Managing a rental in Cameroon from abroad

Updated on 2026-11-11

Many Cameroonian property owners live in Europe or North America. Managing remotely works when trust is organised: a contact on the ground, traceable payments and information shared in real time.

Choose and supervise your local contact

A relative or an agency can handle viewings, key handovers and repairs. Draw up a written mandate stating what they may do (collect rent, sign, commit expenses) and up to what amount. Ask for regular updates.

Prefer traceable payments

Cash handed to an intermediary is the main source of disputes at a distance. Ask the tenant to pay by Orange Money, MTN MoMo or bank transfer and to keep the proof. Each payment should be linked to a specific month.

Keep the evidence in one place

Signed lease and inspection report with photos.
Proof of payment and receipts issued.
Quotes, invoices and photos of repairs.
Important exchanges with the tenant and your contact.

Time zones and currencies

Set one due date and an automatic reminder: you do not have to watch dates from abroad. Keep your accounts in the property’s currency (FCFA) to avoid conversion differences, and record transfer fees separately.

Tax: check on both sides

Rental income from a property in Cameroon may be taxable in Cameroon and may have to be declared in your country of residence. Tax treaties vary: ask a tax adviser.

Managing remotely with Kojew

Kojew works from any country, on phone or computer: track rent, expenses and receipts in FCFA. Paid plans add multiple users (your local contact as read-only or administrator), the tenant portal for declaring payments with proof, e-signatures and automatic reminders.

Frequently asked questions

Can my local contact see rent without editing it?

Yes, with a paid plan. In Kojew, a read-only member can view the organisation’s information without changing it.

Can the tenant prove they have paid?

Yes, with a paid plan. From their tenant portal, they declare the payment and attach proof. You check it before recording it; a declaration is not a confirmed payment.

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These guides are for information only and do not replace advice from a legal professional (lawyer, notary, bailiff). Rules may change: check them before any important decision.