Dominican republic Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in dominican republic, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
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The DR has few market access issues.  A common market entry option is to appoint an agent or distributor in the DR, with the assistance of local legal counsel to ensure that representation agreements can be terminated for non-performance and that the necessary protections are included. Licensing agreements and franchises can also be successful. Because of the DR’s proximity to the United States and ease of air travel, the optimal market entry method is through a coordinated strategy that includes personally visiting potential partners or distributors in the DR.  Image removed.

Forging relationships with well-connected, reputable, and established players is key to finding a good partner.  Despite strong people-to-people ties between the nations, English is not widely spoken in the DR.  U.S. exporters should be prepared to provide all promotional materials in Spanish.  Good after-sales service is a pre-requisite to successfully conduct business in the country.

The Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo offers a range of business matchmaking services, including virtual business meetings and introductions, to help U.S. exporters connect with suitable and qualified representatives, distributors, and partners in the DR and the wider Caribbean region.

To learn more about how the U.S. Embassy can assist you in doing business in the DR and Caribbean region, please visit our website or contact us through e-mail at Office.SantoDomingo@trade.gov.

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