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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| Value-added tax (TVA) | 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. | |
| Standard VAT rate | 18%Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA | |
| Reduced VAT rate | 10% on certain specified productsCode Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA | |
| Lower reduced VAT rate | 5% on certain specified productsCode Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA | |
| Zero-rated supplies | 0% on exports, international transport, and aircraft/ship operations in international trafficCode Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA | |
| VAT registration threshold | Annual turnover (excl. tax) reaching XAF 60,000,000Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA | |
| VAT on construction / property sales | 18% on construction and property sales by VAT-registered personsCode Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA |
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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| VAT filing frequency | Monthly returns, generally due by the 20th of the following monthCode Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA |
| Reverse charge on imported services | VAT on services supplied by non-established providers is self-accounted by the Gabonese recipient (reverse charge)Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — TVA |
| Special Solidarity Contribution (CSS) | 1% on businesses with annual turnover of XAF 30,000,000 or moreCode Général des Impôts (Gabon) — Contribution Spéciale de Solidarité |
| Excise duties | 5%–40% on luxury goods (alcohol, tobacco, cosmetics)Code Général des Impôts (Gabon) — droits d'accise |
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