An e-invoicing mandate in Cabo Verde was introduced in 2020 by decree No. 79/20 as part of a digital transformation program in the country. The e-invoicing system, known as fatura eletrónica system, requires e-invoices and related tax documents to be issued in XML format, be digitally signed, and cleared by the tax authorities in real-time/near real-time before being exchanged with the buyer.
E-invoices must be issued using certified in…