December 26, 2025
Many businesses believe payroll compliance doesn’t apply if they have no staff. This article explains payroll compliance in Cameroon, common mistakes, and how to stay compliant early.
December 25, 2025
Marketing is not only for big companies. Learn how small businesses in Cameroon can use marketing to attract customers and grow with clarity.
December 24, 2025
Many entrepreneurs delay company registration to “test the idea first.” Learn why this common belief can create serious compliance problems in Cameroon and how starting small but structured protects your business.
December 23, 2025
“I’ll Register the Company Later. Let Me Test the Idea First.”
This thought feels smart.
Why spend money registering a company when you’re still experimenting? What if the idea doesn’t work?
So you sell quietly. Invoice informally. Receive payments personally.
For a while, it seems harmless.
Why This Thought Makes Sense
Starting a business is risky.
Registering a company feels like commitment:
Paperwork
Costs
Visibility
So many entrepreneurs choose to “wait and see.”
The problem is—business doesn’t wait with you.
The Reality Check
The moment you:
Start issuing receipts
Receive payments regularly
Hire someone
Work with corporate clients
You’re already operating.
Without registration:
You can’t issue compliant invoices
You can’t open proper business accounts
You expose yourself personally to risk
You complicate future tax regularization
Testing an idea informally often creates bigger problems when the idea actually works.
A Better Way to Think About It
Company registration is not about being “big.”
It’s about separating yourself from the business.
A simple structure:
Protects you
Makes compliance easier
Builds credibility
Allows you to grow cleanly
You can still start small—just structured.
How OpenHub Consulting Helps You Start Right
At OpenHub Consulting, we help entrepreneurs register and structure businesses without pressure or excess.
Our services include:
Company registration & legal setup → https://openhubconsulting.com/our-services/company-formation/
Early-stage tax registration & guidance → https://openhubconsulting.com/our-services/tax-management/
Basic bookkeeping & accounting setup → https://openhubconsulting.com/our-services/bookkeeping/
Compliance advisory as you grow → https://openhubconsulting.com/our-services/business-consulting/
Thinking of “Waiting”?
If your idea is already bringing money—or about to—this is the right moment to structure it properly.
👉 Talk to OpenHub Consulting and let’s set it up in a way that fits your current reality.
Starting right doesn’t slow you down. It protects what you’re building.
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Waiting for the tax office to contact you can cost your business more. Learn why early business tax compliance in Cameroon protects you.
December 18, 2025
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December 16, 2025
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December 9, 2025
How to Avoid Penalties During End-of-Year Tax Filing in Cameroon - A Practical Guide for Small & Medium-sized Enterprises in Cameroon
December 8, 2025
If you’re thinking about starting a business in Cameroon, there’s a question you can’t escape: “Should I register as an 'Enterprise' or as a SARL?”
November 21, 2025
Your AOA is the backbone of your company. It defines how your business operates, who controls what, and what happens when things go wrong. When crucial clauses are missing, the consequences follow you for years — sometimes for the entire life of the company.
November 20, 2025
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A generic online template almost never respects these requirements.
November 19, 2025
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