Cross-border investment between Spain and the Dominican Republic is currently experiencing a period of great dynamism. The Dominican Republic is consolidating its position as one of the most attractive destinations in the Caribbean due to its macroeconomic stability, its sectoral incentive regime, and a predictable legal ecosystem. Spain, for its part, continues to be the gateway to the European market and a hub for tourism, technology, and service projects. In this dual context, ISLAW assists real estate investors and companies wishing to purchase, sell, or develop assets and establish companies on both sides of the Atlantic, integrating legal, tax, corporate, and immigration advice within a single team.
What can we do for you? (comprehensive services)
Real estate (purchase, sale, and development)
- Registration and urban planning due diligence: verification of title, encumbrances, demarcation/condominium, boundaries, easements, land use, licenses, and environmental compliance.
- Structuring of the acquisition: selection of vehicle (individual/local company/holding company), guarantees, trusts, price clauses, and staggered payments.
- Closing and registration: notarial coordination, transfer taxes, registration in the Title Registry, post-closing support (services, condominium, administration).
- Development and hospitality: feasibility under CONFOTUR, construction contracts, EPC/PMC, hotel operator, rental pool, and property management.
Contracts and regulatory compliance
- Dominican Republic: incorporation of SRL, SAS, SA, branch or consortiums under Law 479-08; RNC, commercial registry, tax registration, sectoral licenses, and bank account opening.
- Spain: SL/SA, articles of association, shareholders’ register, tax identification number, census registration, Social Security, and risk prevention; processing of visas/UGE authorities where applicable.
Taxation and tax planning
- Mapeo fiscal de la operación (ITBIS/IVA, ISR/IS, IPI, retenciones, precios de transferencia).
- Incentivos y exenciones en Zonas Francas y CONFOTUR para proyectos elegibles.
- Estrategias de repatriación y cash-out: registro de inversión, evidencia de aportes y cumplimiento cambiario para asegurar dividendos y retorno de capital.
Migration of investors and executives
- DR: residency for investment, renters, and retirees (Law 171-07), family reunification, renewals, and naturalization when applicable.
- Spain: design of UGE routes (Law 14/2013): entrepreneur, highly qualified, intra-company transfer; labor and Social Security compliance.
Contracts and regulatory compliance
- Sales, promises, options, deposits, leases, and joint ventures.
- Compliance: money laundering prevention (KYC), criminal compliance, data protection, internal reporting channel.
- Relations with the Administration: permits, licenses, audits, and handling of reports and sanctions.
Conflict resolution
- Negotiation and mediation in disputes relating to sales, construction, leases, or corporate matters.
- Litigation and arbitration at the national and international levels (enforcement of awards/judgments and precautionary measures in Spain and the Dominican Republic).
What sets us apart
Our unique value proposition is practical: we transform the regulatory complexity of each jurisdiction into clear paths to execution. For Spanish investors purchasing property in Punta Cana or Santo Domingo, this means reliable due diligence in terms of registration and urban planning, efficient tax planning, and a notarial closing with no surprises. For a Dominican company opening a subsidiary in Madrid or Barcelona, it means agile corporate incorporation, labor and social security compliance, and an immigration plan tailored to its management team.
Typical project flow (Spain ⇄ DR)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Why ISLAW?
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Are you considering purchasing real estate or setting up your business between Spain and the Dominican Republic? At ISLAW, we turn your plan into a secure, efficient, and compliant operation: due diligence, corporate structure, taxation, visas, and administrative procedures, from start to finish. Contact us today and get a personalized roadmap to close your investment with all the guarantees.