Corporate law in the Dominican Republic

Incorporation and beyond

Our corporate practice goes beyond forming the company. We also offer physical and virtual office rental and other services that help you start operating. The full list:

• Preparation of internal regulations
• Drafting of articles
• Corporate registration forms
• Filing with the company registry
• Certificate of incorporation
• Minutes of board meetings
• Physical and virtual office rental
• Employment contracts for personnel
• Resolution to open a bank account
• Immigration law and resident work permits
• Real estate rental or purchase
• Legal representation in general corporate and commercial matters

Types of companies

Limited liability companies, joint stock companies, sole-owner companies, partnerships and joint ventures, non-profit corporations and NGOs, mergers and acquisitions, franchises, and more.

Advantages of incorporating in the D.R.

• Low incorporation fee
• Quick incorporation without bureaucratic complications
• Liability limited to each shareholder's share value
• Separation between private and company property
• Branches can be opened anywhere in the country
• Banking in US dollars, euros and Dominican pesos
• Checking and savings accounts

What the incorporation package covers

The basic package covers:

1. Certificate of registration of the trade name
2. Drafting, registration and legalization of the bylaws
3. The same for the list of subscribers to the company
4. Payment of incorporation taxes
5. Drafting, registration and legalization of the shareholders' list
6. Declaration before a notary public
7. First annual general meeting of shareholders
8. Certificate of Commercial Register
9. Taxpayer ID issued by the General Revenue Institution
10. Subscription of in-kind share contributions, with minutes where applicable
11. Company seal

For fees and a tailored quote, contact us.