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Gabon
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
59.53 / 100
Global rank
#169
Corporate tax
30%
Personal tax
35%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.4 / 10
- Affordability Index6.5 / 10
- Entry Ease Index4.3 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index8.2 / 10
- WiFi Index6.5 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.2 / 10
- Healthcare Index5.7 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.5 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.9 / 10
- Banking Index6.1 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.3 / 10
- Justice & Order Index5.0 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.0 / 10
- Open Society Index4.6 / 10
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.0 / 10
- English Index3.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.1 / 10
- AI Access Index5.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index5.9 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.1 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.7 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Libreville
- Population (approx.)
- 2,540,000
- Area (km²)
- 267,668 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XAF
- Currency name
- Central African CFA franc
- Main airport IATA code
- LBV
- Airport name
- Libreville International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,676/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .ga
- Phone calling code
- +241
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 30%Very highTerritorial
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 35%HighTerritorial
Corporate taxation basis: Territorial. The country primarily taxes profits from domestic-source operations, with defined statutory exceptions. Foreign business profits are generally outside the base, subject to anti-abuse rules.
Predominantly territorial: CIT applies to profits arising from operations carried out in Gabon. However, foreign interest, royalties and dividends received by resident companies are included in taxable income subject to applicable double tax treaties.
30% flat headline rate. A 35% rate applies to oil and mining companies. A 1% Impôt Minimum Forfaitaire on annual turnover (with an absolute minimum of ) applies as a CIT floor, with new companies and SMEs exempted for 3 years. Non-resident companies without a permanent establishment face a 25% WHT on Gabonese-source income. A 20% discharge levy applies to capital gains on transfers of social rights in Gabonese companies.
Personal income tax basis. Territorial. The country taxes income arising in or derived from its territory. Foreign-source income is generally exempt, subject to source-based rules that may vary by income type.
Source-based: IRPP applies to remuneration received as compensation for activities carried out in Gabon. Non-residents are taxed on Gabonese-source revenues. The textual law does not assert worldwide reach for habitual residents, although tax administration practice can be broader when the center of economic interests is Gabonese.
Progressive IRPP from 0% (income up to per family share) to 35% (above per share). Family quotient adjustment grants up to 6 dependent children. A separate 5% Complementary Tax on Salaries (TCTS) applies to monthly salary exceeding . No HNWI, impatriate or non-dom regime is available.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Special Investment Zone Regime (Post-2021 Framework)
AvailableSpecial Investment Zone (ZIS) regime applicable to companies newly established in the Nkok industrial park or any other zone à régime privilégié in…
You either qualify for Gabon'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
Gabon lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), retirement routes, family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
5 programmes listed · 5 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Salaried Worker Residence (Contractuel)
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Independent Worker Residence (Travailleur Indépendant)
Retirement routes
1 programmeRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Property Owner, Annuitant or Pensioner Residence (Propriétaire, Rentier ou Pensionné)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Member of Resident (Membres de la Famille du Résident)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Residence (Carte de Séjour Étudiant)
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 Gabon.
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
- Tax Freedom Index8.2 / 10Very favorable tax environment
- ClimateShield Index7.7 / 10Strong climateshield index
- Environmental Quality Index7.0 / 10Strong environmental quality index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- English Index3.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
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