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About Gabon
Page Last Updated: 28/05/2024
Gabon, on Central Africa’s west coast, is rich in natural resources and offers growing economic opportunities. Africa HR Solutions helps businesses enter Gabon without setting up a local entity, providing seamless employee onboarding and ensuring timely, compliant payroll management. This enables companies to efficiently and effectively operate in Gabon, focusing on growth while we handle HR complexities.
Population: 2.26 M
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $21.1 B
GDP Growth: 2.9%
Inflation: 2.1%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 5.24%
Unemployment Rate: 20.61%
Capital: Libreville
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages: French
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $21.1 B
GDP Growth: 2.9%
Inflation: 2.1%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 5.24%
Unemployment Rate: 20.61%
Capital: Libreville
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages: French
Gabon Payroll at a Glance
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Income Tax
0% – 35%
Employer Taxes
16%
Employee Contribution
2.5%
Fiscal Year
1 January – 31 December
Date Format
dd/mm/yyyy
- Gabon is a presidential republic. The President of Gabon is both the head of state and the head of government.
- Gabon gained its independence from France on August 17, 1960.
- Gabon has a relatively high income per capita compared to other African nations, largely due to its abundant natural resources, particularly oil.
- Gabon is known for its rich biodiversity and extensive rainforests, which cover about 85% of the country.
- Gabon’s culture is a mix of traditional and modern influences. Music and dance are important cultural elements, with traditional instruments like the balafon, a type of wooden xylophone.
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Monday
- Women’s Rights Day
- Labour Day
- Whit Monday
- Eid ul-Fitr
- Assumption of Mary
- Independence Day
- Eid ul-Adha
- All Saints’ Eve
- Christmas Day
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Africa HR Solutions has been a great partner to our organisation, allowing us to quickly expand and operate in new markets while they flag and support management of compliance and risk issues. We now use Africa HR Solutions for support in some capacity in 8 of our geographic locations.
Hilary HanbidgeDirector - VillageReach 
Africa HR Solutions has taken the stress out of compliance - we no longer have to worry about changing regulations. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always available. Payroll runs smoothly, which saves us valuable time and our staff appreciates being paid on time! Kudos to the team!
SheilaDirector - Non-Profit Organisation 
Africa HR Solutions is responsive, proactive, and accommodating, even with the time difference. In fact, it works in my favor—they have time to handle tasks before I start my day. Our payroll, especially in Senegal, is complex, but their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile definitely stand out.
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