Gabonese Republic
Capital: Libreville HDI: 0.684 (110th)
Language: French
GDP (PPP): $36.537 billion
Currency: Central African Franc
Population: 1,475,000
The Gabonese Republic is a sovereign state on the west coast of Central Africa. Located on the equator, Gabon is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo on the east and south, and the Gulf of Guinea to the west. It has an area of nearly 270,000 square kilometres (100,000 sq mi) and its population is estimated at 1.5 million people. Its capital and largest city is Libreville.
Low population density, abundant petroleum, and foreign private investment have helped make Gabon one of the most prosperous countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the 4th highest HDI and the third highest GDP per capita (PPP) (after Equatorial Guinea and Botswana) in the region. GDP grew by more than 6% per year from 2010 to 2012.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Gabon Economy 2016
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcu
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.
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Gabon Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/gabon/overview
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.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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2014 Investment Climate Statement – Gabon
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2014/227918.htm
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.
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Gabon: Risk Assessment
http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/gabon/risk/
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
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Gabon
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/gabon/starting-a-business
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.
Taxes
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Gabon Corporate Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/gabon/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Gabon stands at 35 percent.
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Gabon Corporate – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Gabon-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
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.
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Gabon – Taxes on personal income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Gabon-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
This site provides tables for the tax liability on personal income.
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Gabon Personal Income Tax Rate | 2008-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/gabon/personal-income-tax-rate
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.
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Gabon Sales Tax Rate | VAT 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/gabon/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Gabon stands at 18 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Gabon
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/gabon/paying-taxes
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
Visas
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Gabon Visa
https://gabon.visahq.com/#!gabon-Tourist-visa
Comprehensive Information on Gabon Visa Requirements
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Embassy of Gabonese Republic of the United States
http://www.gabonembassyusa.org/#!visaconsular/c11m6
Visa requirements from the Gabon embassy in the USA
Infrastructure
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Gabon Transportation
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Gabon/Transportation-Gabon-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Gabon from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Gabon – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Gabon
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.
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Gabon – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Gabon-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html
Gabon became one of the first countries in Africa to exceed 100% mobile market penetration (in 2008).
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Telecommunications in Gabon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Gabon
Telecommunications in Gabon include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Gabon
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/gabon/labor-market-regulation
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
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Gabon Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/gabon
News topics on labor law in Gabon
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Labor Market Regulation in Gabon
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/gabon/labor-market-regulation
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
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Gabon. Prices in Gabon
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Gabon
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Gabon. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Gabon. 2016 prices in Gabon
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/gabon
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Gabon – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=76
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Gabon – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Gabon Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/gabon/
Gabon’s complete list of public holidays for 2016 and 2017.
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Gabon Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Gabon
Gabon holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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CIA – The World Factbook: Gabon
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gb.html
See “People and Society” on this site
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Gabon Population – Demographics
http://www.indexmundi.com/gabon/population.html
Facts and statistics about the Population of Gabon
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Gabon Climate, Average Weather
http://www.gabon.climatemps.com/
Climate and weather information for most cities in Gabon
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Climate of Gabon | Africa’s Eden
http://www.africas-eden.com/Climate-of-Gabon.asp
Gabon has an equatorial climate, with year-round high temperatures and humidity. Season al information on this site
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Gabon travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon
Latest travel advice from the UK government for Gabon including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Gabon 2016 Crime & Safety Report
https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=19754
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
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International Schools in Gabon
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/gabon/education/international-schools-in-gabon.htm
This site lists the most popular international and bilingual schools in Gabon: nursery schools, primary and secondary
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Gabon Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Gabon/Education-System
A summary of all levels of education in Gabon
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LIBREVILLE, GABON – Africa.com
http://www.africa.com/insiders-guide-to-african-business-travel-libreville-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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Read more: http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/middle-east/oman/culture-etiquette/#ixzz46TVpJ6eo
Trade
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Gabon Customs Regulations
https://gabon.visahq.com/customs/
Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Certificate of Conformity for Exports to Gabon
http://www.intertek.com/government/certificate-of-conformity-for-exports-to-gabon/
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.
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WTO | Gabon – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/gabon_e.htm
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.
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African Countries Trade Agreements
http://focusafrica.gov.in/Trade_Agreements_Africa.html
Trade agreements in Africa many of which include Gabon
Housing and Rentals
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Gabon Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotels
gabon.biz-stay.com
Search the Furnished Short Term Housing & Extended Stay Hotel directory
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The 10 Best Hotels in Libreville, Gabon
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293793-Libreville_Estuaire_Province-Hotels.html
Find 906 traveler reviews, 533 candid photos, and prices for 17 hotels in Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon
Travel
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Gabon Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/gabon
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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Gabon – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/gabon
Unlike many of its neighbours, this slab of equatorial Africa enjoys both peace and stability, while its superb wildlife makes it an increasingly popular place to safari away from the crowds of East Africa.
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