- Type of Government: Semi-presidential republic
- Population: Approximately 11.5 million
- GDP: Around $14 billion USD
- Corporate Tax Rate: 30%
- Personal Income Tax Rate: 10% to 30%
- Major Exports: Apparel, essential oils, cocoa, mangoes
- Major Imports: Food, manufactured goods, machinery, fuel
Doing Business with Haiti
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Exporting to Haiti involves several key steps. Here’s a comprehensive guide:
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Research Market Requirements
- Understand Haiti’s import regulations and standards for your product.
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Identify Local Partners
- Establish relationships with local distributors or agents in Haiti.
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Prepare Export Documentation
- Include commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
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Logistics and Shipping
- Choose a reliable shipping company experienced with Caribbean routes. Pay necessary duties and taxes.
Key Contacts
- Haitian Customs Administration: Customs Website
Importing goods into Haiti requires compliance with specific customs and safety standards.
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Verify Import Regulations
- Ensure your goods comply with Haiti’s import regulations.
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Classify Your Goods
- Determine the correct tariff classification using the Harmonized System (HS) codes.
Incorporating a company in Haiti involves legal registration through the MCI and DGI.
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Choose a Company Type
- Decide between Société Anonyme (SA) or Société à Responsabilité Limitée (SARL).
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Notarization and Registration
- Have documents notarized and submit them to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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Tax Identification
- Obtain a fiscal identification number from the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).
Key Contacts
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry: MCI Website
Protecting your intellectual property is managed by the MCI:
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Trademark Search
- Ensure your trademark is unique and not already registered via MCI databases.
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Application and Publication
- File application with MCI. If approved, it is published in the official gazette, “Le Moniteur.”
Disputes can be settled through Negotiation, Mediation, or formal litigation:
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Mediation and Arbitration are often faster and more private than court proceedings.
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Litigation
- File a lawsuit in the appropriate commercial court if ADR fails.
Key Contacts
- Ministry of Justice and Public Security: Justice Website
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