Gabon Accounting Software, SYSCOHADA & DGI

Q: What accounting standard is mandatory in Gabon?

Gabon applies the revised SYSCOHADA (OHADA Accounting System), in force since January 1, 2018. This framework is mandatory for all entities regardless of size. The chart of accounts has 8 financial-accounting classes, plus class 9 dedicated to off-balance-sheet commitments and management accounting and annual financial statements include the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and notes. CassKai natively integrates this framework and automatically generates compliant statements for DSF filing.

Q: What is the VAT rate in Gabon and how does CassKai handle it?

The standard VAT rate in Gabon is 18%, with a reduced 10% rate for certain sectors (hospitality, listed food products, etc.). CassKai automatically applies the correct rate according to the nature of the transaction, calculates collected and deductible VAT, prepares monthly returns and keeps consistency with SYSCOHADA accounting entries.

Q: Does CassKai support the CEMAC CFA Franc (XAF)?

Yes. CassKai natively supports the CEMAC CFA Franc (XAF), the currency used in Gabon and across the CEMAC zone. Parity is fixed with the euro (1 EUR = 655.957 XAF), identical to the UEMOA XOF. This setup greatly simplifies consolidation for multi-country Franco-African groups. Multi-currency management, automatic conversions and display formats without decimals are built in.

Regulations

Revised SYSCOHADA 2017

Mandatory accounting framework for all entities across the 17 OHADA member states, including Gabon. 8-class chart of accounts, standardised financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, notes). Mandatory for all Gabonese businesses.

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Gabonese General Tax Code

Tax framework administered by the Direction Generale des Impots (DGI) of Gabon. Governs VAT (18% standard rate), corporate income tax (IS at 30%, reduced 20% rate for certain sectors such as real estate and eligible SMEs), business licence contribution and withholding taxes.

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E-Fact

E-Fact is legally mandatory under the 2026 Finance Act, with progressive rollout. The API is unknown. We are not connected to E-Fact.

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OHADA Uniform Acts

Set of harmonised legal texts governing business law (commercial law, companies, securities, debt recovery, collective proceedings) across the OHADA region. Directly applicable in Gabon.

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E-invoicing

E-Fact

E-Fact is legally mandatory under the 2026 Finance Act, with progressive rollout. The API is unknown. We are not connected to E-Fact. Production tax transmission is not available in CassKai.

✓Accounting, invoice numbering and tracking
✓VAT calculation using company settings
✓Accounting document archiving

Tax Specifics

Taxation in Gabon

VAT: standard rate of 18%. A 10% reduced rate applies to certain specific goods and services (hospitality, listed food products, etc.). Monthly returns under the standard regime, due by the 20th of the following month.
Corporate Income Tax (IS): standard rate of 30%. A reduced 20% rate may apply to certain eligible sectors (tourism, rental real estate, SMEs under specific conditions). Quarterly advance payments are mandatory.
DSF (Statistical and Tax Return): mandatory annual filing including the SYSCOHADA financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, notes). In most cases, due by April 30.
Withholding taxes: applicable to services rendered by non-residents, rents and certain payments. Rates vary by income type and applicable tax treaties.
Business licence (patente) and local taxes: due annually based on turnover and the rental value of business premises.
NIF: the Tax Identification Number issued by the DGI is mandatory on every invoice and return.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounting standard is mandatory in Gabon?

Gabon applies the revised SYSCOHADA (OHADA Accounting System), in force since January 1, 2018. This framework is mandatory for all entities regardless of size. The chart of accounts has 8 financial-accounting classes, plus class 9 dedicated to off-balance-sheet commitments and management accounting and annual financial statements include the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and notes. CassKai natively integrates this framework and automatically generates compliant statements for DSF filing.

What is the VAT rate in Gabon and how does CassKai handle it?

The standard VAT rate in Gabon is 18%, with a reduced 10% rate for certain sectors (hospitality, listed food products, etc.). CassKai automatically applies the correct rate according to the nature of the transaction, calculates collected and deductible VAT, prepares monthly returns and keeps consistency with SYSCOHADA accounting entries.

What is the status of standardised invoicing and the CassKai connection?

E-Fact is legally mandatory under the 2026 Finance Act, with progressive rollout. The API is unknown. We are not connected to E-Fact.

Does CassKai support the CEMAC CFA Franc (XAF)?

Yes. CassKai natively supports the CEMAC CFA Franc (XAF), the currency used in Gabon and across the CEMAC zone. Parity is fixed with the euro (1 EUR = 655.957 XAF), identical to the UEMOA XOF. This setup greatly simplifies consolidation for multi-country Franco-African groups. Multi-currency management, automatic conversions and display formats without decimals are built in.

Is CassKai suitable for Gabonese oil and mining companies?

CassKai covers the standard accounting and tax needs (SYSCOHADA, VAT, IS, DSF) that apply to all Gabonese businesses, including local subsidiaries of oil and mining players for day-to-day management. For heavy sector-specific requirements (special tax regimes, establishment conventions, upstream oil accounting), CassKai can integrate with dedicated industry tools and serve as a consolidation and cash monitoring backbone. A prior needs analysis is recommended for these specific contexts.

Why choose CassKai over Sage or a generic tool in Gabon?

CassKai is designed for the realities of Central African francophone SMEs: native SYSCOHADA integration, XAF CFA Franc support, cash-first management, full French interface, AI assistant focused on management control and treasury. Unlike Sage or QuickBooks, no costly adaptation or complex configuration is required to be operational in Gabon.

SYSCOHADA Accounting & Tax Management for Gabon

Regulations

Revised SYSCOHADA 2017

Gabonese General Tax Code

E-Fact

OHADA Uniform Acts

E-invoicing

E-Fact

Tax Specifics

Taxation in Gabon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What accounting standard is mandatory in Gabon?

What is the VAT rate in Gabon and how does CassKai handle it?

What is the status of standardised invoicing and the CassKai connection?

Does CassKai support the CEMAC CFA Franc (XAF)?

Is CassKai suitable for Gabonese oil and mining companies?

Why choose CassKai over Sage or a generic tool in Gabon?

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