Cameroon Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Cameroonian taxation, progressive IRPP 0–35% (7 brackets), family quotient system, communal surtax 10%, corporate income tax 30% standard (20% SME, 15% agriculture, 25% mining), VAT 19.25% (19% + 0.25% CEMAC levy), CNPS 4.175% employee + 7.3% employer, CGT 25% on property gains, rental income 20%, and key investment topics for 2026.
Personal Tax & Residency
Progressive IRPP 0–35% across 7 annual brackets, family quotient system, communal surtax 10%, 183-day residency rule, DTTs
Cameroon Personal Tax Guide 2026 — IRPP 0–35% Progressive, Family Quotient, Communal Surtax 10%
Cameroonian personal income tax (IRPP). Progressive rates 0%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35% across 7 annual brackets. Family quotient system, professional deduction 20%, communal surtax 10%, and filing requirements for 2026.
Cameroon Tax Residency Guide 2026 — 183-Day Rule, Permanent Home, Source Rules, DTTs
Cameroonian tax residency. 183-day physical presence test, permanent home criterion, source of income rules, double tax treaties with France, Germany, UK, Canada, Italy, and others.
VAT & Indirect Tax
VAT 19.25% standard rate (19% + 0.25% CEMAC solidarity levy), 0% exports, registration threshold XAF 50M turnover
Cameroon Tax Filing Guide 2026 — DGI Online Portal, Self-Assessment, Quarterly Instalments, NUI
filing taxes in Cameroon. DGI e-tax portal, self-assessment returns, quarterly instalment payments, penalties for late filing, Numéro d'Identification Unique (NUI), and compliance deadlines for 2026.
Cameroon VAT Guide 2026 — 19.25% Standard Rate, 19% VAT + 0.25% CEMAC Solidarity Levy
Cameroonian VAT. Standard rate 19.25% (19% VAT plus 0.25% CEMAC solidarity levy), 0% zero-rate for exports, registration threshold XAF 50M annual turnover, exempt supplies, and compliance for 2026.
Business & Corporate Tax
CIT 30% standard, 20% SME, 15% agriculture, 25% mining, transfer pricing, company registration
Cameroon Business Registration Guide 2026 — Registre du Commerce, Company Types, NUI, Permits
registering a business in Cameroon. Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier (RCCM), company types (SARL, SA, SAS), NUI registration, business permits, timelines, costs, and compliance for 2026.
Cameroon Corporate Tax Guide 2026 — CIT 30% Standard, 20% SME, 15% Agriculture, 25% Mining
Cameroonian corporate income tax. Standard CIT 30%, 20% for SMEs with turnover under XAF 50M, 15% for agriculture, 25% for mining, branch tax, and capital allowances for 2026.
Cameroon Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026 — Transfer Pricing OECD, Thin Cap, DTTs, WHT
Cameroonian cross-border taxation. Transfer pricing rules, thin capitalisation, double tax treaties, withholding tax rates for dividends, interest, and royalties paid to non-residents for 2026.
Investment & Savings
Dividends WHT 13%, interest WHT 13%, CGT 25% on property, crypto as movable property
Cameroon Capital Gains Tax Guide 2026 — CGT 25% on Property, Movable Assets
Cameroonian capital gains tax. CGT 25% on gains from property disposals, movable assets including crypto, exemptions for principal residence, and compliance rules for 2026.
Cameroon Crypto Tax Guide 2026 — Crypto as Movable Property, CGT 25%
Cameroonian cryptocurrency taxation. Crypto is treated as movable property subject to CGT at 25%. Mining, staking, airdrops, and DeFi income are taxable. Practical guidance for 2026.
Cameroon Investment Income Guide 2026 — Dividends 13% WHT, Interest 13% WHT
Cameroonian investment income taxation. Dividend withholding tax 13%, interest withholding tax 13%, capital gains 25% on property, bank deposits, Treasury bills, and mutual funds for 2026.
Cameroon Pension Guide 2026 — CNPS Old-Age Pension, Retirement Age 60, Survivor Benefits
Cameroonian pensions. CNPS old-age pension, retirement age 60, early retirement 55, contribution requirements, survivor benefits, and retirement planning for 2026.
Property & Wealth Tax
Registration duties 7–15%, CGT 25% on property gains, rental income 20%, no annual wealth tax
Cameroon Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide 2026 — Registration Duties on Inheritance, Gift Tax
Cameroonian inheritance and gift tax. Registration duties on inheritance at progressive rates based on relationship, gift tax rules, succession law, wills, and probate for 2026.
Cameroon Property Tax Guide 2026 — Registration 7–15%, CGT 25%, Land Tax
Cameroonian property tax. Registration duties 7–15% on transfers, capital gains tax 25%, annual land tax (foncier), and compliance requirements for 2026.
Cameroon Rental Income Guide 2026 — 20% WHT on Gross Rent, Deductions
Cameroonian rental income taxation. 20% withholding tax on gross rental income for individuals and companies, allowable deductions for expenses, vacant property rules, and compliance for 2026.
Cameroon Wealth Tax Guide 2026 — No Annual Wealth Tax, Property Land Tax as Proxy
wealth taxation in Cameroon. Cameroon does not impose an annual net wealth tax. The annual land tax (Taxe Foncière) serves as a proxy wealth tax on real estate. No net worth tax or wealth-based levies for 2026.
Employment & Social Security
CNPS 4.175% employee + 7.3% employer, capped at XAF 1,800,000/year, pension system
Cameroon Calculators (6)
Free calculators for Cameroonian salary, tax, and personal finance.
Cameroon Salary
Net pay after IRPP 0–35%, family quotient, communal surtax 10%.
Cameroon Income Tax
IRPP 0–35% bracket calculator with family quotient.
Cameroon Corporate Tax
CIT 30% standard, 20% SME, 15% agriculture, 25% mining.
Cameroon VAT
VAT 19.25% standard with CEMAC solidarity levy.
Cameroon Property Tax
Registration 7–15%, CGT 25% on property gains.
Cameroon Social Insurance
CNPS 4.175%+7.3% capped.