The Directorate General of Taxes <\/strong>(DGI) confirmed the measure, stating that affected foreign digital companies will pay \u201ccorporate tax at a minimum rate of 3 per cent on revenue<\/strong> generated in Cameroon\u201d, according to Business in Cameroon. Platforms<\/strong> with larger operations may later move to a \u201cstandard regime, under which corporate tax is set at 30 per cent of taxable profit<\/strong>\u201d, according to the DGI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A platform is considered to have a significant economic<\/strong> presence if it has at least 1,000 users<\/strong> in Cameroon or earns annual pre-tax revenue of CFA50m (\u20ac76,225) locally. This threshold<\/strong> brings many offshore operators, including internet-based casinos and sportsbooks, under the tax net even without formal local offices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DGI clarified that the law covers \u201cdigital platforms providing services <\/strong>to Cameroonian users despite having no physical<\/strong> establishment in the country\u201d. For these operators, the revenue-based levy<\/strong> applies to turnover rather than profit, creating a direct cost for doing business <\/strong>in Cameroon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DGI added: “The purpose of the reform<\/strong> is to capture value generated by the digital economy in Cameroon, ensure tax fairness<\/strong> toward local<\/strong> companies and increase state revenue in a fast-growing sector.\u201d Officials also confirmed that registration<\/strong>, tax declarations and payments will be handled through a dedicated digital platform, tightening oversight of foreign<\/strong> operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new tax is part of a broader digital fiscal strategy<\/strong>. Past measures include VAT on online business operations introduced in 2021, custom duties on e-commerce imports implemented in 2023, and a 2022 tax on electronic<\/strong> money transfers, projected to generate at least CFA20bn (\u20ac30.5m) annually. Since 2024, individuals earning via digital platforms have also been subject to a reduced non-commercial profits<\/strong> tax rate of 5 per cent, further expanding Cameroon\u2019s digital tax base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of the start of 2026, the new fiscal rules are in effect, and online gambling and other digital platforms are adjusting<\/strong> to the revenue-based levy. The start of the year marks a clear shift in regulation and costs for platforms serving Cameroonian users, signalling a new era of accountability<\/strong> in the digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\nDigital tax contributes to revenue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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