Cameroon

Cameroon blends vibrant cities and rich resources with clear, French‑style labour rules. There’s no personal income tax below certain bands, but you’ll juggle social‑security filings, salary tax, VAT and hire‑and‑fire procedures. Nail them and you’ll tap into a bilingual, motivated workforce from Yaoundé to Douala.
Contractor Management
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Payroll Frequency
monthly
Employer Taxes
15.45 %

Overview

Population
29 million
Language
French, English
Capital
Yaoundé
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Country code
+237
Min wage
XAF 40 000/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
48 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
  • not mandatory, but common in contracts
Avg employer tax

15.45 %

Tax Breakdown

Social Security Contributions:

Employer

CNPS (pensions, disability, family allowances)
12.95%
Housing Fund
1.5%
National Employment Fund
1%

Employee

CNPS (pension only)
4.2%
Housing Fund
1%

Income Tax (PAYE):

0 – 2 000 000 XAF
11%
2 000 001 – 3 000 000 XAF
16.5%
3 000 001 – 5 000 000 XAF
27.5%
Above 5 000 000 XAF
38.5%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
30% on taxable profits

VAT

VAT

19.25%

Tax Calculation for Cameroon
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Cameroon typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

in French or English, covering role, pay, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits

Registrations

  • CNPS for social‑security
  • National Employment Fund
  • Housing Fund
  • Tax authority for PAYE

Documents

collect ID/passport, proof of address, bank details, CNPS number and work permit for non‑residents

Payroll Setup

withhold contributions and taxes, pay staff monthly and file returns on time

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Cameroon
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Cameroon, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Up to 14 days/year at full pay with a medical certificate

Maternity leave
  • 14 weeks paid (6 weeks before birth, 8 after)
Paternity leave
  • 3 days paid around the birth of a child

Other Leave:

  • compassionate leave, military service and others as per Labour Code
Annual Leave
  • At least 24 working days per year for full‑time staff
9 Public holidays in Cameroon
1st
New Year’s Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
1st
Labour Day
20th
National Day
15th
Assumption Day
1st
Unification Day
1st
All Saints’ Day
25th
Christmas Day

Termination Process

Notice Period

  • Under 5 years’ service: 1 month
  • 5+ years’ service: 2 months

Severance

1 month’s pay per year of service when employer ends contract without cause

Grounds

misconduct, redundancy, poor performance or mutual agreement

Fair Hearing

required before dismissal, except for gross misconduct

Probation Period

  • Typically up to 3 months (must appear in the contract)
  • Either side can end employment with minimal notice during probation

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Cameroon

Cameroon blends vibrant cities and rich resources with clear, French‑style labour rules. There’s no personal income tax below certain bands, but you’ll juggle social‑security filings, salary tax, VAT and hire‑and‑fire procedures. Nail them and you’ll tap into a bilingual, motivated workforce from Yaoundé to Douala.
Contractor Management
العملة
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
تردد الرواتب
monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
15.45 %

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
29 million
اللغة
French, English
العاصمة
Yaoundé
العملة
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+237
الحد الأدنى للأجور
XAF 40 000/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
48 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
  • not mandatory, but common in contracts
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

15.45 %

تحصيل الضرائب

Social Security Contributions:

Employer

CNPS (pensions, disability, family allowances)
12.95%
Housing Fund
1.5%
National Employment Fund
1%

Employee

CNPS (pension only)
4.2%
Housing Fund
1%

Income Tax (PAYE):

0 – 2 000 000 XAF
11%
2 000 001 – 3 000 000 XAF
16.5%
3 000 001 – 5 000 000 XAF
27.5%
Above 5 000 000 XAF
38.5%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
30% on taxable profits

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

19.25%

حساب الضريبة في Cameroon
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Cameroon عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

in French or English, covering role, pay, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits

Registrations

  • CNPS for social‑security
  • National Employment Fund
  • Housing Fund
  • Tax authority for PAYE

Documents

collect ID/passport, proof of address, bank details, CNPS number and work permit for non‑residents

Payroll Setup

withhold contributions and taxes, pay staff monthly and file returns on time

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Cameroon
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Cameroon يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Up to 14 days/year at full pay with a medical certificate

إجازة الأمومة
  • 14 weeks paid (6 weeks before birth, 8 after)
إجازة الأبوة
  • 3 days paid around the birth of a child

Other Leave:

  • compassionate leave, military service and others as per Labour Code
الإجازة السنوية
  • At least 24 working days per year for full‑time staff
9 عطلات رسمية في Cameroon
1st
New Year’s Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
1st
Labour Day
20th
National Day
15th
Assumption Day
1st
Unification Day
1st
All Saints’ Day
25th
Christmas Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

  • Under 5 years’ service: 1 month
  • 5+ years’ service: 2 months

Severance

1 month’s pay per year of service when employer ends contract without cause

Grounds

misconduct, redundancy, poor performance or mutual agreement

Fair Hearing

required before dismissal, except for gross misconduct

Probation Period

  • Typically up to 3 months (must appear in the contract)
  • Either side can end employment with minimal notice during probation

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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تحديات التوظيف عن بُعد في  _

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نمِّ فريقك في Cameroon
مع ريموت باس

Cameroon’s zero‑income‑tax lure meets a maze of filings. RemotePass handles contracts, CNPS, tax and local compliance so you can focus on growing your team—no local entity needed.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Cameroon.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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