Haiti creates gambling regulator ANJHA & routes fees via tax office
Three decrees published in August underpin the reform, covering licensing, player protection & penalties for non-compliance.
The hit
Haiti has ordered every gambling operator in the country to pay licence fees & taxes solely through its tax administration, the Direction Générale des Impôts, according to the Ministry of Economy & Finance. The ministry announced the move alongside the creation of a new national regulator, ANJHA, to oversee casinos, betting operations & borlette banks.
Why it matters
The ministry says the goal is to curb money laundering, illicit financial flows & terrorist financing, whilst bringing “more order, transparency and security” to the sector. ANJHA’s remit includes ensuring compliance with the new rules & publishing a list of authorised operators.
The record
| Founding decrees published | 21 August, in Le Moniteur |
|---|---|
| Regulator name | Autorité Nationale des Jeux de Hasard et d’Argent (ANJHA) |
| Regulator base | Port-au-Prince, with power to open other offices |
| Draft proposals presented | 11 August, at a Council of Ministers meeting |
What happens next
Operators should watch for DGI guidance on how licence & tax payments must be submitted & receipted.
Sources: Haiti establishes national gambling regulator ANJHA
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