Residence Card via Own Business / Investment (Carte de séjour (commerçant/investisseur))
Residence Card via Own Business / Investment is a residence route in Cameroon (Ondernemer). Company via CFCE one-stop shop; Investment Charter incentives via API; then carte de séjour; repatriation deposit.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income up to 35% + 10% surcharge
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | 5 |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Residents taxed on worldwide income up to 35% + 10% surcharge |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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