Crypto tax in Gabon
Crypto in Gabon is taxed as a capital gain.
Treatment
taxed as a capital gain
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
10%
In Gabon, an individual’s crypto gains are generally taxed as capital gains at about 10%, with no special tax-free treatment for long-term holdings, so relocators should expect routine taxation on disposals.
“In 2022, the Gabonese tax authority issued a circular providing guidance on the taxation of cryptocurrencies. For tax purposes, cryptocurrencies are classified as intangible assets in Gabon. The taxation of cryptocurrency transactions in Gabon depends on the nature of the transaction. **Sale of Cryptocurrencies:** When a taxpayer sells cryptocurrency, the gain or loss is subject to capital gains tax. The capital gains tax rate is 10%. There are no specific exemptions or deductions available for cryptocurrency transactions in Gabon.” — Circular No. 00001/MEF/DGI/DGE/D2 of 2022 (Gabonese tax authority, as summarized by Heavnn University)
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.