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GABON
We have a team of professionals to help you with all your business needs, allowing you to focus fully on expanding in Gabon.
WHY GABON?
- Strategically located along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, Gabon provides access to regional markets through ECCAS and CEMAC.
- Politically stable with a history of peaceful governance, adding reliability and investor comfort.
- Rich in natural resources—oil, manganese, timber, and more—offering diverse investment opportunities across sectors.
- Government actively working to diversify beyond oil, with growth sectors like tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and technology.
ADVANTAGES
Resource-rich economy
Oil (≈50% of GDP and 80% of exports), timber, manganese, gold.
Special Economic Zones (SEZs):
Nkok and Mandji offer attractive incentives—tax holidays, customs and VAT exemptions, reduced energy costs, and fast-track approvals.
Investor protections
No foreign ownership restrictions in most sectors; BITs with several countries; legal safeguards against expropriation.
Infrastructure and connectivity
Ports, roads, ports like Owendo and Port‑Gentil, rail (Trans‑Gabon Railway), and growing digital infrastructure with high-speed fiber and cost-effective internet.
Sustainable development focus
Emphasis on eco-tourism, forestry value-add, green economy, and alignment with global environmental goals.
SIMPLE TAX REGIME
Centralized administration
Tax system overseen by Gabon’s DGID, covering CIT, VAT, PIT, and other indirect taxes.
SEZ incentives
Licenses under the Investment Charter or SEZs offer corporate tax, customs, VAT, and withholding tax exemptions—typically up to 10 years.
Special incentives
For tourism investments over XAF 300 million, enjoy exemptions and tax credits.
TAX SLABS –
INCOME TAX RATES
Corporate Income Tax (CIT):
- General businesses: 30%
- Oil & mining sector: 35%
Minimum Tax
1% of annual revenue (flat XAF 1 million minimum), applicable if not exempt, with payments due November and January.
VAT
Standard rate is 18%, reduced rates of 10% and 5% apply to agriculture and essentials; exports zero-rated; exemptions for healthcare, education, public transport.
Personal Income Tax (PIT)
Progressive rates for residents (0% up to XAF 1.5 million; up to 35% for above XAF 10 million); non-residents 20% flat rate.
GABON COMPANIES
Our team supports you through the full business lifecycle in Gabon:
- Company formation and registration via SEZ single‑window mechanisms for fast approvals (e.g., new business in 24 h).
- Securing Investment Charter or SEZ benefits: CIT, VAT, customs, withholding exemptions, resilient legal protection.
- Payroll and social security structuring, administrative compliance, and tax reporting.
- Infrastructure setup support from logistics to energy to digital access.
- Access and onboarding within SEZs for forestry, mining, manufacturing, tourism, and agro-industrial projects.
Contact Us
Get in touch with the right people to get the right help in setting up your business in Gabon.
enquiries@chandrawatpartners.com.