Foreign nationals must hold a work permit and visa issued by the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training to be employed in Cameroon.

• Temporary Work Permits: Valid for up to one year, suitable for short-term assignments.
• Long-Term Permits: Renewable annually, often required for extended placements.
• Employers must sponsor all foreign hires, demonstrating no qualified local candidate is available.
• The application process can take 2–3 months and requires documentation such as contract, medical and criminal clearance, all usually in English or French.

• Employers are required to register with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) for PAYE within 14 days of hiring.
• While social contributions are mandatory—covering pensions, housing, work injury, and employment funds—they total approximately 15.45% of gross salary for employer costs and around 5.2% for employee contributions.
• Payroll is processed monthly, with salary payments often on the last working day.
• Annual reconciliation and monthly tax filings are mandatory.

• Permissible contracts include fixed‑term and open‑ended.
• Probation: Typically up to 6 months.
• Working Hours: Standard 40-hour week, with overtime capped at 20 hours/week, paid at escalating premium rates depending on timing and circumstances.
• Termination: Requires written notice or pay in lieu, with severance depending on length of service.
• Collective bargaining agreements are recognized in unionized industries.

• Mandatory mandatory contributions support pensions, healthcare, housing, employment insurance, and accident coverage.
• Annual Leave: Full-time employees receive 18 days of paid leave per year.
• Sick Leave: Paid, subject to medical certification and tenure.
• Maternity Leave: 14 weeks, often with partial or full pay depending on employer.
• Paternity Leave: Typically 3 days paid.
• Many employers voluntarily provide additional benefits such as transport, wellness programs, and training opportunities.

• Tax Residency: Individuals in Cameroon for 183+ days/year or with a permanent home are considered tax residents and taxed progressively on their income. Non-residents are taxed only on income sourced in Cameroon.
• Tax Year: January 1 – December 31.
• System: Progressive income tax with rates from 11% up to 38.5%.