What are the documents required to establish a company in Cameroon?

The following documents are required to establish a company in Cameroon:

1. Depending on the type of company, the company's incorporation certificate (Articles of Association or Statutes) and articles of association (Memorandum of Association) must be prepared. These documents determine the company's objectives, activities, capital structure and management.

2. The company's name and trade registry number must be determined and requested. The company name must be registered in the Cameroon Commercial Register.

3. The company must have a representative to apply for registration. The representative must have the authority to carry out transactions and sign legal documents on the company's behalf.

4. The company must pay taxes and other legal payments required for registration. Necessary documents must be prepared and payments must be made for tax registration and other legal payments.

5. Identity documents (such as passport or identity card), address information and contact information of the company's managers and partners must be submitted.

6. Depending on the capital structure of the company, capital commitment documents and bank account information must be submitted. The capital commitment document shows that the capital of the company has been registered and that the partners will realize the capital they have committed.

7. Depending on the sector in which the company will operate, relevant permits and licenses may be required. These documents may be requested by the Cameroonian government or the relevant regulator.

8. The company must open a commercial bank account. For this transaction, the documents required by the bank and the company's tax identification number must be submitted. These documents are generally required to establish a company in Cameroon. However, in all cases, additional documents may be requested depending on the sector in which the company operates, the type of company and other factors. Therefore, it is important to do detailed research on company formation and get professional advice.