Gabon enjoys a per capita income four times that of most sub-Saharan African nations, but because of high income inequality, a large proportion of the population remains poor.

Gabon is an upper-middle-income country. The fifth largest oil producer in Africa, it has experienced strong economic growth over the past decade, driven in particular by oil and manganese production. In 2015, the oil sector accounted for 70% of exports, 20% of GDP, and 40% of budget revenue.

President Ali Bongo Ondimba has introduced reforms to diversify Gabon’s economy away from oil and from traditional investment partners (mainly France), and to position Gabon as an emerging economy. 

The business environment is difficult. Corporate financial information is often unavailable and when available often unreliable. Debt collection is unpredictable. The institutional framework has many troublesome weaknesses. Intercompany transactions run major risks in the difficult environments 

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Gabon.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Gabon stands at 35 percent.

The CIT rate is 35% for companies operating in the oil and mining sectors and 25% for the following entities: Companies owning intellectual property shares.
The Gabonese Development Bank.
Authorised companies of property promotions.
Public companies.
Non-profit partnerships and collectives.
Authorised companies of the tourism sector.

This site provides tables for the tax liability on personal income.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Gabon stands at 35 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Gabon averaged 38.75 percent from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 50 percent in 2009 and a record low of 35 percent in 2010. Personal Income Tax Rate in Gabon is reported by the General Direction of Taxes.

The Sales Tax Rate in Gabon stands at 18 percent.

This site providesa detailed summary of the taxes (including VAT) and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year

Comprehensive Information on Gabon Visa Requirements

Visa requirements from the Gabon embassy in the USA

Tips on getting to and getting around Gabon from real travelers and locals.

Modes of transport in Gabon include rail, road, water, and air. The one rail link, the Trans-Gabon Railway, connects the port of Owendo with the inland town of Franceville.

Gabon became one of the first countries in Africa to exceed 100% mobile market penetration (in 2008).

Telecommunications in Gabon include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules

News topics on labor law in Gabon

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Gabon. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Gabon – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

Gabon’s complete list of public holidays for 2016 and 2017.

Gabon holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

See “People and Society” on this site

Facts and statistics about the Population of Gabon

Climate and weather information for most cities in Gabon

Gabon has an equatorial climate, with year-round high temperatures and humidity. Season al information on this site

Latest travel advice from the UK government for Gabon including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

Crime is more commonplace in Libreville and Port Gentil than in rural areas. The majority of crimes against foreigners are non-violent confrontations and are most often crimes of opportunity

This site lists the most popular international and bilingual schools in Gabon: nursery schools, primary and secondary

A summary of all levels of education in Gabon

It is customary to greet people using their titles and last name in Gabon. However, Gabonese people are very communal, and forming close relationships and familiarity can happen relatively soon. They are also direct in their speech, which may come across as offensive and/or confrontational.

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Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

Exporters/Importers trading with Gabon need to comply with the requirements of the Gabon goverment’s office, Agence Gabonaise de Normalisation (AGANOR) Conformity Assessment Programme called PROGEC in order for their goods to clear customs. 

This site provides key information on Gabon’s participation in the WTO. Gabon has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 3 May 1963.

Trade agreements in Africa many of which include Gabon

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Expert Gabon travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Gabon. Guides to planning your trip including travel and where to stay.

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