Payroll Services in Cameroon
End-to-end payroll processing, social contributions (CNPS) and employment compliance for your Cameroonian workforce.
Payroll Services in Cameroon
Payroll in Cameroon — What You Need to Know
Cameroon's Labour Code (Decree No. 2000/015) governs employment relationships, minimum wage, working hours, overtime, leave entitlements and termination procedures. Employers must comply with monthly payroll obligations including salary payment, social security contributions to the CNPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), and withholding of personal income tax (IRPP) and other levies. Non-compliance exposes employers to fines, labour disputes and potential criminal liability.
What We Handle
• Monthly gross-to-net salary calculation • IRPP withholding at progressive rates (10% to 38%) • CAC (Contribution à l'Assurance Chômage) calculation • CNPS employer and employee contributions • Leave calculations (annual, maternity, paternity, sick) • Overtime and night-shift premium calculations • End-of-service gratuity (indemnité de fin de service) provisioning • Preparation and filing of monthly payroll declarations • Payslip generation and distribution • Annual employer compliance declarations
Who Needs Payroll Services
Any employer with staff in Cameroon — whether a local SARL, a foreign company with a branch office, an NGO, or an international organisation with a local presence. We handle from 1 to 500+ employees across single or multiple locations.
Compliance & Reporting
We ensure full compliance with the Labour Code, CNPS regulations, tax withholding requirements, and work council obligations. We prepare annual declarations (DSF payroll section, CNPS annual census, work permits renewal tracking) and handle all correspondence with the CNPS and DGI on payroll matters.
Why Wainfen Holdings
Wainfen Holdings has been operating in Cameroon since 2010 and has supported hundreds of local and international clients. Our bilingual (English/French) team understands both the OHADA legal framework and the practical realities of doing business across Douala, Yaoundé, Kribi, Limbe and Bafoussam. We commit to fixed fees, transparent timelines, and a single dedicated account manager who keeps you informed at every step. Whatever the service, our promise is the same: no surprises, no hidden costs, and full local execution so you can focus on your business.
Frequently asked questions
Which payroll obligations apply to employers in Cameroon?
Every month employers must pay salaries, pay employer and employee social security contributions to the CNPS, and withhold personal income tax (IRPP) and other levies such as the CAC, under the Labour Code (Decree No. 2000/015).
What does your payroll service include?
Gross-to-net salary calculation, IRPP withholding, CAC and CNPS contributions, leave and overtime calculations, end-of-service gratuity provisioning, monthly payroll declarations, payslips and annual employer declarations.
How many employees can you handle?
From 1 to more than 500 employees, across one or several locations in Cameroon.
Can a foreign company or NGO outsource payroll in Cameroon?
Yes. We run payroll for local SARLs, branch offices of foreign companies, NGOs and international organisations with staff in Cameroon.
Do you deal with the CNPS and tax office for us?
Yes. We prepare the annual declarations and handle all payroll correspondence with the CNPS and the DGI on your behalf.
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