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Equatorial Guinea
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
50.33 / 100
Global rank
#214
Corporate tax
25%
Personal tax
25%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.7 / 10
- Affordability Index6.3 / 10
- Entry Ease Index2.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index6.3 / 10
- WiFi Index4.5 / 10
- Admin Ease Index3.0 / 10
- Healthcare Index4.6 / 10
- City Comfort Index5.1 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.8 / 10
- Banking Index3.3 / 10
- GeoStability Index5.9 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.3 / 10
- Quality of Life Index5.1 / 10
- Open Society Index3.6 / 10
- Flight Index2.1 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index6.2 / 10
- English Index3.3 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.0 / 10
- AI Access Index5.1 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.3 / 10
- Market Depth Index4.6 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.6 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Malabo
- Population (approx.)
- 1,500,000
- Area (km²)
- 28,051 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XAF
- Currency name
- Central African CFA franc
- Main airport IATA code
- SSG
- Airport name
- Malabo International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,770/month
- Main languages
- Spanish
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .gq
- Phone calling code
- +240
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 25%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 25%ModerateWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Imposition mondiale des sociétés résidentes selon le Tax Code. PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries précise qu'en pratique administrative, la taxation est tolérée comme limitée aux revenus liés aux activités effectivement exercées en Guinée équatoriale. Pas de foreign tax credit unilatéral et réseau de conventions fiscales bilatérales extrêmement limité, ce qui expose mécaniquement les groupes internationaux à la double imposition.
CIT général de 25 pourcent depuis la New Tax Law No. 1/2024 du 19 novembre 2024 (ramené de 35 pourcent). Minimum Income Tax de 1.5 pourcent du chiffre d'affaires payable en deux échéances semestrielles, déductible du CIT final. Régime sectoriel hydrocarbures avec withholding tax réduite (3 pourcent résidents, 10 pourcent non-résidents) et exonérations TVA et douanes négociées dans les Production Sharing Contracts sous Hydrocarbons Law No. 8/2006.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Résidents fiscaux imposés sur les revenus mondiaux. Non-résidents uniquement sur les revenus de source équato-guinéenne via retenue à la source de 10 pourcent. Aucun régime non-dom, aucun régime expat favorable, aucun régime HNWI, aucun foreign tax credit unilatéral disponible.
PIT progressif sur 5 tranches post-Loi 1/2024 du 19 novembre 2024 : 0 pourcent jusqu'à , 10 pourcent jusqu'à 5M, 15 pourcent jusqu'à 10M, 20 pourcent jusqu'à 15M, et 25 pourcent au-delà (taux marginal supérieur). Seuil de déclenchement du top rate à 15 000 000 XAF (environ 22 800 EUR) de revenu annuel imposable.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Equatorial Guinea Hydrocarbons Sector Tax Regime
AvailableRégime fiscal sectoriel pour les sociétés exerçant dans le secteur pétrole et gaz en Guinée équatoriale, gouverné par la Hydrocarbons Law No.
You either qualify for Equatorial Guinea's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Equatorial Guinea lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), and work (self sponsored). Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
6 programmes listed · 6 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Permiso por Cuenta Propia (PCP), Self-Employed Work Permit
Work (employer sponsored)
3 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Permiso A (Temporary Work Permit)
- Available
Permiso B (Standard Work Permit BI / BR / C)
- Available
Permiso Permanente (PP), Permanent Work Permit
Work (self sponsored)
2 programmesSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Permiso I (Informal Sector Work Permit)
- Available
Permiso Trabajador Agrícola (PTA), Agricultural Work Permit
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Equatorial Guinea.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- ClimateShield Index7.6 / 10Strong climateshield index
- SafetyShield Index6.7 / 10Moderate safety environment
- Affordability Index6.3 / 10Moderate cost of living
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.1 / 10
- Entry Ease Index2.6 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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