1. Excellent geostrategic position
- Shipping time is up to 3 days to the U.S. and Latin America and up to 10 days to Western European ports.
- Located 90 minutes by plane from Miami, Haiti is a near-shore destination for investment that allows easy direct supervision trips.
- Same time zone as the East Coast U.S.A.
2. Preferential access to markets
- Haiti enjoys preferential trade access to 17 developed country markets
- Unparalleled duty-free access to the U.S. market for the apparel sector through the HOPE II and HELP legislation
- As a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Haiti benefits from a trade and investment agreement with the United States and an expanding access to the markets of 14 other countries in the Caribbean.
3. Competitive and committed workforce
- Labor force of 4.3 million, eager to work, with 55% below the age of 30.
- Including a large pool of English, French and Spanish speakers.
- Haiti has an abundant labor market with highly competitive costs.
- Businesses report very low turnover rates and absenteeism.
- Workers are ready and keen to learn new skills.
4. Investor friendly climate
- The CFI (Center for Facilitation of Investments) is present to support investors through the whole investment process.
- Haiti has a pro-private sector investment code with exceptional incentives including up to 15 years of tax exemption.
- Funding is available from local banks, investment funds and international institutions.
- Haiti has high quality opportunities in industrial parks and free zones, including on-site electricity generation and waste water treatment facilities.
5. Untapped opportunities
Potential opportunities for investment abound, particularly in the country’s key sectors:
Other sectors with growth potential include infrastructure, manufacturing, real estate and construction.
6. Proven track record
- Many international companies come to Haiti and thrive.
- Recent investors include: Marriott, Best Western, Occidental Hotels, Coca Cola and Hansae.
- Re-investment from established investors such as Heineken, Digicel, SAE-A, SG Corp, GB Group, Coles Group, CODEVI.
7. Security of international treaties and convention
- A member of WTO and signatory of major treaties, Haiti has ratified the International Convention for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). ICSID provides for settlement of disputes between investors and host States by conciliation, arbitration or fact-finding.
- Haiti has also ratified the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA-World Bank Group). MIGA’s guarantees protect investments against non-commercial risks.
8. Logistics and Communications in Haiti
- Easy to get there: Daily flights from U.S. to Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitian and in country flights.
- Easy to stay there: Best Western, Marriott, Karibe, NH El Rancho and more world class hotels in Port-au-Prince and other locations.
- Easy to get around: Avis, Hertz, SECOM car rentals with chauffeurs available.
- Easy to communicate: Wide cellular coverage and broadband internet services.