Seamless Africa Deployments in Cameroon
ADS EOR and Payroll Services provides comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) solutions across all regions in Cameroon. We support both full-time employment and fixed-term contracts, tailored to meet your business requirements, whether for local talent or expatriates. From managing work permits under our umbrella to issuing local work contracts, we ensure your workforce setup in Cameroon is hassle-free.

Why Choose ADS for Your Cameroon Operations?

• Work Permits & Local Compliance: We manage work permits and offer advisory on best HR practices to ensure your employees are fully compliant.
• Tax Compliance: ADS handles local tax and PAYE remittances to Revenue Services, ensuring legal compliance.
• Payroll Management: Timely salary disbursement, pay slip issuance, and compliance with local tax laws.
• Insurance Options: We offer Medical, Disability, Life, and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance for employees.

About Cameroon:
Known as “Africa in miniature” due to its rich cultural and geographical diversity, Cameroon is home to 27 million people and boasts one of Africa’s highest literacy rates. The nation’s fertile lands produce cotton, cocoa, coffee, bananas, and oil seeds. Notably, Cameroon is home to Chute de La Lobé, one of three waterfalls in Africa that empties directly into the ocean.

Key Facts About Cameroon:

• Population: 27.2 million (2021)
• Currency: Central African CFA Franc
• Capital: Yaoundé
• Languages: English and French (official), with Cameroonian Pidgin English widely spoken
• GDP: $45.34 billion (2021)
• Industries: Agriculture and Textile

Employment Solutions: Through our EOR services, we offer:

• Employment Contracts: Fixed-term or indefinite-term contracts, all issued in compliance with local language and currency requirements.
• Probation Period: Maximum 6 months for general employees and 8 months for managers.
• Fixed-term Contracts: Typically not exceeding two years, renewable once.

Working Hours & Leave Policies:

• Standard Working Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Overtime: Paid at rates specified in the Labor Code.
• Annual Leave: 1.5 days per month.
• Sick Leave: 5 days of paid leave per year.
• Maternity Leave: 14 weeks paid leave, covered by the National Social Insurance Fund.
• Paternity Leave: Up to 10 days of paid family leave.

Payroll & Taxation:

• Taxable Income: Includes wages, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation.
• Exempt Income: Life Insurance payouts.
• Mandatory Contributions:
  • Employee Contributions: Social Security (2.4%), National Health Insurance (2%), Pension Fund (1%)
  • Employer Contributions: Social Security (5.4%), National Health Insurance (2%), Employment Fund (1%)

Termination & Severance Payments:

• Notice Period: Dependent on service length and employment type, with written notice required.
• Severance: Applicable for economic reasons after two years of service. Calculations based on the length of service:
  • 20% of monthly wage per year (first 5 years)
  • 25% per year (6th to 10th year)

Fringe Benefits:

• Subject to PAYE tax unless non-convertible to cash.

Corporate & VAT Rates:

• Corporate Tax: 27.5% (33% for companies with turnover above XAF 3 billion)
• VAT: 19.25% on most goods and services

Public Holidays:

• January 1: New Year’s Day
• February 11: Youth Day
• April 7: Good Friday
• April 22: Djouldé Soumaé
• May 1: Labour Day
• May 18: Ascension Day
• May 20: National Day
• June 29: Eid Al Adha
• August 15: Assumption Day
• September 27: Birthday of Prophet Muhammed
• December 25: Christmas Day

Supported Industries:

• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Engineering & Construction
• Government & Development Agencies
• Oil & Gas
• FMCG & Manufacturing
• Private Equity, Finance, Insurance & Banking
• Mining
• Agriculture

Double Tax Treaties: Cameroon has tax treaties with the following countries:

• Cameroon
• Canada
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• DRC Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• France
• Gabon
• Morocco
• South Africa
• Tunisia
• UAE

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• Contact Us
  For detailed assistance with Employer of Record (EOR) services in Cameroon, including specific payroll and employment solutions tailored to your needs, contact our team at Africa Deployments.