Expense management module › Global expense management › Cameroon
Last updated : 11.05.2026
Expense rules in Cameroon.
Cameroon applies VAT at 19.25% (composite rate 17.5% + 10% CAC). CEMAC member, XAF pegged to EUR.
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1Expense rules & reclaimable VAT
VAT 17.5% + 10% CAC = 19.25%. E-invoice mandatory for companies >500M XAF.
| Category | VAT | Reclaim | Cap / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | 19,25% | Deductible | Standardized invoice |
| Lodging | 19,25% | Deductible | Company NIU |
| Alcohol | 19,25% | Limited | Excluded from business meals |
| Fuel | 19,25% | Deductible | Standardized invoice |
| Transport | 19,25% | Deductible | Taxi/airfare |
| Client gifts | 19,25% | Non-deductible | Strict cap |
Receipt
Standardized invoice
NIU mandatory
Meal cap
<= XAF 25,000/pers
Above: justify
SourcesCameroon Tax Authority
2Mileage allowance
No official mileage scale. Actual reimbursement.
| Mode | Allowance | Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal car | – | Fuel | On receipt |
| Company car | – | Fuel card | – |
| Taxi | – | 100% on receipt | Receipt |
Tracking
Logbook
Date, distance
SourcesCameroon Tax Authority
3Per diem and travel allowances
No official tax per diem. Company policy by city.
| Destination | Meal | Lodging / night | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaounde | XAF 10 000 | XAF 35 000 | XAF 65 000 |
| Douala | XAF 12 000 | XAF 40 000 | XAF 70 000 |
| Bafoussam | XAF 8 000 | XAF 28 000 | XAF 50 000 |
| Other cities | XAF 7 000 | XAF 25 000 | XAF 45 000 |
Conversion
1 EUR = 656 XAF
CEMAC fixed peg
SourcesCameroon Tax Authority
4Foreign VAT recovery
VAT recovery residents only.
| Zone | Mechanism | Deadline | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident companies | VAT credit | Monthly (15th) | VAT return |
| Non-residents | None | – | Final cost |
| Free zones | Exemption | Per approval | FZ regime |
Statute of limitations
4 years
Keep invoices
SourcesCameroon Tax Authority
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