Cameroon

At the inaugural Diamond Capital Convention 2026 held in Douala on 24 September 2026, the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, called for a paradigm shift in capital mobilization to finance Cameroon’s real economy, urging domestic and international investors to leverage the country’s improved macroeconomic stability and targeted tax incentive framework. The convention, organized under

As of 17 September 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commenced an Article IV consultation mission in Cameroon, led by Ms. Christine Dietrich. The mission aims to evaluate the country’s macroeconomic performance, fiscal sustainability, and structural reform progress under the current Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. This assessment comes at a critical juncture as

On 17 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MINFI) published its annual review “Les Dossiers du MINFI, édition 2025/2026,” documenting key financial operations and policy innovations over the past fiscal year. The report covers the strategic buyback of the Société Générale Cameroun (SGC), the successful issuance of a Eurobond on international markets, the launch of

On 20 August 2026, the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, signed Circular No. 00010308/LC/MINFI establishing a comprehensive framework for information systems governance, security, interoperability, and the control of external service providers within the Ministry. This directive applies to all directorates, including the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) and the Directorate General of Customs (DGD),

The DGI has published the 2026 Finance Law (LF 2026) amendments, effective 1 August 2026, introducing comprehensive updates to Cameroon’s tax framework, including adjusted corporate income tax brackets, revised withholding tax rates on cross-border dividends, and expanded mandatory digital filing requirements for medium-sized enterprises. The legislation also introduces anti-abuse provisions aligning with OECD Pillar Two

The DGI has issued a clarifying circular concerning the patent contribution regime for non-profit educational institutions and healthcare establishments, effective 17 August 2026, under the 2025 Finance Law provisions. The circular elucidates the applicable tax rates, exemptions, and declaration procedures for schools, universities, and clinics operating without profit motives, aiming to harmonize fiscal obligations with

The DGI has circulated a mandatory online registration guideline for public procurement contractors, requiring all bidders and service providers to declare their status through the agency’s dedicated digital portal effective 15 August 2026. The measure, rooted in the 2025 Finance Law and the General Procurement Regulations, aims to transparently track contractor eligibility, reduce fraud, and

The DGI of Cameroon has extended the Digital Services Tax Assessment and Payment Regime (DARPP) filing deadline by thirty days, effective 1 August 2026, following the 2025 Finance Law framework mandating quarterly digital service declarations. The extension aims to ease compliance for SMEs in the digital economy while maintaining revenue collection. Legal basis includes Article

The DGI has released an official guide detailing the online submission process for the Digital Services Tax (DSF), effective 14 August 2026, as part of the 2026 fiscal digitization agenda. The guide instructs taxpayers to declare digital service revenues via the agency’s secure e-filing platform, requiring certified electronic signatures and compatibility with the DGI’s centralized

The Ministry of Finance of Cameroon recently unveiled a landmark partnership between the Association des Professionnels de l’Économie (APE) and the European Union, a collaboration that is poised to transform the nation’s fiscal landscape over the next three years. Formalised on 11 August 2026, the agreement sets out a comprehensive roadmap for aligning Cameroon’s tax