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Renewing your Visa

If your visa has run out you may have to pay a fine when renewing it at the Police Station in Espargos.... the current fine is 125euros (it may be more if not renewed for several months)...(....)

Residency

If you wish you can apply for residency. Please check what information is needed for your application. Your solicitor (in Cape Verde) can advise. [...]

Setting up a business

If wanting to set up a business, it may be easier to buy a business with a license and get it transferred, than to try and apply and get one [...]

IVA & IUR - Businesses

A VAT office is now operational in Santa Maria and Espargos (Finanza). There are different systems for paying vat, but you will need to make your own enquiries with an [...]

Tax

There are some benefits to being a pensioner and buying or bringing in furniture to the Cape Verde. Your Lawyer can advise. [...]

Will

You should make out a will for any property you buy abroad, this will prevent any disputes with the ownership or beneficiaries between families/partners etc. Consider whether this should be [...]

Partnerships

Check out partnerships/ ownerships. Enquire about this if you are setting up a business or buying a dwelling with someone else. The law is different in Cape Verde.

Also check how [...]

Legal Services

Legal Services -
UK:
Take a look at the website for John Howells and Associates (based in London) if looking at buying/investing in property on Cape Verde: http://www.lawoverseas.com/
Or [...]