Legal and tax counsel in Cameroon — Douala, Yaoundé
The largest economy in the CEMAC zone, Cameroon is a bilingual, diversified and fiscally demanding market. We advise in Douala and Yaoundé on group taxation, COBAC licences, mining and petroleum law and tax litigation.
Doing business in Cameroon
| Capital / business centre | Yaoundé / Douala |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | CEMAC — CFA franc (XAF) |
| Corporate income tax | 33% (30% + surcharge) |
| VAT | 19.25% |
| Key sectors | oil and gas, agribusiness, banking, telecoms, construction |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, API, ART, COBAC, BEAC |
| Mobile money | MTN MoMo, Orange Money |
What our clients ask us about
- Intensive tax audits and adversarial procedure: preparation is indispensable.
- CEMAC foreign-exchange regulation (Regulation 02/18): domiciliation and repatriation of currency.
- General Tax Code updated each year by the finance law.
Our practice areas in this country
Frequently asked questions — Cameroon
What is the VAT rate in Cameroon?
19.25% inclusive of the municipal surcharge (indicative).
Does CEMAC foreign-exchange regulation apply to foreign service providers?
Yes: every payment abroad must be domiciled and justified with a licensed bank, with strict repatriation deadlines for exporters.
Contact — Cameroon
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Douala.
Frequent searches: tax advisor Douala, business lawyer Cameroon, company formation Yaoundé.
Recherches fréquentes (Cameroun) : conseil fiscal Douala, avocat d'affaires Cameroun, création d'entreprise Yaoundé.
A project in Cameroon?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.