Africa Deployments provides Employer of Record (EOR) services in Cameroon for international companies that want to hire employees in Cameroon without registering a local entity. As the legal employer under Cameroon’s Labour Code (Law No. 92-007), Africa Deployments manages CNPS social security contributions, DGI income tax filings, payroll processing in Central African CFA franc (XAF), and Labour Code-compliant contracts – covering both the francophone civil law framework and the unique bilingual environment of Cameroon.
Quick facts: EOR Cameroon at a glance
- No local entity required for your business
- CNPS: employer contributions approximately 11.2% + employee 2.8% of gross salary
- Income tax (IRPP): progressive up to 38.5% on annual taxable income
- Annual leave: 18 working days base; increases with seniority
- Maternity leave: 14 weeks; funded via CNPS
- Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
What Is an EOR in Cameroon?
An EOR in Cameroon is the legal employer of your Cameroonian workforce. Africa Deployments holds the Labour Code-compliant employment contracts, files monthly IRPP withholding with the Directorate General of Taxation (DGI), remits CNPS social security contributions, and manages XAF payroll. The employer of record Cameroon service from Africa Deployments allows international businesses to deploy staff in Cameroon without local entity registration, cutting market entry time from months to days.
Cameroon Employment Law at a Glance
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Labour Code (Law No. 92-007) |
| CNPS (employer) | Approx. 11.2% of gross salary (pension, family allowance, industrial accident) |
| CNPS (employee) | Approx. 2.8% of gross salary (pension fund) |
| IRPP | Progressive up to 38.5% on annual taxable income |
| Tax authority | Directorate General of Taxation (DGI) |
| Annual leave | 18 working days base; additional days by seniority |
| Maternity leave | 14 weeks; CNPS-funded |
Payroll, Tax and CNPS Compliance in Cameroon
Cameroon employers withhold and remit IRPP (impôt sur le revenu des personnes physiques) monthly to the Directorate General of Taxation (DGI). IRPP is progressive with rates up to 38.5% on annual taxable income. CNPS contributions cover three branches: old-age pension (employer 4.2% / employee 2.8%), family allowances (employer 7%), and industrial accidents (employer rate variable by sector). Contributions are remitted quarterly to CNPS. Employees receive a minimum of 18 working days of paid annual leave per year, increasing with years of service.
Why Companies Choose Africa Deployments for EOR in Cameroon
- Labour Code (Law No. 92-007)-compliant contracts in French and/or English
- Monthly IRPP withholding and DGI remittance in XAF
- CNPS employer and employee contribution management and quarterly remittance
- Bilingual (French/English) payroll and HR documentation capability
- Cameroon EOR as part of Africa Deployments’ Central and West Africa employer platform
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a local entity to hire in Cameroon?
No. Africa Deployments acts as the legal employer under Cameroon’s Labour Code, so your business can hire in Cameroon without registering a local company.
What are Cameroon’s CNPS contribution rates?
Employer CNPS contributions are approximately 11.2% of gross salary, covering old-age pension (4.2%), family allowances (7%), and industrial accident insurance (variable by sector). Employee pension contributions are 2.8% of gross salary.
What is IRPP in Cameroon?
IRPP is the personal income tax withheld from employment income. It is progressive up to 38.5% on annual taxable income and remitted monthly by the employer to the DGI.
What annual leave applies in Cameroon?
Employees receive a minimum of 18 working days of paid annual leave per year under the Labour Code, with additional days accruing after five and ten years of service.
About Africa Deployments
Registered Company Name: Africa Deployments Ltd.
Address: The Strand, Beau Plan Business Park, Mauritius
BRN: C19167158 | VAT: 27738392
Phone: +230 5713 8629
Website: africa-deployments.com
Cameroon’s bilingual legal environment, CNPS multi-branch contribution structure, IRPP progressive tax, and Labour Code protections require specialist employer management. Africa Deployments’ EOR Cameroon service gives international businesses the legal employer infrastructure they need to build a Cameroonian team compliantly and efficiently.
Reviewed by: Africa Deployments Compliance Team
