Moving to Cameroon: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Cameroon: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Cameroon the top income tax rate is 38%, dividends are taxed at up to 16.5% and companies pay 33% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Cameroon from arrival once you take up residence (Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days). The typical route is None realistic: Residence card via work or business only There are 3 open residence programmes in Cameroon — see the list below.
Living there
Douala has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 27.5 °C and summer highs around 32.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 38% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 16.5% |
| Corporate tax | 33% |
| 稅務居所 | 自抵達起 — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| 您的路徑 | None realistic — Residence card via work or business only |
| 氣候型別 | tropical monsoon · 27.5° / 32.5° (Douala) |
Residence programmes in Cameroon
Active programmes
- Residence Card via Employment — employment · 2026-10
- Residence Card via Own Business / Investment — entrepreneur · 2026-10
- Family Residence Card — family · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Cameroon to become tax resident?
自抵達起. Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days Francophone (CGI-style) rules; enforcement and treaty network limited
How much tax will I pay in Cameroon?
In Cameroon the top income tax rate is 38%, dividends are taxed at up to 16.5% and companies pay 33% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Cameroon offer?
Residence Card via Employment; Residence Card via Own Business / Investment; Family Residence Card
What is the usual way to move to Cameroon?
None realistic. Residence card via work or business only
Compare with nearby countries
Algeria · Angola · Benin · Botswana · Burkina Faso · Burundi · Central African Rep. · Chad · Congo · Côte d'Ivoire · Dem. Rep. Congo · Egypt
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