Moving to Gabon: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Gabon: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
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
| Top income tax | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 20% |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| Rezidență fiscală | de la sosire — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| Ruta dvs. | Carte de séjour via business/means — Visa + residence card; proof of means or local company; repatriation deposit may apply |
| Pașaport | fără viză sau la sosire în 57 țări |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2.7% (2026) |
| Tip de climă | tropical monsoon · 27.5° / 31.5° (Libreville) |
| Război și conflict | none — No conflict exposure |
| Toate riscurile naturale | 4.8/10 |
| Soliditatea băncilor | 2/10 · CCC |
| Protecția proprietății | 2/10 |
| Locuințe calde iarna | 9/10 |
Residence programmes 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
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Gabon to become tax resident?
de la sosire. 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
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