Law No. 2025/012 (2026 Finance Law) introduces mandatory real-time e-invoicing via approved electronic devices under Article L 8 sexies du CGI. Covers taxable, VAT-exempt, and out-of-scope transactions. Central e-Facturation platform with approved service providers. Implementation timeline pending.
Denial of expense deductibility and VAT credit recovery for invoices not issued through the approved electronic invoicing system under Loi N°2025/012 .
Non-Declaration (IRPP)
100,000 FCFA flat fine for taxpayers failing to file annual declarations under Article L 99 (4) du CGI.
Administrative Penalties (Graduated)
200,000 FCFA for large taxpayers (DGE) and 50,000 FCFA for small/medium taxpayers (IGS) under Article L 97 du CGI, complementary to office taxation and dematerialized recovery.
Standards:
N/A — pending implementation specifications
Supported Formats:
N/A — pending platform launch
Clearance Model:
Real-time taxation regime under Article L 8 sexies du CGI. Central e-Facturation platform established by the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI). Approved electronic devices (dispositifs électroniques homologués) required for instantaneous transmission of billing data. Approved service provider solutions permitted if interoperable and accredited.
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Finance Law 2026 Enacted
17 December 2025
Legislative
Loi N°2025/012 du 17 décembre 2025 introduces mandatory real-time electronic invoicing and digital tax reporting for all businesses operating in Cameroon under Article L 8 sexies of the General Tax Code (CGI).
E-Invoicing Implementation Framework Announced
10 March 2026
Regulatory
Tax Administration establishes central e-Facturation platform with approved service provider model per the DGI Mesures Fiscales Nouvelles LF 2026 . Taxpayers must issue every invoice through approved electronic devices with instantaneous billing data transmission to the DGI.
Frequently asked questions about e-Invoicing in Cameroon
e-Invoicing is currently planned for future implementation for B2B and not currently required for B2G transactions in Cameroon.
B2B e-Invoicing in Cameroon is planned for future implementation. Law No. 2025/012 (2026 Finance Law) introduces mandatory real-time e-invoicing via approved electronic devices under Article L 8 sexies du CGI. Covers taxable, VAT-exempt, and out-of-scope transactions. Central e-Facturation platform with approved service providers. Implementation timeline pending.
B2G e-Invoicing in Cameroon is not currently required.
Cameroon supports the following e-Invoice formats: N/A — pending platform launch.
Cameroon uses the following e-Invoicing standards: N/A — pending implementation specifications.
Real-time taxation regime under Article L 8 sexies du CGI. Central e-Facturation platform established by the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI). Approved electronic devices (dispositifs électroniques homologués) required for instantaneous transmission of billing data. Approved service provider solutions permitted if interoperable and accredited.
Cameroon has penalties for e-Invoicing non-compliance. Non-Compliant Invoices: Denial of expense deductibility and VAT credit recovery for invoices not issued through the approved electronic invoicing system under Loi N°2025/012 . Non-Declaration (IRPP): 100,000 FCFA flat fine for taxpayers failing to file annual declarations under Article L 99 (4) du CGI. Administrative Penalties (Graduated): 200,000 FCFA for large taxpayers (DGE) and 50,000 FCFA for small/medium taxpayers (IGS) under Article L 97 du CGI, complementary to office taxation and dematerialized recovery.
Major ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and QuickBooks support Cameroon e-Invoicing through N/A — pending platform launch. Integration typically requires Peppol network connectivity or direct API integration.
To integrate with Cameroon e-Invoicing: 1) Ensure your software supports N/A — pending platform launch, 2) Implement the required transmission method, 3) Comply with N/A — pending implementation specifications.
Cameroon requires compliance with N/A — pending implementation specifications standards. Supported formats include N/A — pending platform launch.
To get started with e-Invoicing in Cameroon: 1) Review Cameroon's specific requirements, 2) Ensure your software supports N/A — pending platform launch formats, 3) Connect to the required transmission network, 4) Test compliance before deadlines.