Source-cited draft: vat / gst for Gabon (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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Standard VAT rate
18Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
Reduced VAT rate
10Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
Lower reduced VAT rate
5Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
Zero-rated supplies
0Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
VAT registration threshold
60,000,000Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
VAT on construction / property sales
18Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
VAT filing frequency
Monthly returns, generally due by the 20th of the following month ((approx — confirm exact due day))Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
Reverse charge on imported services
VAT on services supplied by non-established providers is self-accounted by the Gabonese recipient (reverse charge) ((approx — confirm mechanics))Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
Special Solidarity Contribution (CSS)
1Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — Contribution Spéciale de Solidarité — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
Excise duties
5%–40%Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — droits d'accise — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/gabon/corporate/other-taxes
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Gabon operates a CEMAC-aligned VAT (Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée) with a standard 18% rate and reduced/zero categories. Rates, threshold and filing notes below are a 2025 draft pending accountant verification.
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