<img alt="" src="https://secure.intelligentcloudforesight.com/779425.png" style="display:none;">
Skip to content

Labor Laws in Haiti

  • Annual Leave: Minimum 15 days
  • Maternity Leave: 12 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 14
  • Workweek: 48 hours per week.

Income Tax in Haiti

Income Tax in Haiti ranges from 0% to 30%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Haiti

The standard VAT rate is 10%.

Social Security in Haiti

The social security contributions for employers and employees are as follows:

Employer Contributions

  • Social Security (ONA): 6% of an employee's gross salary to the Office National d'Assurance-Vieillesse (ONA).
  • Occupational Injury, Sickness, and Maternity Insurance (OFATMA): Varies by industry risk level, ranging from 2% to 6% of an employee's gross salary.
  • Professional Training (INFP): 1% of an employee's gross salary to the Institut National de Formation Professionnelle (INFP).

Employee Contributions

  • Social Security (ONA): 6% of an employee's gross salary to the Office National d'Assurance-Vieillesse (ONA).
  • Occupational Injury, Sickness, and Maternity Insurance (OFATMA): Varies by industry risk level, ranging from 2% to 6% of an employee's gross salary.
  • Professional Training (INFP): 1% of an employee's gross salary to the Institut National de Formation Professionnelle (INFP).

Work Visas Haiti

The work visas available to legally work in Haiti include:

  • Work Permit: For workers who want to work in Haiti. It requires a work permit from the Ministry of Social Security and Labour and a tax identification number from the General Tax Office. The work permit is valid for a fiscal year from October 1 to September 30.
  • Residence Permit: For workers who want to stay in Haiti for more than 90 days. It requires a residence permit from the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE). The residence permit is valid for a fiscal year from October 1 to September 30.
  • Temporary Work Visa: For workers who want to work temporarily in Haiti. It requires a temporary work visa from the Haitian government. The visa is valid for a specific period, and the worker must return to their home country after the visa expires.

Hire Talent from Haiti with Global Expansion

Setting up a company in Haiti can be expensive and complex. Global Expansion simplifies your entry into this market.

We handle hiring, HR, and payroll while ensuring compliance with local regulations, all without establishing a local entity.

Our Haiti Employer of Record (EOR) solution lets you focus on your business growth.

Ready to hire anywhere in the world?

Grow your team the right way with
Global Expansion.

Request a Proposal
Associate Segment