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Tax Overview · North America

Tax Rates in Haiti
for Expats 2026

Haiti is a moderate income tax jurisdiction with income tax rates of 10.0%–30.0%. VAT stands at 10.0% and corporate tax at 30.0%. Haiti applies worldwide taxation to tax residents: global income is taxable regardless of source. An extensive double-taxation treaty network helps prevent double taxation for expats with cross-border income.

Tax Overview · North America
Top marginal rate 30.0%  ·  Corporate 30.0%  (OECD avg: 36% / 23% — Haiti is below OECD avg (30% vs 36%))
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OECD Tax Database 2026Haiti Tax Authority Updated April 2026YMYL · Not financial advice
Income Tax
30.0%
Top marginal rate · Moderate
0%OECD avg 36%60%+
Corporate Tax
30.0%
Moderate
VAT
10.0%
Low Tax
Capital Gains
0.0%
Zero
Social Security
6.0%
Employee rate
Territorial
No
Tax system
Nomad Visa
No
Digital nomad

Key Tax Rates at a Glance

Haiti 2026 · OECD-aligned data
OECD 2026
Income TaxTop marginal
30.0%
Corporate TaxStandard rate
30.0%
VATStandard rate
10.0%
Capital GainsInvestment rate
0.0%
Social SecurityEmployee share
6.0%
Tax TypeRateTierNotesSource
Income Tax — top rate30.0%ModerateTop marginal rateOECD 2026
Income Tax — lowest rate10.0%Entry rateOECD 2026
Corporate Tax30.0%ModerateStandard rateOECD 2026
VAT10.0%Low TaxStandard rateOECD 2026
Capital Gains Tax0.0%ZeroStandard rateOECD 2026
Social Security (employee)6.0%Employee contributionOECD 2026
Territorial TaxationNoWorldwide taxationOECD 2026
Digital Nomad VisaNoCheck official government sourcesOfficial

Haiti Special Tax Regime

Special tax regime · Haiti
Haiti Tax Authority

Haiti offers the Haiti Special Tax Regime for qualifying individuals. Haiti does not currently offer a dedicated nomad visa. Remote workers typically use long-stay or existing work-permit frameworks. The Haiti Special Tax Regime may still provide favourable treatment for qualifying new residents. This programme can substantially reduce the effective tax burden for new residents.

CriterionDetail
Who qualifiesQualifying expats, new tax residents, and internationally mobile professionals in Haiti.
Tax rate under regimePreferential rate under Haiti Special Tax Regime. Consult Haiti Tax Authority for current applicable terms.
DurationTypically 5–10 years depending on programme. Verify via official government sources.
Application processApplications filed through Haiti Tax Authority. Documents typically required: proof of income, prior tax clearance, and proof of qualifying activity or investment.
Key restrictionApplicants must generally not have been tax resident in Haiti during a qualifying look-back period (typically 3–5 years prior).

Income Tax Brackets

Annual income in USD · 2026
Haiti Tax Authority

Corporate Tax

Standard rate & incentives
OECD 2026

VAT & Consumption Taxes

Standard & reduced rates
OECD 2026

Capital Gains & Investment Income

Rates by asset type
OECD 2026

Social Security & Benefits

Employee & employer contributions
OECD 2026

Digital Nomad & Expat Visas

Visa-aligned tax pathways
Official

Check official government sources

Tax Scenarios — Effective Rates

Haiti · three income profiles
Computed 2026

Estimated all-in tax burden after income tax and employee social security. Assumes standard deductions; does not account for special regimes or itemised relief.

Employee · €30k
~€22,800/yreffective tax rate
Income tax 18.0% · Social sec 6.0% · Net effective 24.0%
Freelance · €75k
~€57,000/yreffective tax rate
Income tax 18.0% · Social sec 6.0% · Net effective 24.0%
Executive · €150k
~€114,000/yreffective tax rate
Income tax 18.0% · Net effective 24.0%

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Key Insight

Haiti applies a 30.0% top personal income tax rate, 30.0% corporate tax, and 10.0% VAT — a standard tax structure for the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Haiti tax rates
What is the income tax rate in Haiti?
The top income tax rate in Haiti is 30.0%, with the entry band at 10.0%.
Is Haiti tax-friendly for digital nomads?
Haiti does not have a specific digital nomad visa. The territorial tax system is classified as no.
What is the corporate tax rate in Haiti?
The standard corporate tax rate in Haiti is 30.0%.
Does Haiti have capital gains tax?
Haiti has no capital gains tax.
Sources: OECD Tax Database 2026 · Haiti Tax Authority · Official government sources. Rates verified April 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Updated April 2026. Sources: OECD, Tax Foundation, PWC. Methodology. For your specific situation: 30 min with a tax advisor = €120 well spent.