Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
Band 4
Contact number
+1 (809) 255-0980About
Provided by Guzmán Ariza Abogados
Guzmán Ariza has extensive experience counseling clients, both commercial entities and individuals, in all stages of their business ventures in the Dominican Republic, the largest economy of Central America and the Caribbean. As such, our team of lawyers advise local and international clients in organizing start-ups, managing risks while growing in the local or international markets, incorporating new partners into their ventures, seeking funding for expanding operations, or just helping them in complying with all local laws that relate to doing business in the Dominican Republic.
Our expert team of lawyers can offer you a broad spectrum of services:
Incorporation of Dominican companies
Incorporation of offshore companies
Bankruptcy and restructuring
Installation of branches in the Dominican Republic
Joint ventures
Corporate governance
Annual and extraordinary shareholders and partners´ meetings
Management duties and liabilities
Business and corporate acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions
Divestments
Due diligence
Private and public offerings of securities
Liquidation and dissolution of companies
Business contracts (distribution agreements, franchises)
General advice on corporate structures to ensure good corporate governance throughout the life of your business
Chambers Review
Guzmán Ariza Abogados houses a noteworthy corporate and commercial practice handling company incorporations, restructuring and M&A transactions, in addition to corporate and acquisition finance. The team also advises on free trade zone regulations and the tax implications of transactions.
Fabio Guzmán Saladín and Alfredo Guzmán Saladín are key client contacts at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Guzmán Ariza Abogados acted as local counsel for The Walt Disney Company, advising on the corporate structure for the production of a television series to be filmed in the Dominican Republic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Guzmán Ariza has flawless communication with its clients. The lawyers return every single phone call and email on time. They are always one step ahead and keep us updated."
"Guzmán Ariza has flawless communication with its clients. The lawyers return every single phone call and email on time. They are always one step ahead and keep us updated."
Members
Provided by Guzmán Ariza Abogados
Industries
Provided by Guzmán Ariza Abogados
Agroforestry
Aviation
Banking
Energy
Entertainment
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Mining
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
Real Estate
Sports
Technology
Telecommunications
Tourism