Gabon covers an area of 267,667 sq km, with 10,000 sq km of narrow coastline stretching across 885 km of the Gulf of Guinea. Gabon’s vast forested areas are home to more than 3000 species of vegetation and at least 190 species of mammals. The population comprises 40 separate ethnic groups, the majority of which speak Bantu languages, which are classified into 10 linguistic groups. According to...
This chapter contains an article on African football, as well as information on hotels, government agencies and other listings, along with useful tips for visitors on a range of topics such as visa requirements, currency, communications, dress codes and business hours, among others.
This chapter provides an overview of the Gabonese legal system, including the general legal environment and the legal framework for investment, touching on sector-specific incentives in tourism, agriculture and mining, among other areas.
This chapter covers the ins and outs of the Gabonese tax system, covering areas of particular interest to investors, including recent changes, corporate income tax, capital gains and dividends, deductions and depreciation, taxes on wages and VAT, among other topics. In addition, it also includes an interview with Nicolas Balesme, Associate, Deloitte Gabon.
The industry’s potential has garnered attention from the government and private operators, with the state aiming to boost visitor numbers to 100,000 per year by 2020. The majority of visitors come for business, but luxury tourism projects are in the works to diversify the offer. Ecotourism and luxury are two promising segments that could help boost the sector’s contribution to GDP.
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