CAMEROON
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Ensure your team in Cameroon is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with Cameroon's Labour Code and tax regulations.
- Pay anyone in Cameroon - no matter the currency.
- Manage employee benefits easily. Get the support you need to navigate employee contributions in Cameroon.
Flexible Payroll Solutions in Cameroon.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in Cameroon.
Cameroon Payroll expertise at your fingertips
Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Cameroon and across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.
A single point of contact
Avoid unnecessary headaches and mistakes – manage everything from a single point of contact. Your dedicated account manager is always available to assist with any queries you may have.
Self service portal for your talents in Cameroon
Give your team the tools they need to easily manage their payslips, leave allowances, and other claims. Powered by SAGE, the employee self-service portal will make their lives easier.
100% Compliant payroll operations
Ensuring your operations are carried out compliantly is a must. From country-specific employee contribution to tax policies, we make sure your company is up to code with Cameroon’s legislation at all times.
Cameroon Country Overview
Cameroon’s large population and many natural assets means investors will find Cameroon to be ripe with opportunity.
Geography: Cameroon is a lower-middle-income country located in West-Central Africa. With coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean. Cameroon boasts a unique, diverse landscape and biodiversity. Two key cities are Yaoundé, the country’s capital and largest city, and Douala, a seaport. These cities serve as transit points to ecotourism destinations and beach resorts.
Population: The country has a large population of over 26 million people.
Economy: Over the last 20 years, Cameroon has experienced steady economic growth. Cameroon is rich in natural resources (oil, gas and minerals) and cash crops (coffee, cocoa, maize and cotton).
Your company’s next milestone may just be in Cameroon – and Africa HR Solutions is ready to provide the support you need to fulfill your company’s vision. Our local experts will offer your company valuable guidance to ensure your operations are carried out in compliance with Cameroon’s Labor Code and tax policies. Over the years, we have played a pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable payroll and employment outsourcing solutions.
Payroll in Cameroon - What You Should Know
- Population: 27,224,262
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $45.24 B
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 3.5%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 2.3%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 1.7%
- Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
- Capital: Yaoundé
- Currency: Central African CFA franc
- Languages: French, English
Employer Contribution
- Employers do not contribute to the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF).
Employee Contribution
- 2% of the employee’s payroll must be contributed to the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF)
Value-added tax (VAT)
The total VAT rate is 19.25% in Cameroon – applied to the supply of local goods and services while exports are zero-rated.
Paid Time-Off
Employees in Cameroon are generally allowed to accrue one and a half days of paid leave for each month of work. After 5 years of service, employees are eligible to accrue an additional 2 days per month.
Employees are also eligible for 10 days of paid leave for family events.
Sick Leave
In Cameroon, workers are entitled to 5 days of sick leave. Should an employee become sick/injured at work, the employer is expected to cover the medical fees.
Maternity Leave
In Cameroon, women are entitled to a maximum of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. 4 weeks must be taken before the birth of the child, extended to 6 weeks if confinement is required.
Paternity Leave
In Cameroon, men can use up to 10 days of their family leave to attend to their paternal duties.
- Fixed-term contracts may only be terminated for reasons of gross misconduct, force majeure, or with written consent of both parties.
- Indefinite-term contracts can be terminated at any time by either the employer or the employee.
- Notice of termination must be given, the duration of which is set by the Minister in charge of Labor and is based on the seniority and the occupational group of the employee.
- During the notice period, the employee is generally entitled to one day off per week to look for another job.
Employees who have worked for at least 2 years are generally entitled to severance pay. The compensation amount is then determined by the Minister in charge of Labor.
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Youth Day (10th to 11th February)
- Good Friday (10th April)
- Labor Day (1st May)
- National Day (20th May)
- Ascension Day (21st May)
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Assumption of Mary (15th August)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
Seeking a Reliable Payroll Partner in Cameroon?
Pay your talents are paid on time and without error! Our team at Africa HR Solutions also provides your company the guidance you need to ensure that your operations comply with Cameroon’s labour Code and tax policies. Over the years, we have played a pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable HR and payroll and cross-border payment outsourcing solutions.
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