CEMAC · CFA franc (XAF)
Legal and tax counsel in Equatorial Guinea — Malabo
A Spanish-speaking oil and gas economy, Equatorial Guinea has applied OHADA law since 1999. We advise on petroleum contracts, subcontractor taxation and local content, in English, Spanish and French.
Key markers
Doing business in Equatorial Guinea
| Capital / business centre | Malabo / Malabo |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | CEMAC — CFA franc (XAF) |
| Corporate income tax | 35% |
| VAT | 15% |
| Key sectors | oil and gas, construction, oilfield services |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, ORTEL, COBAC, BEAC |
| Mobile money | Muni Dinero (GETESA) |
Current issues
What our clients ask us about
- Petroleum local content: quotas for national employment and subcontracting.
- High withholding taxes on foreign services.
- CEMAC compliance and foreign-exchange regulation.
Our practice areas in this country
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — Equatorial Guinea
What is the corporate income tax rate in Equatorial Guinea?
35% under ordinary law (indicative).
Must legal documents be in Spanish?
Spanish is the first official language; French and Portuguese are also official. In practice, instruments are drafted in Spanish.
Contact — Equatorial Guinea
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Malabo.
Frequent searches: legal counsel Malabo, Equatorial Guinea petroleum taxation.
Recherches fréquentes (Guinée équatoriale) : conseil juridique Malabo, fiscalité pétrolière en Guinée équatoriale.
A project in Equatorial Guinea?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.