Douala · Cameroon
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Tax & International Structuring in Cameroon
Tax and structuring for businesses, investments and deals that cross borders. In Cameroon, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this workNamed WONE Global lead
Douala · Cameroon- What happens next · 1WONE Global acknowledges your requirement and confirms what's involved.
- 2Akoa Mballa & Co runs its conflict checks.
- 3We confirm Edmond Christian AKOA MBALLA as your named lead.
- 4You agree scope and fees directly with the firm before work begins.
Cameroon at a glanceAfrica
Douala · Tuesday 3 November
19:53
Local time
- Currency
- XAF
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +237
- Region
- Africa
What the rules say in Cameroon
Tax & International Structuring, the essentials
From the Cameroon market guide: the points that matter most for tax & international structuring, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Partly source-checked36% of statements checked against a source7 checked against an official source10 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-197 held back until checked against an official source10 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
Investment incentives in Cameroon have been governed since January 2026 by Ordinance No. 2025/002 of 18 July 2025, which follows the regime instituted by Law No. 2013/004 of 18 April 2013, and benefits are tied to approval by the Investment Promotion Agency.
Investments in the creation, expansion, renewal or transformation of activities. The source lists incentives for up to five years in the installation phase, up to ten years in the operating phase and up to five years for expansions. Conventions granting tax and customs exemptions need prior approval of the finance minister.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19The total corporate income tax rate in Cameroon is 33%, including the 10% Additional Council Tax, for companies with turnover above XAF 3 billion.
Companies with turnover below XAF 3 billion that meet statutory criteria are taxed at 27.5%. A minimum tax of 2.2% or 5.5% of turnover, depending on the tax regime, is credited against corporate income tax. Businesses with turnover below XAF 50 million fall under the General Synthetic Tax (IGS).PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19The total VAT rate in Cameroon is 19.25%, including the 10% Additional Council Tax, and the 2026 Finance Law introduced a reduced VAT rate of 10% for specified transactions.
Taxable supplies. That the Additional Council Tax applies to VAT is stated on PwC's corporate income tax page for Cameroon. Exemptions and the export zero rate were not checked.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19Cameroon amends its tax rules through annual finance laws; the 2025 and 2026 Finance Laws each took effect on 1 January of their year.
All taxpayers.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Review the proposed cross-border structure
- 02Identify direct and indirect tax exposures
- 03Consider withholding, treaty and transfer-pricing issues
- 04Coordinate implementation across the relevant jurisdictions
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before tax & international structuring work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
WONE Global Partners in Cameroon
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Cases
What clients bring to Tax & International Structuring
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Cameroon.
Urgent We've received a tax notice from another country. Do we have to pay?Tax assessments, disputes & managementUrgent We sell online to customers abroad. Do we have to register for their VAT or GST?Tax assessments, disputes & managementUrgent Tax was deducted abroad and again at home. Can we get it back?Payments, FX, digital assets & treasuryUrgent The tax authority wants our transfer pricing documentation. We don't have any.International tax planning & transfer pricingWhat tax filings do we have to make in each country, and when?Tax assessments, disputes & managementHow should we price and invoice customers abroad so we actually get paid?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsAt what point do our sales abroad mean we need a local company?International tax planning & transfer pricingShould we reorganise how our regional business is run?International tax planning & transfer pricingCan we centralise finance, HR or IT in one country?International tax planning & transfer pricingHow do we move cash between our companies in different countries?Payments, FX, digital assets & treasury
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