Practice area

Corporate and business law

Opening a business, buying a small hotel, or structuring a real estate investment requires choosing the right corporate vehicle, registering it correctly, and meeting tax and labor obligations from day one.

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Dominican commercial companies are governed by Law 479-08, as amended by Law 31-11, and their registration by Law 3-02 on the Commercial Registry. Tax obligations derive from the Tax Code (Law 11-92). The firm advises entrepreneurs, investors, and family businesses on the North Coast in forming and operating their companies.

Common situations

  • Forming a company

    Choosing between SRL, SAS, or EIRL, commercial registration, and obtaining the RNC (tax ID).

  • Buying or selling a business

    Legal review, share or asset purchase agreements, and transfer of licenses.

  • Commercial contracts

    Distribution, services, commercial lease, and agreements between partners.

  • Compliance

    Obligations to the DGII, the Chamber of Commerce, the TSS (Social Security), and anti-money-laundering rules where applicable.

How Balbuena Camps helps

  1. The right structure

    We recommend the vehicle and capital structure based on the business, the partners, and tax considerations.

  2. Complete registration

    Bylaws, incorporation meeting, commercial registration, RNC, and corporate books.

  3. Ongoing support

    Annual meetings, changes in partners, and contracts with suppliers and clients.

How the process works

  1. Design

    Defining the partners, capital, corporate purpose, and management.

  2. Incorporation

    Registering the trade name with ONAPI, drafting the bylaws, and commercial registration with the Chamber of Commerce.

  3. Tax registration

    Obtaining the RNC (tax ID) from the DGII and registering employees with the TSS (Social Security) where applicable.

  4. Operation

    Contracts, sector-specific licenses, and ongoing compliance.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of company suits a small business?

The SRL (limited liability company) is the most commonly used form due to its flexibility and limited liability; the EIRL suits a sole owner, and the SAS suits more complex capital structures. The choice depends on the business and the partners.

Can a foreign national be a partner or manager?

Yes. Dominican nationality is not required to be a partner or manager, although some regulated activities have their own requirements.

Sources and legal references

  1. Law 479-08 on Commercial CompaniesLey 479-08 de 11 de diciembre de 2008, modificada por la Ley 31-11 · Dec 10, 2008Citation pending verification
  2. Law 3-02 on the Commercial RegistryLey 3-02 de 18 de enero de 2002 sobre Registro Mercantil · Jan 17, 2002Citation pending verification
  3. Tax Code (Law 11-92)Ley 11-92 de 16 de mayo de 1992 que instituye el Código Tributario y sus modificaciones · May 15, 1992Citation pending verification
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The information on this page is general guidance. It is not individualised legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every situation should be assessed with an attorney.

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Structure your business correctly from the start

Tell us what activity you want to carry out and we will propose the vehicle and the registration steps.

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