Company Registration in Gabon

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Expert Company Registration in Gabon

Launching a business in Gabon involves navigating the Agence Nationale de Promotion des Investissements du Gabon (ANPI-Gabon) and the OHADA legal framework. Elidge Business Solutions CC simplifies this process, managing everything from name clearance to Commercial Registry (RCCM) issuance, ensuring your business is fully compliant in Libreville.

OHADA Legal Compliance

We draft Articles of Association (Statuts) that adhere strictly to the Uniform Acts of the OHADA Organisation.

ANPI-Gabon One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with the ANPI-Gabon, streamlining the commercial registry and tax setup.

NIF & Fiscal Activation

Gain your Numéro d’Identification Fiscale (NIF) from the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) to ensure immediate tax compliance.

CNSS Registration

We handle your mandatory employer registration with the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS).

Gabonese Legal Entities

Corporate Structures & Licensing

Expert guidance on the optimal legal form for your investment in Libreville.

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs. Minimum capital of 100,000 XAF (approx. €150). Limited liability for partners.

SA (Public Limited Company)

Suitable for large-scale mining or forestry projects. Requires a board of directors and a minimum capital of 10,000,000 XAF.

Branch Registration

Establish a local branch (Succursale) for your foreign corporation to execute contracts in Gabon.

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The ANPI Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Libreville

Efficient processing through the One-Stop Shop.

Statutes Drafting

Drafting of company bylaws compliant with Gabonese civil law and OHADA uniform acts.

Capital Deposit

Opening a bank account to deposit the share capital and obtaining a bank certificate (attestation bancaire).

ANPI Lodgement

Official submission to the ANPI One-Stop Shop for RCCM (Commercial Registry) and NIF (Tax ID).

Legal Publication

Publication of the notice of creation in a legal gazette and final trade activation.

Expert Answers

Gabon Business Setup FAQ

Key information on ANPI procedures and tax regulations.

Through the ANPI-Gabon one-stop shop, the process typically takes 48 hours to 1 week, provided all documents are in order.

Yes, foreign investors can own 100% of a company in Gabon in most business sectors.

The minimum share capital for a SARL is 100,000 XAF (CFA Francs), which must be fully paid up.

The NIF (Numéro d’Identification Fiscale) is the unique tax ID issued by the Direction Générale des Impôts for all tax dealings.

Yes, you must provide a physical address (siège social) in Gabon to obtain the RCCM and NIF.

The standard corporate income tax rate in Gabon is 30%.

You need copies of passports, criminal record extracts (casier judiciaire), and the draft company statutes.

Yes, all employers must register with the CNSS (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale) and CNAMGS (National Health Insurance).

Yes, foreign directors can apply for a residency permit (Carte de Séjour) once the company is legally registered.

The RCCM (Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier) is the official trade register number proving legal existence.

While not always mandatory for small SARLs under new reforms, involving a Notary Public is highly recommended for compliance.

Yes, a local bank account is necessary to deposit the minimum share capital and obtain the bank certificate for registration.

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