Core Points - From January 1, 2026, applicants for Cameroonian passports and vehicle registration must present a tax compliance certificate (ACF) to prove tax obligations are met [2] - This requirement also applies to personal import activities, aiming to enhance tax citizen awareness and increase national revenue by registering taxpayers not currently in the tax system [2] - The informal sector in Cameroon accounts for approximately 45% of GDP but contributes only 5% to tax revenue, prompting the government to implement reforms to include more taxpayers in the tax system [2][3] Taxation Mechanisms - The Ministry of Finance has introduced measures to strengthen withholding tax mechanisms, allowing tax collection at the source during transactions between informal sector businesses and large enterprises [2] - The number of registered taxpayers in Cameroon has increased from 89,741 in 2015 to over 140,000 by July 2021, demonstrating the effectiveness of these reforms [3] - The withholding tax mechanism is expected to mobilize over 50 billion CFA francs (approximately $86 million) annually from informal sector taxpayers [3]
在喀麦隆，办理护照、车辆行驶证及个人进口业务须依法纳税
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-01-17 17:52