1. Potential investors: Getting Started. If you are considering investment in the Dominican Republic, here are some steps you may wish to consider as you get started: Register with the U. Embassy: if you are planning a visit to consider investment, let us know by sending an email to the contact addresses at the top of this page. Review the Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements and the Department of Commerce’s Country Commercial Guides for the latest analysis of the economic and political conditions in the Dominican Republic. Participate in a Direct Line webinar for information on market opportunities provided by Ambassadors and local experts.
Visit the Dominican Republic’s export. gov page to get an overview of economic conditions and opportunities. Access the U. S. Commercial Service Market Research Library containing more than 100, 000 industry and country-specific market reports, authored by our specialists working in overseas posts. 2. Contact Information and Links for Assistance: Contact your local U. Export Assistance Center for advice and support on exporting to the Dominican Republic.
Contact a Trade Specialist Near You Contact your local Small Business Development Center (SBDCs) Starting a business can be a challenge, but there is help for you in your area. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are partnerships primarily between the government and colleges/universities administered by the Small Business Administration and aims at giving educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Contact in-country business support organizations such as the American Chamber of Commerce – DR (AMCHAM-DR), the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce and Production, the Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Production and the National Council of Private Enterprises (CONEP).
Add Commercial and Agricultural Specialists to your mailing lists: we are always happy to stay informed. Send emails to contact addresses at the top of this page. Set up a meeting with our economic or commercial team to discuss any issues that arise. Contact information is listed at the top of this page. 3. Working in the Dominican Republic In this section you will find information on business visas, travel advisories, and anti-corruption tools. Business Visas For information on obtaining a visa to visit the Dominican Republic, visit the website of the Dominican Embassy in the United States.
Subscribe to our embassy Facebook page at facebook. com/EmbajadaUSASantoDomingo or Twitter feed @embajadausaenrd. 2. Current Investors: Staying Connected If you are a current U. investor in the Dominican Republic, the U. Embassy wants to stay in touch. Here are a few steps you can take to keep the channels of communication open: Register with the U. Embassy: if you are active in the Dominican Republic, let us know by sending an email to the contact addresses at the top of this page.
Identify leads on active and potential projects funded by multilateral development banks with the Department of State’s Business Information Database System (BIDS). Visit host country resources. Contact local U. business support organizations, such as the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic.
Getting Started in the Dominican RepublicPlease visit the export. gov page on the Dominican Republic for an overview of economic conditions and opportunities in the region. I – Exporting to the Dominican Republic Getting Started If you are considering doing business in the Dominican Republic, here are some steps you may wish to consider as you get started: 1.
Make use of business matchmaking services: Whether you’re looking to make your first export sale or expand your business in this market, we offer the trade counseling, market intelligence, business matchmaking, and commercial diplomacy you need to connect with lucrative business opportunities. II – Investing in the Dominican Republic This section provides information for current and potential investors in the Dominican Republic.