Company Registration in the Dominican Republic

Why Register a Business in the Dominican Republic?

Registering a company in the Dominican Republic offers business owners low corporate taxes, 100% foreign ownership, and a growing market with many investment opportunities.

Main Types of Companies

• SRL (LLC Equivalent) – Suitable for small and medium businesses.

• SA (Corporation Equivalent) – Ideal for larger businesses.

• EIRL – A sole proprietorship with limited liability.

Requirements for Registration

• Company name registration (ONAPI approval).

• Company bylaws (legal business purpose and structure).

• Tax Identification Number (RNC).

• Registration in the Mercantile Registry.

• Minimum of 2 shareholders for SRL and SA.

• Corporate bank account setup.

Time & Cost

• Processing time: 3 to 6 weeks.

• Cost: $1,500 – $3,000 including legal services.

Post-Registration Steps

• Open a corporate bank account.

• Obtain licenses (if required).

• Register employees in the social security system.

• Tax reporting and accounting (DGII compliance).

Benefits of Registering a Business in the Dominican Republic

✔ 100% foreign ownership allowed – no local partner required.

✔ Low corporate tax (27%) with available incentives.

✔ Minimal bureaucracy and fast processing.

📩 Contact us today to start your business in the Dominican Republic!