🇭🇹 Haiti

No explicit cryptocurrency regulatory framework or clear stance is stated by the Banque de la République d'Haïti. The central bank's publications focus on monetary policy and financial instruments without mention of crypto regulations.

Overview

Statusunknown
Risk Score57/100 (High Risk)
Regioncaribbean
CurrencyHTG

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)No specific guidance
Capital Gains (Corporate)30% corporate tax
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorBRH
FrameworkNo crypto framework

No crypto framework. Limited financial infrastructure.

Enforcement Activity

Level: None

No enforcement capacity.

CBDC

StatusResearch
NameGourde Digitale
Issuing AuthorityLa Banque de la Republique d'Haiti
Modelretail

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredNo
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusgrey_list
FATF BodyCFATF
Suspicious-Activity ReportingNo

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No regulation.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No regulation.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity Cost$0.3/kWh
Renewable Energy10%
Infrastructurepoor

High electricity costs and limited renewable energy; infrastructure for mining is poor due to limited data center and internet quality.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilityunstable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index18/100
Banking Accessrestricted
Sanctions Program ActiveNo

Risk Factors

Haiti faces significant political instability and economic challenges, with poor infrastructure and restricted banking access for crypto businesses.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Haiti?

No explicit cryptocurrency regulatory framework or clear stance is stated by the Banque de la République d'Haïti. The central bank's publications focus on monetary policy and financial instruments without mention of crypto regulations.

What is the FATF status of Haiti?

Haiti is classified by FATF as: grey_list.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Haiti?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-15 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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