Republic of Haiti
Capital: Port-au-Prince HDI: 0.483 (163rd)
Language: French
GDP (PPP): $8.259 billion
Currency: Haitian Gourde
Population: 10,604,00
The Republic of Haiti is a sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere (North America). The country is located on the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean. It occupies the western three-eighths of the island, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is 27,750 square kilometres (10,714 sq mi) in size and has an estimated 10.6 million people, making it the most populous country in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the second-most populous country in the Caribbean as a whole.
The region was originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno people. Spain first discovered the island on 5 December 1492 during the first voyage of Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic. When Columbus initially landed in Haiti, he had thought he had found India or Asia. On Christmas Day 1492, Columbus’ flagship the Santa Maria, ran aground north of what is now Limonade. As a consequence, Columbus ordered his men to salvage what they could from the ship, and he created the first European settlement in the Americas, naming it La Navidad after the day the ship was destroyed.
In addition to CARICOM, Haiti is a member of the Latin Union, the Organization of American States, and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States; it is also seeking associate membership status in the African Union and was a founding member of the International Francophonie Organization. It has the lowest Human Development Index in the Americas. Most recently, in February 2004, a coup d’état originating in the north of the country forced the resignation and exile of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. A provisional government took control with security provided by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Michel Martelly, the previous president, was elected in the 2011 general election.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Haiti Economy – overview
http://www.indexmundi.com/haiti/economy_overview.html
Haiti is a free market economy that enjoys the advantages of low labor costs and tariff-free access to the US for many of its exports. Poverty, corruption, vulnerability to natural disasters, and low levels of education for much of the population are among Haiti’s most serious impediments to economic growth.
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Haiti Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/haiti/overview
After a 5.5% contraction in GDP in 2010 due to the earthquake, Haiti experienced from 2011 to 2015 a real growth rate averaging 3.4% and a per capita GDP growth of 2.0%, spurred in part by high levels of reconstruction aid and remittances.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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IDB – Haiti: improving the business climate
http://www.iadb.org/en/topics/trade/haiti-improving-the-business-climate,19115.html
Discussion of the Haiti Public-Private Program
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Economy of Haiti – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Haiti
An economic overview that provides the basis for the current business climate
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Haiti – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/haiti/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Haiti.
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Starting a Business in Haiti – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/haiti/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Haiti.
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Haiti company registration
http://www.healyconsultants.com/haiti-company-registration/
A brief summary of registration requirements from a Haiti law firm.
Taxes
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Paying Taxes in Haiti – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/haiti/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes.
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Haiti Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/haiti-corporate-tax-rate
Current Haiti Corporate Tax Rate: 40.30%
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Haiti Sales Tax Rate | VAT 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/haiti/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Haiti stands at 10 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Haiti – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/haiti/paying-taxes
This site provides a table for the tax obligations in Haiti including VAT
Visas
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Haiti Visa and Passport Requirements
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/haiti/passport-visa
Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Haiti, including types and costs.
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Haiti Visa
https://haiti.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Haiti Visa Requirements
Infrastructure
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Haiti: Public Transportation – TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147306-s303/Haiti:Caribbean:Public.Transportation.html
Before you visit Haiti, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
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Haiti Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Haiti/Transportation-Haiti-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Haiti from real travelers and locals.
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Telecommunications in Haiti – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Haiti
Telecommunications in Haiti include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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Telecom companies seek to make Haiti a mobile nation
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/23/AR2010032304234.html
Article describing the push to make Haiti a cellular country post-earthwake
Employer Obligations
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Summary of Labor Code
http://amchamhaiti.com/home/summary-of-labor-code/
Summary of the labor law in Haiti
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Labor Market Regulation in Haiti
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/haiti/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Haiti.
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Labor Market Regulation in Haiti
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/haiti/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Haiti.
Culture/Living
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Haiti – Climate | history – geography | Britannica.com
https://www.britannica.com/place/Haiti/Climate
Haiti has a warm, humid tropical climate characterized by diurnal temperature variations that are greater than the annual variations
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Haiti – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=90
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Haiti – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Haiti Business Etiquette – Haiti Observer
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=90
To be successful, you need to learn some business etiquettes from Haiti.
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Weather & Climate in Haiti | USA Today
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/weather-climate-haiti-12394.html
Average daily temperatures in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, almost always fall between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, record high temperatures have topped 100 degrees, and lows have dipped to 60.
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Cost of Living in Haiti
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Haiti
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Haiti. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Haiti. 2016 prices in Haiti.
http://www.expatforum.com/articles/cost-of-living/cost-of-living-in-the-united-states.html
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world
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Haiti travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/safety-and-security
The general security situation is unpredictable and crime levels increased in June 2016. Violent muggings, including 2 fatalities, have increased in areas popular with foreign residents, like Petionville.
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Haiti Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Haiti/Education-System
The school system in Haiti remains in shambles after the 2010 earthquake damaged or destroyed the majority of schools. Literacy rates hover around 55% for both sexes and most of the 15,200 primary schools are community run or funded by religious institutions.
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International Schools in Haiti
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/haiti/education/international-schools-in-haiti.htm
This site provides the most popular international and bilingual schools in Haiti: nurseryschools, primary and secondary (high) schools
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Haiti Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://publicholidays.la/haiti/
A complete list of Haiti’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017
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Haiti Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Haiti
Haiti holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ha.html
See “People and Society” on this site
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Haiti Demographics – Home
http://haitidemographics.weebly.com/index.html
On this site you will find some basic information about Haiti’s Demographics, like its major demographic characteristics, settlement patterns and population problems
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Safety and security – Haiti Forum
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g147306-i747-k5761267-Safety_and_security-Haiti.html
Generally Haiti is safe. There are areas of Port au Prince and certain times when folks need to be more alert.
Trade
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Haiti Customs Regulations
https://haiti.visahq.com/customs/
Haiti Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Guidelines for Importation of Goods into Haiti
http://haiti.usembassy.gov/economic/guidelines-for-importation-of-goods-into-haiti-for-registered-non-governmental-organizations-ngos-and-international-organizations-ios.html
Import guidelines from the US Embassy in Haiti
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WTO | Haiti – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/haiti_e.htm
This site provides key information on Haiti’s participation in the WTO. Haiti has been a member of WTO since 30 January 1996 and a member of GATT since 1 January 1950.
Housing and Rentals
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Haiti Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotel
http://haiti.biz-stay.com/
Search the extended stay lodging directory on this site
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Haiti Hotels – TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g147306-Haiti-Hotels.html
Find 5,694 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 62 hotels in Haiti.
Travel
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Haiti 2016: Best of Haiti Tourism
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g147306-Haiti-Vacations.html
TripAdvisor has 13,321 reviews of Haiti Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Haiti resource.
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Is it safe to travel to Haiti? – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/haiti/travel-tips-and-articles/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-haiti
Five years on from the devastating earthquake that shook Haiti to its foundations, the country is still rocked by an ongoing political crisis and struggling to haul itself out of the rubble. But there’s a change in the air, and Haiti is loudly proclaiming itself ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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