Company Registration in Cameroon

Business Entry Cameroon

Strategic Company Registration in Cameroon

Establishing a business in Cameroon requires deep compliance with the OHADA legal framework. Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop at the Centre de Formalités de Création d’Entreprise (CFCE), ensuring your setup in Douala or Yaoundé is fast, secure, and fully legal.

OHADA Legal Compliance

We draft Articles of Association (Statuts) that adhere strictly to the Uniform Acts of the OHADA Organisation.

CFCE One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with the CFCE (Guichet Unique), streamlining the commercial registry and tax setup.

NIU & Fiscal Activation

Gain your Numéro d’Identifiant Unique (NIU) from the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) for tax compliance.

Local Notary Support

Access our network of local Notaries for the mandatory certification of company statutes (required for SARL and SA).

Cameroon Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign investors entering the Cameroonian economy.

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs in Cameroon. Minimum capital of 100,000 XAF (approx. €150). Limited liability for partners.

SA (Public Limited Company)

Suitable for large-scale industrial projects. Requires a board of directors and a minimum capital of 10,000,000 XAF.

Branch Registration

Establish a local branch (Succursale) for your foreign corporation to execute contracts in Cameroon.

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The CFCE Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Douala

Statutes & Notary

Drafting of statutes and notarization of the acts with a local Notary Public.

Capital Deposit

Opening a bank account to deposit the share capital and obtaining a bank certificate (attestation bancaire).

CFCE Lodgement

Submission to the CFCE One-Stop Shop for RCCM (Commercial Registry) and NIU (Tax ID).

Publication & CNPS

Publication in a legal journal and final registration with the National Social Insurance Fund.

Expert Insights

Cameroon Setup FAQ

Using the CFCE, the process can take between 72 hours (in theory) to 2 weeks (in practice) for full documentation.

Yes, foreign investors can generally own 100% of a company in Cameroon.

The minimum share capital for a SARL is 100,000 XAF (CFA Francs), though 1,000,000 XAF is often recommended for credibility.

The NIU (Numéro d’Identifiant Unique) is the unique tax identification number required for all businesses.

Yes, a localized plan (Plan de localisation) signed by the tax authorities is mandatory to prove your physical presence.

The standard corporate tax rate is 30%, plus a 10% council surtax, totaling 33%.

The RCCM (Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier) is the official trade register number.

CNPS is the National Social Insurance Fund where you must register your employees.

Yes, a local bank account is mandatory to deposit the initial share capital before incorporation.

Yes, for SARL and SA companies, the statutes must be notarized by a recognized Notary Public in Cameroon.

Scale Your Business in Cameroon

Start your journey in Central Africa. Get your RCCM and NIU with Elidge’s expert local assistance in Douala.

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