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Comprehensive Workforce Management for Oil & Gas Operations in Gabon
Through its Employer of Record services, IOTA Group supports several hundred consultants, both national and expatriate, working across Gabon’s oil & gas industry. From global logistics to full legal and payroll compliance, IOTA ensures smooth mobilization and total peace of mind for major international operators.
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Seamless Mobilization and Compliance for Global Experts
In Gabon, IOTA Group manages hundreds of consultants, including many expatriates working for leading international oil operators. The scope covers end-to-end management, from home-country logistics to complete legal, tax, and HR compliance. IOTA coordinates flights, visas, work permits (AIE), contracts, payroll, and social contributions through its 20-person team split between Libreville and Port-Gentil, ensuring every mission runs smoothly and within Gabonese regulatory frameworks.
Service type | Employer of record services |
Industrial sector | Oil & Gas |
Geographic area | Africa |
Country | Gabon |
Challenges
Client Challenges and Specific Requirements
- Complex mobilization of expatriates from multiple countries worldwide
- Rigorous immigration and work permit (AIE) procedures
- Strategic decision to delegate HR and compliance management to experts
- Desire to focus on core operations while outsourcing administrative complexity
Operating in Gabon’s oil and gas sector presents significant administrative and logistical hurdles. Clients face complex mobilization needs, often involving dozens of expatriates arriving from various continents to Port-Gentil, each requiring multiple flight connections and coordination through Libreville. Immigration processes are intricate: securing entry visas, residence permits, and the mandatory AIE work authorizations can take weeks, months,… without expert support.
Moreover, companies not locally registered or lacking the required manpower license cannot legally employ or deploy personnel in Gabon, creating both operational delays and compliance risks. The strict employment regulations, combined with high scrutiny from local authorities, mean even small administrative errors can have serious financial and reputational consequences.
Clients sought a trusted partner capable of managing these complex, high-stakes processes while maintaining full legal and fiscal compliance, from contracts to social contributions and tax deductions, allowing them to focus on core exploration and production operations.
Solutions
Solution Provided by IOTA Group
- Full expatriate logistics from home country to Port-Gentil
- Dedicated immigration and work permit management (AIE)
- Local payroll, tax, and compliance administration
- On-the-ground HR, logistics and operational support team
IOTA Group deployed a comprehensive Employer of Record solution, handling every stage of consultant management for its oil & gas clients in Gabon. The process begins with door-to-door logistics, coordinating multi-leg international flights and local transfers, followed by meet-and-greet services at Libreville airport.
Our immigration team ensures that all expatriates obtain the necessary entry visas and work permits (AIE – Autorisation d’Insertion en Emploi), the official authorization required by Gabonese authorities for any foreign professional to work legally in the country. Once mobilized, consultants are employed under locally compliant contracts, with IOTA managing payroll, income tax, and all social contributions in accordance with national regulations.
With a 20-member team, part based in Libreville to facilitate arrivals and formalities, and the majority stationed in Port-Gentil where field operations occur, IOTA delivers operational continuity and total compliance.
This full-service approach allows clients to operate safely and efficiently while transferring all administrative, legal, and fiscal responsibilities to IOTA.
Success
Measurable Project Success
IOTA successfully supported large-scale oil & gas campaigns in Gabon, ensuring full compliance and zero disruptions across hundreds of national and expatriate mobilizations. Every process, from logistics to payroll, was executed seamlessly, earning IOTA recognition for reliability, efficiency, and compliance excellence in one of Africa’s most demanding environments.
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