Haiti is not a signatory of the 1996 World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) nor the 2015 expansion (ITA II).

According to Art. 58 of the Public Procurement Law of Haiti, when awarding a public contract, preference may be given to the offer presented by small and medium-sized Haitian businesses or nationals of member countries of the same economic community of States. This preference must be quantified as a percentage of the offer amount that cannot exceed 15%. The preference cannot be invoked if it has not been provided for in the tender documents.

Haiti is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), nor does it have observer status.

According to Art. 11 of the Investment Code, on the principle of non-discrimination, Haitian investors and foreign investors enjoy the same rights and privileges.

It is reported that the investment in “sensitive” sectors, including the telecom sector, requires a Haitian government concession as well as authorisation from the appropriate governmental agency.

It is reported that Guyana does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.

The Communications and Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 12 of 2023 and the Consumer Affairs Act 2011 (CAA) provide a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions. The Communications and Electronic Transactions Act 2023 establishes Guyana's regulatory framework for secure electronic transactions, including the payment, transfer and receipt of money, with the objective of encouraging the development of the necessary legal and business infrastructure for secure electronic commerce. Within this framework, Sec. 44, entitled Consumer Protection, requires e-commerce providers to (i) provide sufficient information for legal processes, (ii) provide consumers with adequate information to make informed decisions and maintain complete records, (iii) provide data necessary for record-keeping such as receipts, and (iv) authorises the Minister to promulgate regulations relating to the sale of e-commerce goods or services through electronic transactions. Similarly, the Consumer Affairs Act 2011 (CAA) serves as a legislative tool intended to protect the interests of consumers in their dealings with producers and suppliers.

Guyana has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications.

Guyana has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Guyana has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

According to Art. 8 of the Security Industry Act, registered security holders shall preserve accounting records for six years.

A basic legal framework on intermediary liability for copyright infringement is absent in Guyana's law and jurisprudence.

A basic legal framework on intermediary liability beyond copyright infringement is absent in Guyana's law and jurisprudence.

It is reported that Guyana imposes an identity requirement for SIM registration. Anyone wanting to purchase a SIM card has to provide their national ID card or a passport in case of foreigners.

Guyana-type approval is a mandatory certification process for electronic and telecommunications equipment, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, routers, modems, microwave ovens, digital cameras, among others. The process ensures they meet the country’s technical and safety standards. It is reported that Guyana has implemented a Conformity Assessment Scheme that facilitates the entry of equipment into the local market. The approval requirements in Guyana include technical specifications, safety standards, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements, and foreign companies can self-certify that they comply with these standards through a Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC). The Telecommunications Agency of Guyana is the authority in charge of approving telecommunications equipment.