EOR in Cape Verde
Employer of Record in Cape Verde
- Save upto 3% on your payroll cost
- Hire skilled Cape Verdean professionals without a local entity
- Manage compliant payroll, taxes, and social security contributions
- Minimize permanent establishment and legal compliance risks
- Accelerate hiring with locally compliant employment agreements
- Enter the market efficiently with transparent, competitive pricing
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Currency
Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Capital
Praia
Official Language
Portuguese
Payroll Cycle
Monthly
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Why Choose Asanify's EOR in Cape Verde
Asanify is the #1 ranked Employer of Record solution on G2 across multiple categories. Our Cape Verde EOR service enables you to hire and manage compliant teams in this strategic Atlantic archipelago without navigating complex labor regulations or establishing a legal presence. Focus on business growth while we handle employment administration.
Fast and Compliant Hiring
Deploy talent in Cape Verde within days. Asanify's EOR manages all aspects of compliant hiring including employment contract preparation, background verification, and regulatory setup, enabling you to build your team rapidly without the lengthy process of entity incorporation and licensing.
Comprehensive Payroll and Tax Administration
We manage end-to-end payroll processing in Cape Verdean Escudos, including INPS social security contributions, income tax (IUR) calculations, and all statutory payments. Our local experts ensure accurate salary disbursement and full compliance with Cape Verde's tax authority regulations.
Legal Risk Reduction
Navigate Cape Verde's Labor Code with confidence. Asanify assumes legal employer responsibilities, managing compliance with employment regulations, termination procedures, and mandatory benefits, significantly reducing your exposure to legal disputes and permanent establishment concerns in this jurisdiction.
Transparent and Efficient Pricing
Avoid the substantial investment required to establish a Cape Verdean company, including incorporation costs, legal fees, and ongoing administrative expenses. Our EOR delivers predictable monthly pricing with no hidden fees, enabling cost-effective market entry and flexible expansion strategies.
How Asanify's Employer of Record Works in Cape Verde
Asanify serves as the legal employer for your Cape Verdean workforce, managing all statutory and administrative obligations while you maintain complete operational control over daily work activities and business objectives.
- Compliant Employment Agreements: Contracts prepared according to Cape Verde’s Labor Code requirements
- Social Security and Benefits: INPS registration, contributions, and statutory benefit management
- Expert HR Support: Ongoing guidance on labor law, leave administration, and employee relations
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Employment Compliance in Cape Verde
Cape Verde’s employment framework is governed by the Labor Code (Código do Trabalho), which establishes worker protections including minimum wage standards, working hour limits, mandatory leave, and social security coverage. Asanify’s EOR ensures full compliance with INPS (social security) contributions, IUR (income tax) withholding, holiday pay, and all statutory benefits required under Cape Verdean employment law.
- INPS social security contributions (employer 16%, employee 8% of gross salary)
- IUR income tax withholding and remittance to tax authorities
- Compliance with Labor Code provisions on vacation, public holidays, and termination notice
What our happy customers say
Asanify's, should be the number 1 choice for companies looking to pay their overseas employees and contractors. I have a team of 40 people in India and not for a single month have i experienced any delays in the payment process.
In my business, things happen fast, and requirement for new employees is sudden. In such a situation a trusted partner like Asanify comes in handy as I know I can quickly ramp with onboarding and employee formalities diligently taken care of.
As a global company, we go through M&As in countries where we do not have presence. In India, we quickly onboarded ~30 employees as part of a takeover. With Asanify's turnaround time the overall change was managed brilliantly.
Asanify’s expertise when it comes to Local Compliances is something I have benefitted extensively from. Whether its Employee-Contractor classification, or the local laws for employee benefits and working hours - I trust the guidance provided.
Apart from using EOR services, I find a lot of value in the fully automated Asanify HRMS. For me, it makes it absolutely comfortable that I can access all my HR inforation anytime, anywhere and on any platform - Slack, Whatsapp etc.
My employees are in India, while I am based in Dubai and the co. in the US. Managing time zones is a huge challenge for us. Working with global partners like Asanify ensures that all my payments, and query resolutions are done in time.
It is paramount that my employees are well taken care of. Asanify goes above and beyond In terms of employee benefits, salary structuring to make it more tax friendly and constant guidance. For over a year with Asanify’s EOR, I have had no reason to feel disappointed.
Employer of Record FAQs in Cape Verde
What is an Employer of Record in Cape Verde?
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Cape Verde is a third-party organization that becomes the legal employer of your workforce, handling all employment compliance, payroll, tax withholding, and HR administration. You retain management control over employees’ work while the EOR assumes legal responsibilities under Cape Verdean law.
How quickly can I hire employees in Cape Verde using an EOR?
With Asanify’s EOR, you can onboard employees in Cape Verde within 3-5 business days. Our streamlined process includes contract preparation, compliance verification, and payroll setup, eliminating the 4-6 month timeline typically required to establish and register a local corporate entity.
Do I need to register a company in Cape Verde to hire employees?
No. Using Asanify’s Employer of Record service, you can hire Cape Verdean employees without registering a local entity. We serve as the legal employer of record, handling all regulatory compliance and statutory obligations while you avoid the complexity and cost of company incorporation.
What are the employment taxes and social contributions in Cape Verde?
Employers in Cape Verde must contribute 16% of gross salary to INPS (Instituto Nacional de Previdência Social), while employees contribute 8%. Income tax (IUR) is withheld progressively based on earnings. Asanify’s EOR accurately calculates and remits all statutory contributions on time.
How does payroll processing work in Cape Verde?
Payroll in Cape Verde is typically processed monthly. Asanify manages complete payroll operations including salary calculations in Cape Verdean Escudos, IUR tax withholding, INPS contributions, bank transfers, and payslip generation, ensuring compliance with tax authority reporting requirements.
What employee benefits are mandatory in Cape Verde?
Cape Verdean labor law mandates annual vacation (22 working days), paid public holidays, sick leave with social security coverage, maternity leave (60 days), and paternity leave. Employers must also provide INPS social security coverage. Asanify’s EOR ensures all statutory benefits are properly administered.
How are employee terminations handled in Cape Verde?
Terminations in Cape Verde must comply with Labor Code requirements including notice periods (15-60 days based on tenure) and just cause standards. Severance compensation applies in certain termination scenarios. Asanify manages the complete termination process legally, including documentation, final payments, and required notifications.
Can I transfer EOR employees to my own entity later?
Yes. If you establish your own legal entity in Cape Verde, Asanify facilitates a smooth employee transition from our EOR to your company. We handle all transfer documentation, compliance requirements, benefits continuity, and employee communications throughout the process.
What are standard working hours in Cape Verde?
The standard work week in Cape Verde is 44 hours, typically distributed as 8 hours per day over 5.5 days. Overtime work must be compensated at enhanced rates (150% for regular overtime, 200% for night/weekend work). Asanify ensures accurate time tracking and overtime calculations per Labor Code requirements.
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