Why you need a reliable partner on the ground
Investing back home while living abroad means dealing with distance, time zones and administrative steps that happen in Douala or Yaoundé. Between the idea and a company in operation, you need someone dependable locally. You make the decisions; we handle execution and compliance.
Registering your company remotely: the steps
This is the typical path. Exact requirements (how documents are signed, which papers are needed) vary by legal form and your situation, and we confirm them with you at the start.
- 01Free chat on WhatsApp or by call: your project, activity and the right legal form (ETS, SARL, SAS, SA, association, NGO)
- 02List of required documents and signing arrangements suited to your country of residence
- 03Drafting of the by-laws and assembly of the file
- 04Filing and follow-up with the authorities in Douala (RCCM via the CFCE, tax registration)
- 05Bank account opening and capital deposit, depending on the legal form
- 06Delivery of your documents, with a status update at each milestone
Documents usually required
The final list depends on the legal form. In general:
- 01ID (national ID card or passport) of each partner or manager
- 02Criminal record certificate
- 03Location plan of the registered office or activity
- 04Planned company name and description of activity
- 05By-laws (which we can draft for you)
Outsource your accounting from abroad
Already own a business, shop, rental property or project in Cameroon but lack the time or a trusted person to follow the numbers? We provide:
- 01SYSCOHADA bookkeeping and annual financial statements
- 02Tax filings: monthly VAT, instalments and the annual DSF return
- 03Follow-up with the tax authority (DGI) and deadline reminders in writing
- 04Regular remote updates on your figures
Indicative pricing
Roughly €300 and €23 at current rates, depending on the legal form and activity. The exact price is given in a free quote before any commitment.
Details by legal form (in French): all legal forms and registration guides.
Not Cameroonian? You can also set up a company in Cameroon
Setting up a business in Cameroon is not limited to Cameroonians: foreign investors and entrepreneurs can also do it. We support you through the whole process, including obtaining the operating licence (agrément d'exercice) where your activity requires one, and we remain your point of contact on the ground in Douala.
For Cameroonians in the USA, Canada, the UK, France and Germany
Whether you are in Houston, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Brussels or Berlin, the principle is the same: you make the decisions, we execute in Douala. This page is for Cameroonians abroad, dual nationals and friends of Cameroon who want to start a business back home or keep the books of one already running.
Which legal form for your project?
Cameroon follows the OHADA framework. Common choices (guides in French):
- 01Start simply, as a sole proprietor: Établissement (ETS)
- 02Bring in partners or protect your assets: SARL (limited liability company) or SAS
- 03Larger projects: SA (public limited company)
- 04Community or social projects: association or NGO
After registration: tax and accounting obligations in Cameroon
A Cameroonian company, even managed from abroad, must meet its deadlines: monthly VAT return, income tax instalments and the annual DSF (Statistical and Tax Return). Estimate your charges with our tax simulators (VAT, corporate tax, payroll) and entrust the follow-up to an accountant in Douala who works with you remotely.
Frequently asked questions from the diaspora
Can a foreigner (non-Cameroonian) set up a company in Cameroon?
Yes, it is possible. We support non-Cameroonians in setting up a company in Cameroon, including obtaining the operating licence (agrément d'exercice). Message us your nationality and your project on WhatsApp to know the steps.
Can I register a company in Cameroon without living there?
In many cases, yes: the diaspora regularly invests back home. Required documents and how you sign (in person, power of attorney, remote signing) depend on the legal form and your situation. We confirm the exact path in our first conversation.
Which legal form should I choose when investing from abroad?
It depends on your project: sole proprietorship (ETS) to start simply, SARL or SAS to bring in partners or protect your assets, SA for larger projects. Ask us for advice on WhatsApp.
Who handles the procedures locally while I am abroad?
We prepare the file, follow up with the authorities in Douala and keep you updated via WhatsApp or email.
Can you keep the books of my Cameroonian company from abroad?
Yes. We provide SYSCOHADA accounting, tax filings (VAT, instalments, DSF) and follow-up with the tax authority. You receive your figures and deadlines remotely.
How much does it cost?
Registration support starts from 200,000 FCFA (about €300) depending on the legal form, and accounting from 15,000 FCFA per month (about €23) depending on activity. Free quote.
How does support work across time zones?
We communicate by WhatsApp, call or email at times that suit you, with written updates at each milestone.
Can I set up an LLC (SARL) in Cameroon while living in the US, UK or Canada?
In many cases, yes. Signing arrangements and documents depend on your situation and the legal form. Message us your country of residence on WhatsApp and we will confirm the steps.
Can I register an association or NGO in Cameroon from abroad?
Yes, Cameroonians abroad run associative projects. Documents (by-laws, internal rules, list of executive members) can be prepared remotely; we tell you which points require a presence or a mandate.
I own a rental property or a shop in Cameroon: do I need bookkeeping?
An activity run through a business or establishment must keep accounts and file taxes. We review your case and tell you which obligations apply.
Which tax returns must a Cameroonian company file?
Mainly monthly VAT, income tax instalments and the annual DSF, plus payroll-related filings depending on your activity. We handle them for you.
Let's talk about your project
Tell us which country you live in and what you want to do in Cameroon. We will reply with next steps and a free quote.
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