---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Gabon]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--gabon
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/GA, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/gabon.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/gabon.html"
title: "Gabon — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency activities in Gabon are currently restricted with no specific regulatory framework established.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:04:48.693104+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: africa_central
---

# Gabon — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇬🇦 Gabon

Cryptocurrency activities in Gabon are currently restricted with no specific regulatory framework established. The regional central bank BEAC oversees monetary policy but has not issued explicit crypto regulations.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Restricted** |
| Risk Score | 60/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa central |
| Currency | XAF |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30%-35% corporate tax (varies) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BEAC |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |

No crypto licensing framework exists.

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no\_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable | 20% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is allowed but under restrictions; infrastructure is moderate with average electricity costs. Renewable energy share is limited.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 29/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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