Forming a company in the Dominican Republic
We help you choose the type of company that best suits your business and handle its formation: trade name, bylaws, Commercial Registry and registration with the DGII.
Company formation
Your company, well structured from the start
The type of entity and its bylaws determine how decisions are made, how a shareholder joins or leaves and what liability each one assumes. Choosing them well from the start prevents later disputes.
We work with entrepreneurs, local companies and foreign companies that want to operate in the country, in English and Spanish.
What is included
- Advice on choosing the type of company (S.R.L., S.A., S.A.S., among others).
- Trade name registration.
- Drafting of bylaws and, where there are several shareholders, shareholder agreements.
- Registration with the Commercial Registry.
- Registration with the Dominican tax authority (DGII).
- Ongoing support: shareholder meetings, corporate books and amendments.
How we work
Step by step
We define the structure
We learn about your business and your partners, and recommend the type of company.
We prepare all the documents
We register the trade name and draft the bylaws and other documents.
Company registration
We handle the registration with the Commercial Registry and the DGII.
Professional backing
Our experience
The firm’s litigation practice in commercial and corporate disputes informs its corporate advice: we know how bylaws are interpreted when they reach a court, and we draft them with that in mind.
Incorporating a Company
Common Questions
It depends on the number of shareholders, the capital, how decisions will be made and your growth plans. We explain the differences and recommend the right option.
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can form companies in the Dominican Republic. We tell you which documents you need to provide and how to legalize or apostille them.
It depends on the type of company and on each entity’s processing times, so a general timeline cannot be given. When we start, we explain the stages and follow up on each registration.
The company must meet periodic obligations, such as its shareholder meetings and keeping its registrations up to date. We can support you through ongoing legal counsel.
Incorporating a Company
Ready to incorporate your company?
Tell us about your project and we will explain how to structure it.