---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_central", "gabac", "restricted"]
aliases: ["GA", "GAB"]
created: 2026-09-13
updated: 2025-01-01
compile_into: ["[[country--gabon]]"]
sources:
  - name: "BEAC"
    url: "https://www.beac.int"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇬🇦 [[country--gabon|Gabon]] (GA) — Crypto Regulation

> Gabon currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework and maintains a restricted stance on cryptocurrency activities. The regional central bank BEAC governs monetary policy for Gabon and the CEMAC region, but no explicit crypto regulations or licensing frameworks are in place.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | None |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa central]] |
| Currency | [[entity--xaf|XAF]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% standard CIT; 35% for oil and mining sectors |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--beac|BEAC]] |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

No crypto licensing framework exists.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | not_grey_listed |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Crypto mining is restricted in Gabon due to regulatory uncertainty and limited infrastructure. Electricity costs are moderate, with about 20% renewable energy mainly from hydro sources.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 44/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |
| Sanctions Programs Active | No |

## Enforcement

No known enforcement actions.

## CBDC Status: none

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Gabon?

Gabon currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework and maintains a restricted stance on cryptocurrency activities. The regional central bank BEAC governs monetary policy for Gabon and the CEMAC region, but no explicit crypto regulations or licensing frameworks are in place.

### What is the FATF status of Gabon?

Gabon is classified by FATF as: not_grey_listed.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Gabon?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-09-13.*

**Sources:**
- [BEAC](https://www.beac.int)