Dominican Republic - Joint Ventures/LicensingD.R. - Joint Ventures/Licensing
There is considerable joint venture/licensing activity in the Dominican Republic, including both manufacturing and services. The Foreign Investment Law (16-95) provides opportunities in this area. Before negotiating a joint venture or licensing partnership, legal counsel should be consulted to minimize potential conflicts, unexpected taxes, withholding expenses on royalties, contributions to capital and related aspects of these ventures.
For steps to establish an office through incorporation of a local subsidiary (other than free-zone investments governed by Law 8-90), please contact the U.S. Commercial Service in Santo Domingo for a list of local lawyers knowledgeable of such legislation. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
For steps to establish an office through incorporation of a local subsidiary (other than free-zone investments governed by Law 8-90), please contact the U.S. Commercial Service in Santo Domingo for a list of local lawyers knowledgeable of such legislation. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.