Decree-Law No. 22/2020 establishing the Tourism Utility Statute Regime and defining the criteria and requirements for its attribution, revocation, expiry and renewal.

This Decree-Law establishes the Tourism Utility Statute Regime and defines the criteria and requirements for its attribution, revocation, expiry and renewal under the Law No. 85/VII/2011. This Statute, consisting of 33 articles divided into five Chapters, specifies the benefits to be attributed to touristic units and establishments that have the status of Tourism Utility. The status of Tourist Utility is attributed to touristic units and establishments that fulfill specific requirements specified in the text. The types of establishments that can benefit from the status of Tourism Utility are: a) Accommodation establishments; b) Travel and incoming agencies; c) Tour operators based in Cape Verde; d) Restaurants and similar; e) Collective transport facilities for tourists; f) Establishments promoting touristic entertainment and recreational activities; g) Establishments that promote sport activities for tourists or that promote tourism through sport activities; and h) Establishments promoting the creative industries.