a flat rate of 15% in the medium term<\/strong>, alongside the rationalisation of tax incentives and the consolidation of electronic invoicing. The new government is expected to continue along this path, given its international commitment to tax modernisation and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor established businesses, this means predictability. For new investors, it represents a window of opportunity to enter a market with a falling tax burden and an increasingly digital and robust tax administration system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.2. Commitment to the digital and energy transition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cape Verde, Patr\u00edcia Portela, emphasised at the end of 2025 that the country is at a critical juncture where it needs strong support from international partners and the private sector, particularly in digital, energy and blue economy transitions<\/strong>. Cape Verde has been investing in the development of technology parks in Praia and Mindelo, the modernisation of digital public services and the expansion of its wind and solar power capacity, with the aim of achieving 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor investors in the technology, renewable energy and digital services sectors, this is a favourable environment. The digitalisation of public administration, including the Tax and Customs Authority (ATCV), is creating demand for software solutions, cybersecurity and digital compliance consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.3. Tourism and economic diversification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Tourism remains the driving force behind the Cape Verdean economy, accounting for around 20% of GDP and fuelling growth of 7.3% in 2024. The Tourism Operational Plan (POT 2022\u20132026) provides for investments of around 200 million euros<\/strong> focusing on the revitalisation of the tourism offering, sustainability and professional training. The target is to attract 1.2 million tourists by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, the country faces the challenge of diversification. The economy remains vulnerable to external shocks and dependent on labour-intensive sectors. The new government will need to accelerate policies that boost agriculture, fisheries, the digital economy and the creative industries, creating opportunities for niche investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.4. Access to the ECOWAS market and EU-Africa links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Cape Verde serves as a strategic link between the European Union and West Africa, providing access to the market of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The procedures for setting up a business have been streamlined and can be completed within 24 hours at the Citizen Service Centres. This efficiency, combined with the country\u2019s recently reaffirmed political stability, reinforces its position as a gateway to African markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Strategic opportunities by sector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Based on the post-election political and economic landscape, we have identified the following areas of opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sector<\/th> Opportunity<\/th> Political and Economic Context<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Tourism and Hospitality<\/strong><\/td>Requalifica\u00e7\u00e3o da oferta, turismo rural, n\u00f3madas digitais<\/td> POT 2022-2026, regime de utilidade tur\u00edstica, programa Remote Working<\/td><\/tr> Energias Renov\u00e1veis<\/strong><\/td>E\u00f3lico, solar, armazenamento de energia<\/td> Meta 50% renov\u00e1veis at\u00e9 2030, investimento em infraestruturas<\/td><\/tr> Tecnologia e Digital<\/strong><\/td>Servi\u00e7os p\u00fablicos digitais, fintech, e-commerce<\/td> Transi\u00e7\u00e3o digital acelerada, parques tecnol\u00f3gicos, inclus\u00e3o financeira<\/td><\/tr> Pesca e Economia Azul<\/strong><\/td>Aquicultura, processamento, exporta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/td> Foco na economia azul, blue bonds, fundo clim\u00e1tico e ambiental<\/td><\/tr> Imobili\u00e1rio e Constru\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong><\/td>Habita\u00e7\u00e3o, infraestruturas tur\u00edsticas, escrit\u00f3rios<\/td> Custo de vida e habita\u00e7\u00e3o foram temas de campanha; demanda por stock habitacional<\/td><\/tr> Consultoria e Servi\u00e7os Empresariais<\/strong><\/td>Fiscalidade, compliance, gest\u00e3o de projetos<\/td> ATCV operacional, exig\u00eancia crescente de conformidade fiscal e digital<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. Challenges to monitor in the new cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Apesar do cen\u00e1rio favor\u00e1vel, investidores e empres\u00e1rios devem estar atentos a determinados riscos e desafios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAbsten\u00e7\u00e3o elevada e legitimidade pol\u00edtica:<\/strong> uma absten\u00e7\u00e3o superior a 50% pode pressionar o governo a adoptar medidas populistas de curto prazo que afetem o equil\u00edbrio or\u00e7amental.<\/li>\n\n\n\nDepend\u00eancia externa:<\/strong> a economia cabo-verdiana mant\u00e9m-se vulner\u00e1vel a choques geopol\u00edticos, desacelera\u00e7\u00f5es na Zona Euro (seu principal parceiro econ\u00f3mico) e altera\u00e7\u00f5es clim\u00e1ticas .<\/li>\n\n\n\nEscassez de m\u00e3o-de-obra qualificada:<\/strong> apesar dos investimentos em forma\u00e7\u00e3o, a limita\u00e7\u00e3o de recursos humanos especializados pode condicionar a expans\u00e3o de sectores tecnol\u00f3gicos e industriais .<\/li>\n\n\n\nCustos log\u00edsticos:<\/strong> a insularidade e a dist\u00e2ncia do continente africano aumentam os custos de transporte e importa\u00e7\u00e3o, afectando a competitividade de sectores industriais .<\/li>\n\n\n\nPress\u00e3o or\u00e7amental:<\/strong> a consolida\u00e7\u00e3o da Autoridade Tribut\u00e1ria e a ambi\u00e7\u00e3o de reduzir a taxa de IRPC exigir\u00e3o uma expans\u00e3o da base tribut\u00e1ria e combate \u00e0 evas\u00e3o, o que poder\u00e1 traduzir-se em maior fiscaliza\u00e7\u00e3o empresarial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n6. The role of S&D Consultoria in the new political cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n A altern\u00e2ncia governativa, mesmo num contexto de estabilidade, gera sempre incerteza operacional para quem gere neg\u00f3cios. Novas prioridades ministeriais, reconfigura\u00e7\u00f5es de secretarias de Estado e altera\u00e7\u00f5es na gest\u00e3o de programas de apoio exigem um parceiro local que conhe\u00e7a o terreno institucional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A S&D Consultoria posiciona-se como esse parceiro. Compreendemos que o investimento em Cabo Verde n\u00e3o depende apenas das taxas de juro ou do regime fiscal, mas da capacidade de navegar com sucesso nas estruturas administrativas, nos programas de financiamento e na conformidade regulat\u00f3ria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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