Over 15 years guiding foreign investors buying in Cap Cana. The Dominican Constitution lets you acquire property with the same rights as a national, but the safety of that purchase depends on prior due diligence: the legal-status certification of the Certificate of Title, the review of encumbrances, and the correct tax structure. Lawyers and accountants on the same team review your operation under Law 108-05 on Real Estate Registry before the first dollar is committed.
We review your tax and asset situation and the property's legal-status certification before you sign the promise-of-sale agreement.
You reach the definitive sale agreement knowing which clauses to fight for and which to accept, with the title already verified at the Title Registry.
Lawyers and accountants in parallel, assessing whether to acquire as an individual or through a corporate vehicle, and whether the project qualifies for the CONFOTUR regime.
Before speaking with a real estate agent, we review your tax situation in your home country, request the property's legal-status certification, and define the acquisition structure.
We design the acquisition vehicle, assess CONFOTUR eligibility, and if incorporating a company is advisable, we have it ready before the first commitment.
We audit the Certificate of Title, encumbrances, survey status, condominium regulations (Law 5038), and conditions of use. We review every clause and negotiate the terms that protect your investment.
We coordinate the definitive sale agreement, the registration of the new Certificate of Title at the Title Registry, and tax settlement. We remain available for residency, succession, and future asset restructuring.
Because buying real estate in the Dominican Republic involves legal requirements, title structures, and tax conditions that vary depending on the property type and the buyer’s profile. A specialized lawyer verifies that the transaction is safe, that the structure is tax-efficient, and that no detail of the contract compromises your investment in the future.
Ideally, you should do so before any formal conversation with agents or developers. This way, you define the most convenient structure for the acquisition from the start, verify market conditions with legal criteria, and arrive at the negotiation with a solid and informed position. Speaking with your lawyer first saves you from later corrections that are usually expensive.
Yes. Between 90% and 95% of our clientele comes from the United States and Canada, with a concentration in Georgia, the Carolinas, New York, Florida, Toronto, Ontario, Calgary, and Montreal. The team operates in English and Spanish to assist you in the language you feel most comfortable using when making decisions of this magnitude.
The main ones are the real estate transfer tax and the annual property tax. The Dominican Republic offers specific exemptions and facilities for investors under certain schemes that should be evaluated before structuring the purchase. Prior tax planning can represent significant savings over the life of the asset.
The integration of legal and accounting services in the same team with over 15 years of specialized practice in foreign investment. Legal advice and tax planning advance in parallel from day one because both are inseparable in a high-value real estate transaction. The client receives a complete vision from the beginning.
Yes, and in many cases, it is the most convenient structure from an asset and tax perspective. The choice between a personal purchase, a local company, or an international corporate vehicle depends on your tax situation, long-term goals, and the use you will give the property. It is one of the first questions we address in the initial consultation.
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