Gabon VAT / Sales Tax
Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Gabon in 2026.
VAT / Sales TaxXAF
VAT is levied at 18% with a reduced rate of 10% for certain goods. Essential goods are exempt. Exports are zero-rated.
Standard Rate
18%
Registration Threshold
FCFA 60,000,000 annual turnover
Reduced Rates
10% — Certain essential goods and services
How Gabon VAT / Sales Tax compares
Gabon’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 18% is the 53rd highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, above the global average of 13.7% and Africa’s regional average of 15.2%.
Gabon
18%
Africa average
15.2%
Global average
13.7%
