Rafael Carlos Miguel Balbuena Camps
Trial attorney
Civil law and litigation · Traffic law and accidents · Corporate and business law · Real estate law
ES · EN
Service area · Puerto Plata Province, North Coast
Lawyers in Cabarete
Cabarete combines active tourism, small service businesses, and an international population that buys homes, opens businesses, and sometimes settles permanently. The most common matters are real estate, corporate, and immigration-related.
Cabarete is about thirty-five kilometers from Puerto Plata, in the same province. We serve its community from the firm’s office, with meetings arranged in the town when it is more practical for the client.
Local legal context
Tourism businesses
Water sports schools, accommodations, and restaurants generally operate through Dominican companies and commercial lease agreements.
Real estate investment
Projects under construction and vacation rental villas require reviewing trusts, condominium bylaws, and tax obligations.
Judicial jurisdiction
Cabarete matters are handled through the courts and offices of Puerto Plata.
How we serve clients
From Puerto Plata
Regular service from the office and remotely; meetings in Cabarete by appointment.
The firm in this location
Juan Antonio Hidalgo Vásquez
Trial attorney
Civil law and litigation · Real estate law · Corporate and business law
ES
Location and service area
International clients
Businesses owned by foreign nationals
We advise on company formation, permits, and hiring when the owner is a foreign national.
Related legal resources
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a business in Cabarete as a foreign national?
Yes. A foreign national can be a partner and manager of a Dominican company. Some activities require specific licenses, and to work personally, a residency status that permits it.
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