Starting a business in Cameroon also means accepting a calendar of reporting obligations. Knowing them in advance saves you penalties and nasty surprises.

Registration and the NIU

Every business needs a Unique Identification Number (NIU) issued by the tax authority (DGI) and registration with the Trade and Personal Property Credit Register (RCCM). These identifiers appear on your invoices.

VAT

Depending on your tax regime, you may be liable for VAT (19.25%). That means charging VAT, collecting it and remitting it through periodic filings. Standardised invoicing and rigorous tracking are essential.

Corporate income tax and instalments

Businesses pay a monthly instalment based on turnover, reconciled at year-end. Keeping your books up to date is the only way to compute these amounts correctly.

Social contributions (CNPS)

If you employ staff, you must declare and pay CNPS contributions (pension, family benefits, occupational risks), on top of payroll tax withholdings. Payroll gets complex fast once you have employees.

The filing calendar

Between VAT returns, instalments and the annual statistical and tax return (DSF), the calendar is busy. A late filing means penalties.

Automate so nothing slips

This is where an ERP built for the local context brings peace of mind: NexaCore generates compliant invoices in FCFA, computes VAT, prepares your SYSCOHADA entries and automates payroll and CNPS contributions. You keep a clear view of your deadlines instead of chasing documents.