Haiti
AI Agent Legal Status: undefined · Autonomy: none
Legal Framework
Haiti is in a severe political, economic, and security crisis. The BRH (Banque de la République d'Haïti) nominally regulates financial services but institutional capacity is extremely limited. No AI, crypto, or comprehensive digital legislation. French civil law system.
Key Laws & Regulations
- ◆BRH (Central Bank) circulars on financial services
- ◆Code de Commerce
Business Formation
Société Anonyme (SA) under French civil law tradition. Registration through the Ministry of Commerce. Process is severely hampered by institutional collapse and security crisis. Not viable for digital entity operations.
Tax Implications
Corporate income tax at 30%. TCA (VAT equivalent) at 10%. Tax collection is severely compromised by the ongoing crisis. No digital asset tax framework. Banking system barely functional.
Opportunities
Extremely limited in current crisis. Potential for crypto-based remittance solutions for diaspora. Long-term reconstruction could create greenfield opportunities if stability returns.
Highlights
Significant diaspora creating potential remittance-driven crypto demand. French and Creole speaking market.
Risks & Challenges
Ongoing political and security crisis making business operations extremely dangerous. Collapsed institutional infrastructure. No functioning regulatory system. Gang violence. Infrastructure destruction. Not viable for any AI agent operations in current conditions.