The logistics performance index of Haiti is 2.27. It indicates a mediocre performance - shipping procedures are relatively unreliable, timeliness and safety of transferred goods are often a problem, although such a system may function relatively well if traffic is no too dense.

Customs performance is rated at 2.25. It indicates a mediocre performance - although somewhat ineffective, clearence porcesses do not overly discourage international business activity, occasionally fees and/or documents needed may be unpredictable, long clearance time can also be a problem.

Infrastructure quality in Haiti is rated to be at 2. It indicates a mediocre quality - roads, railroad, ports and other facilities are able to handle somewhat significant traffic, but not enough to ensure smooth transit at all times.

International shipment quality is 2.27. It indicates a mediocre performance - the services provided are somewhat attractive to foreign customers and the price accurately matches the quality, which is still not very competitive.

The competence of logistics service providers is valued at 2.14. The providers are of mediocre competence - they are able to ensure a certain degree of quality in their services, even excelling at times, although generally their performance may still be lacking in many aspects.

Tracking possibilities for shipments are rated at 2.32. It indicates a mediocre performance - the tracking systems provide some degree of information which usually includes the most necessary topics, such as the current location of a shipment, the dates of arrival and departure and the status of a shipment; still, more detailed information about the status and multi-language accessibility options are usually lacking.

Tracking possibilities for shipments are rated at 2.63. It indicates a satisfactory performance - most of the shipments arrive timely and within the scheduled time brackets; late arrivals are still possible, although uncommon.

In Haiti, 37.9% of the population has access to electricity. Haiti has 14 airports nationwide. There are 555 internet hosts in Haiti. The number of road motor vehicles per 1000 inhabitants in Haiti is 95.

Road network
The total road length in Haiti is 4,266 km (2,651 miles). Out of them 0 km (0 miles) of roads are classified as motorways, freeways, or autobahns.

Gas price
On average, you would pay 1.16 USD for one liter of gasoline in Haiti. One liter of diesel would cost 0.73 USD.

The compliance function of a bank, brokerage firm or other financial institution is designed to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, laws and regulations, whether local or international. The traditional compliance model was designed as a law enforcement tool with limited focus on identifying and managing actual risks.

Today, however, the tasks of compliance employees include monitoring bank activities and identifying and assessing risk areas. The latter may include testing and evaluating the adequacy of the bank's policies and security and risk assessment tools. The compliance unit can also implement solutions to address identified risks, design compliance programs for new rules and regulations, and oversee employee training programs.

Potential risks
Compliance rules, laws and standards typically cover matters connected to the observance of proper standards of market conduct and fair treatment of customers. Depending on the scope of the business, bank compliance duties may range from preventing conflicts of interest, money laundering and tax evasion, to monitoring trading activity, to ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Compliance requirements for most financial institutions have increased significantly since the 2008 financial crisis, and new compliance topics continue to emerge - such as conduct risk, risk culture, Anti-Money Laundering and next-generation Bank Secrecy Act (AML/BSA) risk and third- and fourth-party risk, among others.

The compliance function must extend its focus beyond the financial institution and its employees. It is also responsible for ensuring that the bank's clients don't use the bank for illegal activities, such as tax evasion, money laundering or funding terrorism. If there is any suspicion of illegal activity, the compliance unit must ensure that the bank takes the proper action, otherwise it can be held liable.

While banks view compliance requirements as a way of keeping their reputations clean, non-compliance may lead to large monetary fines and regulatory and legal sanctions, as well as loss of reputation. 'Compliance risk' is defined as a bank's risk of suffering regulatory or legal sanctions, loss of reputation or material financial loss due to a failure to comply with the regulations, laws, rules, relevant self-regulatory standards and codes of conduct applicable to certain business activities.

A branch office has several advantages over other forms of company representation in a foreign market:

Scope of activities
A branch office can perform all of the same activities as the home office, while offering better access to local resources and information.
Local presence
A branch office is able to access local suppliers and clients without the need to set up a delivery and supply network, increasing the overall effectiveness of the company’s services as well as negating the effect of the distance between the foreign market and the home office, which can discourage potential partners.
Service adjustability
As a branch office is a separate structure, its activities can be adjusted to the needs of a foreign market without overhauling the structure of the whole company — location-specific products, service types, etc. can be assigned to the branch to manage, rather than the home office.

The popularity of limited partnerships is easy to understand in today's business environment. In many jurisdictions, limited partnership structures are designed to be tax transparent. The personally liable partner is responsible for the management of the company and is the only partner with unlimited liability. The liability of each limited partner is limited to his contribution and any profit not drawn. Partnerships can be formed by verbal or written agreement, with written agreements always being preferable.

The most popular jurisdictions for forming limited partnerships are Scotland (under the Limited Partnership Act 1907) and Canada (under the Partnership Act of the country's respective provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan).