Legal and tax counsel in Gabon — Libreville
Oil, manganese and timber: Gabon remains a rent economy in the course of diversification. We support investors in the Nkok special economic zone, petroleum and forestry taxation and ANPI-Gabon procedures.
Doing business in Gabon
| Capital / business centre | Libreville / Libreville |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | CEMAC — CFA franc (XAF) |
| Corporate income tax | 30% |
| VAT | 18% |
| Key sectors | oil, mining, timber, agribusiness, services |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, ANPI-Gabon, ARCEP, COBAC, BEAC |
| Mobile money | Airtel Money, Moov Money |
What our clients ask us about
- Nkok special economic zone: privileged tax and customs regime.
- Ban on log exports and local-processing obligations.
- Production-sharing petroleum contracts and associated taxation.
- 2026 finance law (LFR 2026): mandatory certified electronic invoicing for VAT/IS/IBP/ISL taxpayers, now a condition for expense deductibility, with penalties up to 100% of the transaction value for non-compliance.
Our practice areas in this country
Frequently asked questions — Gabon
What advantages does the Nkok zone offer?
Corporate income tax exemption for a defined period, VAT and customs-duty exemption on inputs, subject to licensing.
Can raw timber be exported from Gabon?
No; log exports have been prohibited since 2010 — only local processing is permitted.
Contact — Gabon
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Libreville.
Frequent searches: tax advisor Libreville, business lawyer Gabon, Nkok economic zone.
Recherches fréquentes (Gabon) : conseil fiscal Libreville, avocat d'affaires Gabon, zone économique de Nkok.
A project in Gabon?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.