Proposals aim to bring more small and medium-sized enterprises into the formal economy and broaden the tax base.
Cameroonian officials and SME stakeholders have recommended accelerating the digitalization of Approved Management Centres (CGAs) and improving access to tax incentives. These proposals emerged from the 11th awareness caravan on SME membership in CGAs, held in Douala on September 1 and 2, 2026. The Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA) organized the event, which gathered public administrations, local authorities, CGA promoters, and business operators.
Participants adopted eight recommendations, including wider dissemination and effective implementation of incentives from the 2026 Finance Law. They also called for stronger collaboration between local authorities and CGAs, additional training for managers and public officials, and more diversified business support services. New strategies to increase SME membership in these centers were also discussed, alongside campaigns explaining the reform of local taxation and the General Synthetic Tax.
The proposed measures are part of a broader drive to integrate more small and medium-sized enterprises into the formal economy. MINPMEESA stated that these initiatives are intended to enhance tax collection and provide better support structures for businesses operating within the country.
Why it mattersSmall and medium-sized enterprises in Cameroon are affected by these digitalization efforts as they aim to bring more businesses into the formal economy and improve access to tax incentives.
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