Cape Verde Car Hire
US Department Of State Post Report
There are no Cape Verdean restrictions on the resale of personal property with the exception of cars. (The Ambassador must approve the sale of any items valued above $250.00.) A car is assessed a customs tax equal to 50% of its value if sold while in the country 2 years or less. After 3 years, a car becomes exempt from customs duty. A new "consumer's tax" charged to the buyer and based on the cubic inches of the engine tends to make older, larger U.S. cars difficult to sell. Automobiles can be purchased locally. However, variety and availability is not constant. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
After arrival, personnel will be able to get practical advice from other Consulate General employees on formal calls and social customs. The consul general may need about 500 cards for each tour; most other officers need about 200 each. The Chief of the Consular Section should bring 300–400 cards. Calling cards and invitation cards of an acceptable quality can be printed locally at reasonable prices. Engraved cards are not necessary. ... [Read More]
M) Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
Nicaragua is a party to the 1988 UN Drug Convention, and has signed but not yet ratified the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Nicaragua is a member of the Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD) Experts Group to Control Money Laundering. Nicaragua has signed the Central American Treaty for the Prevention and Repression of Money and Asset Laundering Related to Illicit Activities Connected with Drug Trafficking and Related Crimes. Nicaragua was suspended from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) because of a lack of participation with that organization since signing the CFATF MOU in 1996. ... [Read More]
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