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Maritime Accidents: A Practical Perspective in the Dominican Republic

January 11, 2024

Maritime activities' legal and practical aspects, including accidents and pending legislation for improved regulation in the Dominican Republic.

Acquisition of Own Shares by a Dominican Commercial Company

December 13, 2023

Law governs companies' purchase of own shares, requires shareholder approval, limits on capital, and financial sources.

Distribution Contract in Light of Law 173 of 1966 and DR-CAFTA

December 10, 2023

Law 173 safeguards local importers' interests; DR-CAFTA adjusts its rules for contracts with US involvement.

Foreign Real Estate Investment in the Dominican Republic

December 28, 2023

The Dominican Republic offers favorable conditions for foreign investors, including equal treatment, tax incentives, and efficient registration processes.

Precautionary Measures for the Protection of Credit Originating from a Foreign Court Decision

January 23, 2024

The Dominican legal system permits foreign creditors to safeguard their credit by seizing assets of local debtors through court-approved measures based on foreign judgments.

Guide to Trademark Registration in the Dominican Republic

January 22, 2024

Registering a trademark in the Dominican Republic involves submission, review, publication, possible objections, and renewal every 10 years.

Civil and Commercial Litigation in the Dominican Republic

January 15, 2024

Dominican legal system, rooted in French law, prioritizes written evidence and judge's discretion in civil litigation, ensuring thorough deliberation.

Basic Aspects of Regulating Foreign Companies in the Dominican Republic

December 13, 2023

Compliance with Mercantile Registry, tax registration, and establishing a local address are requirements for foreign firms operating in the Dominican Republic, ensuring adherence to national regulations.

Possible Improvements to the Forced Expropriation Regime

December 24, 2023

Reforming expropriation laws to ensure fairness in property rights protection, balancing social interests with individual rights, addressing procedural deficiencies, and facilitating private investment for national development.

Sanitary Registration in the Dominican Republic

December 3, 2023

Sanitary registrations in Dominican Republic, overseen by Health Ministry, require compliance with specific requirements for pharmaceuticals, natural products, household items, and foods. DIGEMAPS aims to simplify registration, though current backlog causes delays.

How Establish and Operate with a Foreign Company

January 11, 2024

Foreign companies in the Dominican Republic must register with the Mercantile Registry, National Taxpayer Registry. and establish domicile. Compliance with labor and migratory regulations is required. Exemptions exist for management roles, and consulting firms must seek permission to meet quotas

Precautionary Measures for the Protection of Credit Originated in a Foreign Judgment

January 22, 2024

The Dominican legal system enables foreign creditors to secure their credit via a provisional judicial mortgage on a debtor's assets. Procedures, including legalizing and translating the foreign court decision, are outlined in the Civil Procedure Code.

Consumer Protection: The Removal of Defective Products

December 24, 2023

Multinational exporters to Latin America, including the Dominican Republic, must adhere to consumer protection laws (Act 385 of 2005 and Decree 236-08). Regulations require prompt withdrawal of defective products, with penalties for non-compliance.

Dominican Republic Trademark Registration Guide

December 3, 2023

In the Dominican Republic, trademark registration operates on a "first in time, first in law" basis. The process involves classifying goods or services, meeting specific requirements, and submitting to an examination, publication, and possible opposition.

Requirement to Opt for Dominican Republic Citizenship by Investment

December 13, 2023

We explain the basics on how to obtain Dominican Republic citizenship through investment, applicants must fulfill a comprehensive set of requirements. These include submitting an application, providing various personal and financial documents.

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