The Dominican Republic is a country that progresses and advances. The facts show that the country has been growing in the last several years, in a consistent manner in all areas. A careful look at the economic indicators shows that this growth has been sustained and indicates that the Dominican economy is dynamic.

An increasing number of corporate transactions involving foreign entities are taking place in the Dominican Republic. This ranges from Mergers and Acquisitions to investments in important – and growing- Dominican industries including mining, construction, insurance and the project fi nance of hydroelectric facilities, power plants and parts. The country is also seeing more securitization of corporate receivables and other assets.

The legal environment for these and similar types of corporate fi nancings is quite favorable, as a wide range of laws have been revised or enacted in recent years to promote foreign investment.

The Dominican Republic is a country that is recognized for the political stability and social peace that it enjoys; the warmth with which it opens its doors and its heart to receive those who visit it; and the emotion with which it prepares itself to receive them.

In this legal guide, Pellerano & Herrera presents to its readers the information that will help them to identify investment opportunities in the country’s different industries, along with the laws and regulations that govern such investments and the ability of individuals who are not citizens to live and carry out commercial and business activities in the country.