a local entity. As an EOR Cabo Verde partner, ADS becomes the legal employer of record, handling Portuguese-language labor contracts, INPS social security registration, and progressive IRPS income tax withholding, so a foreign business can build a team across this stable island economy without a lengthy local incorporation process.
Quick facts: Employer of Record Cabo Verde at a glance
- Employer INPS contribution: approximately 15% of gross salary
- Employee INPS contribution: approximately 8.5%
- Combined INPS rate: roughly 23% to 24.5% of gross salary
- IRPS income tax: progressive, roughly 16% to 27.5%
- Minimum wage: CVE 17,000/month
- Standard workweek: 44 hours
What Is an Employer of Record in Cabo Verde?
An Employer of Record in Cabo Verde is a licensed local entity that legally employs staff on behalf of a foreign company, while that company retains full control over the employee’s day-to-day work. Africa Deployments’EOR Cabo Verde service covers compliant Portuguese-language contract drafting under the Labour Code, INPS registration, monthly IRPS withholding, statutory leave administration, and work permit support for expatriates.
Beyond EOR, Africa Deployments also supports companies that want a PEO Cabo Verde co-employment arrangement, plus standalone payroll Cabo Verde outsourcing for businesses that already hold a local entity but want compliant CVE payroll and INPS reporting handled externally.
Cabo Verde Employment Law at a Glance
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Labour Code (Lei nº 102/III/90) |
| Contract language | Portuguese |
| Minimum wage | CVE 17,000/month |
| Working hours | 44 hours/week, typically Monday-Friday (some sectors include Saturday) |
| Maternity leave | 60 consecutive days, paid at 80% via INPS after 4 months’ contribution |
| Corporate income tax (IRPC) | 20% for companies under organized accounting |
Payroll, Tax and INPS Compliance in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde payroll runs on two parallel obligations: progressive IRPS income tax withheld at source, with marginal rates roughly between 16% and 27.5%, and mandatory registration with the Instituto Nacional de Previdência Social (INPS), Cabo Verde’s national social security institute covering sickness, maternity, disability, and old-age pensions. Employers contribute approximately 15% of gross salary to INPS, with employees contributing a further 8.5%, for a combined rate of roughly 23% to 24.5% of gross pay, with no defined upper cap on the contribution base.
Because INPS contributory bases and IRPS bands are periodically revised alongside minimum wage increases, businesses running Cabo Verde payroll without local expertise risk applying outdated thresholds. This is the compliance gap Africa Deployments’ EOR and payroll Cabo Verde services are built to close.
Why Companies Choose Africa Deployments for EOR Services in Cabo Verde
Africa Deployments (ADS) operates as an Employer of Record across 50+ African countries, including Cabo Verde, giving companies a single partner for West Africa and continent-wide expansion rather than a patchwork of local vendors. For Cabo Verde specifically, ADS handles:
- INPS registration and monthly social security filing
- IRPS withholding and payslip generation in CVE
- Portuguese-language compliant employment contracts
- Statutory leave, maternity and termination calculations under the Labour Code
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Employer of Record in Cabo Verde actually do?
An EOR like Africa Deployments becomes the legal employer of your Cabo Verde-based staff, managing contracts, INPS registration, IRPS tax withholding and statutory leave, while you direct the employee’s daily work.
How much do employers contribute to social security in Cabo Verde?
Employers contribute approximately 15% of gross salary to INPS, with employees contributing around 8.5%, for a combined rate of roughly 23% to 24.5%.
What is Cabo Verde’s minimum wage in 2026?
The national minimum wage is CVE 17,000 per month.
Does Africa Deployments offer payroll-only services in Cabo Verde?
Yes. Alongside full EOR, ADS provides standalone payroll Cabo Verde outsourcing for companies that already have a local entity but want INPS and IRPS compliance managed externally.
About Africa Deployments
Registered Company Name: Africa Deployments Ltd.
Address: The Strand, Beau Plan Business Park, Mauritius
BRN: C19167158 | VAT: 27738392
Phone: +230 5713 8629
Conclusion
Cabo Verde’s INPS contribution structure and progressive IRPS bands require accurate, current application to stay compliant. An EOR Cabo Verde arrangement with Africa Deployments removes that operational risk, giving international businesses a compliant, fast route into this stable island economy.
Reviewed by: Africa Deployments (ADS) Compliance Team
