Umzug nach Gabon: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Gabon steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 3 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Gabon the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 20% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Gabon from arrival once you take up residence (Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days). The typical route is Carte de séjour via business/means: Visa + residence card; proof of means or local company; repatriation deposit may apply There are 3 open residence programmes in Gabon — see the list below.
Living there
Libreville has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 27.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.7% for 2026. Its passport opens about 57 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 20% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Carte de séjour via business/means — Visa + residence card; proof of means or local company; repatriation deposit may apply |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 57 Länder |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2.7% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical monsoon · 27.5° / 31.5° (Libreville) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 4.8/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 2/10 · CCC |
| Eigentumsschutz | 2/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 9/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Gabon
- Residence Card via Employment — employment · open · 2026-10
- Residence Card via Own Business / Investment — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Family — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Gabon to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days Francophone (CGI-style) rules; enforcement and treaty network limited
How much tax will I pay in Gabon?
In Gabon the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 20% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Gabon offer?
Residence Card via Employment; Residence Card via Own Business / Investment; Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Family
What is the usual way to move to Gabon?
Carte de séjour via business/means. Visa + residence card; proof of means or local company; repatriation deposit may apply
Compare with nearby countries
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