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Gabon

Africa Β· GA Β· GAB Β· Gabonese Republic
30.00%
CORP TAX
4.9/10
TRUST
4/5
BANKING
10–10 days
SETUP

TAXATION

Corporate Tax30.00%
Personal Income Tax35.00%
Capital Gains Tax20.00%
VAT / GST18.00%
Withholding Tax20.00%
Territorial TaxationYes
CFC RulesNo
Tax Treaties6
Transfer PricingNo
Tax-Free ZonesYes
Crypto TaxUnclear

FORMATION

Govt Registration Fee$220
CSP Fee (Low)$5, 000
CSP Fee (High)$15, 000
Timeline10–10 Days
Online RegistrationYes
Min Directors1
Min Shareholders1
Local DirectorNo
Local SecretaryNo

BANKING & COMPLIANCE

Banking Ease4/5
Privacy Index5
Audit RequiredYes
Annual FilingYes
BO RegisterNo
UBO DisclosureYes
FATCA CompliantNo
AEOI ParticipantNo
Correspondent BankingLimited
Crypto RegulationUnclear

SUITABILITY SCORES

Overall Trust4.9/10
Holding Company4/5
Trading Company4/5
IP Holding3/5
Startup3/5
Crypto3/5
Asset Protection3/5
Top IndustriesPetroleum, Manganese, Timber, Agriculture
Digital Nomad VisaNo
Residency by IncorpNo
Citizenship by InvestNo

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AUTOMATED ANALYSIS Β· GABON
MODERATE

Gabon is a Africa jurisdiction offering higher corporate tax at 30% with moderate reputation (trust score: 4.8/10). Company registration typically takes 10–10 days with formation costs ranging from $5000.00 to $15000.00. Banking ease is rated 2/10.

ADVANTAGES
  • +Tax-free zones available for qualifying businesses
  • +Established corporate framework in Africa
  • +Access to regional markets and trade agreements
DISADVANTAGES
  • βˆ’Relatively high corporate tax rate
  • βˆ’Challenging banking environment for foreign companies
  • βˆ’High formation and maintenance costs
BEST FOR
Regional operationsLocal market entry
RISK FACTORS
Difficulty opening and maintaining bank accountsRegulatory changes may affect tax and compliance obligations

AI-GENERATED ASSESSMENT Β· NOT LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVICE Β· VERIFY WITH QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS

ENTITY TYPES

Private Company Limited
Ltd
limited

Standard limited company for business operations.

Timeline: 4–12d
Compliance: medium
Min shareholders: 1
Min directors: 1
HoldingTrading
LAST UPDATED FEB 22, 2026
Public Limited Company
PLC
limited

Company with publicly traded shares.

Timeline: 5–24d
Compliance: high
Min shareholders: 2
Min directors: 2
HoldingTradingIP
LAST UPDATED FEB 22, 2026
Sole Proprietorship
SP
unlimited

The Sole Proprietorship (SP) is the simplest business structure in Gabon, operated by a single individual. It requires minimal setup and compliance but offers no separation between personal and business liability.

Timeline: 3–23d
Compliance: low
Min shareholders: 1
Min directors: 1
Trading
LAST UPDATED FEB 22, 2026

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