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What is the company registry in Cameroon?
Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Handicrafts (CCIMA) - Chambre de Commerce, d’Industrie, des Mines et de l’Artisanat du Cameroun (CCIMA)
Rue de la Chambre de Commerce, Bonanjo, Douala, Cameroon
About Cameroon
The Cameroon Companies Registry is located in Douala and was founded in 1921.
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa. The main language of Cameroon is French which is spoken by 70% of the population with other languages such as English and Camfranglais spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). The population of Cameroon is over 30.97 million.
Cameroon Economy
The Real GDP in Cameroon is in the region of $138.191 billion with a GDP per capita of $4,900. Cameroon economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Cameroon are crude petroleum, natural gas, wood, cocoa beans, gold.
Main Trading Partners of Cameroon
The leading export and import partners for Cameroon are:
Exports: Netherlands 19%, France 15%, India 14%, Spain 10%, China 8%
Imports: China 39%, France 8%, India 6%, Belgium 4%, UAE 4%
Cameroon Certificate of Incorporation
The Cameroon Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Cameroon Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Cameroon company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Cameroon register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Cameroon customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Cameroon Company Registry?
None but a Cameroon company extract/profile will include where available:
Cameroon Company Name
Cameroon Representatives
Cameroon Director and proprietors
Cameroon Current status (active/inactive)
Cameroon Activity / Type of business
Cameroon Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Cameroon Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Cameroon register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Cameroon
Not Publicly Available in Cameroon.
Types of Companies in Cameroon
Businesses in Cameroon can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Société à responsabilité limitée – Cameroon Limited liability company
Société anonyme – Cameroon Public limited company
Can you order a Cameroon Apostille Certificate?
No, Cameroon has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Cameroon has not agreed to this Cameroon company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Cameroon Company Registry?
The Cameroon Company Register is in French and English languages.
Cameroon Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Cameroon has 36 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 27 consulates and three other representations.
Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, hosts 39 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 53 consulates and another two representations located in Cameroon.
Cameroon Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Cameroon. Our local partner is based in Akwa-Douala which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Cameroon including Yaounde, Bamenda and Buea. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Cameroon Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Cameroon from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Cameroon Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2016)
Cameroon Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2020)
Cameroon Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an CameroonDebt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Cameroon.
Cameroon Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Cameroon. Our specialist Cameroon skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Cameroon Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Cameroon Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Cameroon. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Cameroon Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Cameroon?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Cameroon?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Cameroon?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.