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Frequently Asked Questions
ProDominicana is the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic, a public, autonomous, and decentralized institution created to promote and facilitate the export of goods and services, as well as foreign investment in the country.
ProDominicana's mission is to promote sustainable development of foreign trade and foreign direct investment in the Dominican Republic, thereby contributing to economic growth and job creation.
ProDominicana offers a wide range of services to support companies interested in exporting and investing in the Dominican Republic. This includes advice on export and investment processes, identification of business opportunities, facilitation of business contacts, promotion of Dominican products and services in international markets, among others.
You can contact ProDominicana through the following means:
- By email: [email protected]
- By phone: (809) 530-5505
- Visiting their offices at Avenida 27 de Febrero esquina Avenida Gregorio Luperón, Plaza de la Bandera, Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic.
ProDominicana's objective is to promote the economic development of the country by promoting exports and attracting investments, thereby increasing the competitiveness of Dominican companies in international markets.
It is defined as contributions from abroad, owned by foreign individuals or legal entities or by national individuals residing overseas, to the capital of a company operating within the national territory.
Before starting to export, you must complete a detailed process. The steps are outlined in the following link, which provides access to the document Practical Guide/How to Get Started in Exports, where the necessary procedures are explained
It is the process by which a foreign company or legal entity submits an application to the CEI-RD (Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic) regarding its investment. Once the file is evaluated and validated, a Certificate of Registration of Foreign Investment and/or Technology Transfer is issued, as established by Law No. 16-95 and its Implementing Regulations.
A free trade agreement (FTA) is a commercial agreement that expands the market for goods and services, promoting and facilitating investments between the member countries of the agreement. A free trade agreement or treaty (FTA) involves the elimination or substantial reduction of import tariffs on goods from the member countries, as well as agreements on services.
No, the Dominican Republic is not a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It has only signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with CARICOM, which enables the exchange of goods and services under a framework of reciprocal trade preferences with the countries that are part of the trade agreement.
