Mining in the Dominican Republic is governed by a layered legal framework that combines constitutional principles, a mining law now more than fifty years old, and a set of technical regulations. Understanding that framework is the starting point for any company — domestic or foreign — considering an investment in the sector.
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By Virgilio Santana Ripoll
A person has worked for thirty or forty years. They own a home, several properties, business interests, investments, and perhaps assets abroad. Then a seemingly simple question arises: Continue reading “Estate Planning Trust or Will: Two Different Ways to Protect and Transfer Assets in the Dominican Republic”
By Virgilio Santana Ripoll
Few legal decisions are as personal as deciding what will happen to our assets after death. However, in the Dominican Republic, there is still a certain cultural reluctance to discuss wills. The decision is put off, in the hope that “the children will come to an agreement,” or it is simply assumed that the law will adequately resolve any unresolved matters we leave behind. Continue reading “Wills in the Dominican Republic: Between the Deceased’s Wishes and the Limits of the Law”
Yes, you may be able to get divorced in the Dominican Republic even if you do not know where your spouse is. Learn how the process works and what legal steps are required.
Many people purchase land or property in the Dominican Republic without fully understanding whether that asset has been properly individualized. This is where a key legal concept comes into play: the deslinde (land surveying process).
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In the financial and legal world, there is a common mistake that can cost time, money, and peace of mind: assuming that all debts should be handled the same way. The reality is very different.
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Many people believe that once the divorce is signed, everything ends there. But the reality is different. There are processes that remain open and, if not handled in time, can lead to legal conflicts later on.
Owning a vessel in the Dominican Republic is not only an investment, it also involves legal risks that many people are unaware of… until it is too late.
Imagine opening your bank account and realizing you can’t use your money. You can’t withdraw, transfer, or make any transactions. This happens when a bank account is frozen (seized), a situation more common than many people think in the Dominican Republic.
For many people, changing their last name sounds like a personal decision.
Something simple. Something that should depend only on what you want.
But in the Dominican Republic… it doesn’t work that way.