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Corporate Governance in Cameroon: A Practical Guide for Directors
Directors of companies operating in Cameroon face a complex set of legal obligations under both OHADA law and Cameroonian company law. This guide provides a practical overview of the key governance requirements and best practices for directors.
COBAC Regulatory Update: New Prudential Requirements for Banks in the CEMAC Zone
COBAC has issued new prudential requirements for banks operating in the CEMAC zone, including revised capital adequacy ratios, new liquidity requirements and enhanced reporting obligations. Banks should review their compliance frameworks in light of these changes.
Employment Law in Cameroon: Key Obligations for Employers
Employers operating in Cameroon must navigate a complex set of legal obligations under the Labour Code and its implementing regulations. This guide provides a practical overview of the key employment law requirements for employers in Cameroon.
Energy Regulation in Cameroon: An Overview of the Legal Framework
Cameroon's energy sector is governed by a complex regulatory framework covering oil and gas, mining, power and renewable energy. This overview sets out the key legal and regulatory requirements for companies operating in the sector.
M&A Trends in the OHADA Zone: What Investors Need to Know
M&A activity in the OHADA zone has been growing steadily, driven by increased foreign investment, regional integration and economic diversification. This article examines the key trends and legal considerations for investors considering M&A transactions in the region.
How to Incorporate a Company in Cameroon: The OHADA Process Step by Step
Cameroon’s company formation process has been streamlined through the CFCE one-stop shop and the OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies. This guide walks through entity selection, documentation and registration — and the points where founders most often need advice.
CEMAC Exchange Control: What Investors Must Know About Moving Money
Capital moves freely within the CEMAC zone, but transactions with the rest of the world are governed by CEMAC exchange regulations administered through authorised intermediary banks. We outline the practical rules every investor in Cameroon should understand before wiring funds.
Taking Security in Cameroon: A Practical Guide to the OHADA Uniform Act on Security Interests
Most lending into Cameroon is secured under the OHADA Uniform Act on Security Interests, which harmonises mortgages, pledges and guarantees across all 17 member states. We explain the main instruments and what lenders should document carefully.
Insolvency and Restructuring in the OHADA Zone: The AUPC Explained
The OHADA Uniform Act on Collective Insolvency Proceedings gives distressed companies in Cameroon and across the zone a structured path from prevention through safeguard to liquidation. We outline the framework creditors and borrowers should understand.
Data Protection in Cameroon: What the Law Requires of Businesses
Cameroon regulates personal data through Law No. 2010/012 on cybersecurity and cybercriminality, alongside sectoral rules — but the framework differs materially from the GDPR. We set out what businesses processing personal data in Cameroon must know.
Arbitration Under OHADA: The CCJA, the 2017 Reform and Enforcement in Cameroon
The OHADA Uniform Act on Arbitration — revised in 2017 — and the arbitration rules of the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration make the OHADA zone a workable arbitral seat for commercial disputes. We explain how the system works and how awards are enforced in Cameroon.
The New Cameroon Mining Code: Law No. 2023/014 and What Changed for Investors
Law No. 2023/014 of 19 December 2023 replaced Cameroon’s 2016 Mining Code, reshaping the fiscal and regulatory environment for mining projects. We outline the framework investors should understand before committing to a project.
Land and Real Estate in Cameroon: Title, Registration and Safe Acquisition
Land in Cameroon is governed by the 1974 land tenure ordinances, under which secure rights depend on registration and a land certificate. We explain the title system, the registration process and the checks that protect buyers and lenders.
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OHADA legal developments
Latest updates on OHADA Uniform Acts and harmonised business law across the 17 member states.
CEMAC regulatory briefings
Banking, insurance and exchange control updates from COBAC, CIMA and CEMAC institutions.
Cameroon legal updates
Domestic legal and regulatory developments affecting businesses operating in Cameroon.
Maître Lionel ADOH
Managing Partner at ALPs. Writes on corporate law, OHADA frameworks, cross-border transactions and the evolving legal landscape in Central Africa.
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