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The Centre de Facilitation des Investissements (CFI) was created by presidential decree on No.13 of January 31, 2006. Its sole purpose is to attract investors.

CFI is the creation of a public and private sector partnership in response to the need to simplify regulations and procedures in order to increase economic activities.

Mission

Our mission is to facillitate in coming investments, promote and support investments growth, concretize business opportunities, expedite administrative procedures for new and existing business and provide technical advice.

Services

Providing reliable information whether legal, economical and regulatory relevant to project investment.

Receiving request directly from the investor or its professional advisor for the creation of company, investment incentives requests, applications for admission into the free zones.

Facilitating,throughout the process, within public sector agencies and administrative entities, to ensure that the follow-up is well carries out, to
ensure prompt consideration of issues, and constant liaison with the investor or its representatives.

Consulting services for investors and entrepreneurs on all matters relating to investments.

Conducting studies and activities intended to improve and modernize the legal frameworkand regulatory affairs.

Facilitation services have no direct cost for the investor. They are provided by the Haitian Government in recognition of the contribution of the
investors and companies for job creation and growth of the economy in the country. All costs and expenses specified in other laws and regulations for the creation of companies, registration of trademarks and other services having to be paid, will be covered by the investor.

Structure

 The CFI, an independent bureau under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is structured as follow:

  1. Administrative Department
  2. Department of Investment facilitation
  3. Department of Studies and Business Information
  4. Department of Investment Promotion

CFI’s BOARD

The CFI consists of a Board of Directors, an advisory board and a General Director.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Public Representatives:
Minister of Trade and Industry, chairman of the Board of Directors

Minister of Economy and Finance, Vice-Chairman

Minister of Tourism

Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development

Minister of Public Works, Transport & Communications.

Private Sector Representatives:

The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti,

Second Vice-ChairmanThe President of the Tourist Association of Haiti

The President of the Association of Industries of Haiti

The President of the Association of Free Zones

The President of a regional chamber of commerce

Advisory Council

The CEO of Bank of the Republic of Haiti

The General Director  of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

The General Director Ministry of Trade and Industry

The General Director of the Tax Income Office

The General Director of the National Port Authority

The General Director of TELECO

The Director General of the National Telecommunication Council of Haiti

The General Director of Customs Office

The General Director  of the Central Metropolitan Water Supply

The General Director of Electricity of Haiti

The General Director of the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics

Approach

  1. Investment promotion
  2. Investment facilitation-troubleshoot pre and post investment issues
  3. Develop and operate a system economic and commercial information (SIEC)
  4. Advice in new legislation and regulations suited for the growth of international Trade.
  5. Computerization of information: procedures, law and economic.   

Accomplishments

                   

  1. Reduces business transaction costs
  2. Decreasesregistration time from 190 to 75 days
  3. Facilitates administrative transparency
  4. Extends thevalidity period for the fiscal receipt for exportation companies.
  5. Simplifies the form used to obtain the incentives provide by the investment code
  6. Receives and investigates complaints of companies seeking to reap the benefits and privileges granted by law.

NOTES

The CFI is not a funding agency. Indeed, funding does not fall within the
scope of intervention of the CFI.


The advice of CFI does not extend to that of a consulting or advisory. CFI monitors, but does not hold decision capacity. His role is confined to expeditious procedure without interference thereof.

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