Cameroon
EOR Rate
$349
/month per employee

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Country Snapshot

VAT on Invoice

19.25%

Currency

XAF

Timezone

UTC+1

Minimum Wage

There is no statutory minimum wage.

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Cameroon serves as a gateway to Central Africa with a diversified economy covering agriculture, energy, and services. It benefits from a bilingual environment (French and English) and a regional trade position within CEMAC.

General Information

CapitalYaoundé
Population29,879,337
TimezoneUTC+1
Official LanguageFrench, English

Employment Laws

Working Hours40 hours/week
Minimum WageThere is no statutory minimum wage.
Probation Period1–6 months
Notice Period1–3 months

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave18 days
Public Holidays9 - 11 days
Sick LeavePaid, with medical proof
Maternity Leave14 weeks (paid)
Paternity LeaveNo statutory

Social Security

Employer Rate11.2% - 13.7%
Employee Rate4.2%

CNPS (National Social Insurance Fund – Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale)

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Taxation

Corporate Tax30% - 33%

Includes corporate income tax plus additional surcharges

Termination Rules

Termination subject to notice and approval in some cases; severance required

Bonus Requirements:

No mandatory bonus

Additional Information

Under an EOR model in Cameroon, employment is governed by formal labor laws requiring compliant contracts and social security enrollment. Payroll processing involves statutory contributions and reporting to local authorities. Termination must follow regulated procedures to reduce the risk of labor disputes. Administrative processes can be time-intensive if not managed locally. An EOR ensures compliant payroll administration and workforce management.

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