Source: https://rivet.global/blog/cameroon-corporate-tax-rate
Published: 2026-10-22 · Updated: 2026-10-22 · By Alexia M.

# Cameroon corporate tax rate: 33% and the reduced rate

Cameroon's corporate income tax: the 30% rate plus the 10% additional council tax for 33%, the reduced rate for smaller companies, minimum tax and filing.

## Key takeaways

- Cameroon's corporate income tax is 30%, and the additional council tax (CAC) of 10% of the tax brings it to 33%.
- Companies with turnover up to XAF 3 billion pay a reduced rate, reported as 25% before the surtax; check the current finance law.
- A minimum tax based on turnover applies when it exceeds the corporate tax due.
- The Direction Générale des Impôts administers corporate tax; returns follow the finance law's calendar.

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## The rates

| Company | CIT | With 10% CAC |
|---|---|---|
| General regime | 30% | 33% |
| Turnover up to XAF 3 billion | Reduced rate, reported as 25% | About 27.5% |

Check the current finance law, since rates and thresholds are set yearly.

## Minimum tax

Companies under the real regime pay a minimum tax based on turnover, in monthly instalments. It is credited against corporate tax; if corporate tax is lower, the minimum tax is the final amount.

## Records

The DGI expects records in line with the OHADA accounting system. Foreign currency receipts are recorded in XAF at the applicable rate.

## Foreign clients

A Cameroonian company paid in euros or dollars by foreign clients records the revenue in XAF and must follow CEMAC rules on the inflow. See [Cameroon CEMAC exchange rules](/blog/cameroon-cemac-exchange-rules-export-proceeds).

## Paying into Cameroon: the local rail

| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Local rail | SYSTAC batch clearing and SYGMA real-time gross settlement; GIMAC for transfers between banks and mobile money |
| Run by | Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC); GIMAC |
| Settlement | SYSTAC the same or next business day; GIMAC transfers in minutes |

Source: [BEAC: payment systems](https://www.beac.int/). Checked when this guide was last updated; the scheme's own page has the current figures.

## Where Rivet fits

CEMAC rules decide whether a Cameroonian company may hold proceeds abroad, so Rivet does not pitch offshore accounts to Cameroonian-registered companies. Rivet serves registered companies in supported countries, including foreign companies owned by Cameroonian founders where eligible. Rivet is not a bank; regulated partner institutions hold the funds. See [Cameroon companies paying foreign suppliers](/blog/cameroon-companies-paying-foreign-suppliers-beac).

## Questions

### What is the corporate tax rate in Cameroon?

30% plus a 10% additional council tax on the tax, for 33% in total, under the general regime.

### Is there a reduced rate?

Yes, for companies with turnover up to XAF 3 billion, under recent finance laws. Check the current law for the rate.

### What is the minimum tax?

A tax based on turnover, paid in instalments, credited against corporate tax. If corporate tax is lower, the minimum tax applies.

### Who administers it?

The Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).