Moving to Haiti: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Haiti: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Haiti the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Haiti you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in year or principal home in Haiti). The typical route is None realistic: Gang violence and state collapse; no functioning route for a family There are 1 open residence programmes in Haiti — see the list below.
Living there
Port-au-Prince has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 31 °C and summer highs around 34.5 °C. The economy grew -3% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 0.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 49 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Gangs control most of capital; UN-backed Gang Suppression Force; elections postponed.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 15% |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — 183 days in year or principal home in Haiti |
| Voie de résidence typique | None realistic — Gang violence and state collapse; no functioning route for a family |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 49 pays |
| Economic growth | -3% (2025), forecast 0.5% (2026) |
| Type de climat | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 31° / 34.5° (Port-au-Prince) |
| Guerre & conflits | armed — Gangs control most of capital; UN-backed Gang Suppression Force; elections postponed |
| Tous les risques naturels | 6.3/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 1/10 · NR |
| Protection de la propriété | 1/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 8.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Haiti
- Residence Permit (sponsored) — other · open · 2026-10
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Haiti to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. 183 days in year or principal home in Haiti Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Haiti?
In Haiti the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Haiti offer?
Residence Permit (sponsored)
What is the usual way to move to Haiti?
None realistic. Gang violence and state collapse; no functioning route for a family
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