Next Generation Partners

Tax in Dominican Republic

Guzmán Ariza

Guzmán Ariza is recognised for its comprehensive tax advisory capabilities in the Dominican Republic, offering the full spectrum of services across tax planning, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance mandates. Key services include guidance on tax obligations, the preparation and filing of tax returns, and representation in fiscal audits. The team also handles administrative and judicial proceedings related to disputes with tax authorities. Fabio Guzmán Saladín heads up the corporate and tax department, and leads alongside Alfredo Guzman Saladin, who has experience in tax structuring work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fabio Guzmán Saladín; Alfredo Guzmán Saladín


Les références

‘Good team that helped with multiple ideas on structuring.’

‘Very co-operative and quick to respond.’

Principaux clients

Goldquest Dominicana


CIFA


ChrysCapital / GeBBS Healthcare Solutions


Systra Group


Brinkmann & Partners


George Nader/Nader Enterprises


Likewize


Johnson


Digital Works Group


Francisco Martinez Group


ADELCA


Silva International Investments


Zona Franca Las Americas


FARMACONAL


Fiscal Back Office: Fastenal/Wolverine


Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández fields a notable tax practice, advising clients on standalone tax matters and tax issues within broader corporate and commercial transactions. The firm has recently assisted major technology companies navigating the proposed VAT regulations on offshore digital services, and routinely supports clients with corporate structuring work, tax exemption authorisations, and securing special rulings from the tax administration, as well as managing the creation and implementation of free trade zones. Jaime Senior and group head Marisol Vicens handle the majority of the firm's tax matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marisol Vicens


Les références

‘Headrick is a full-service firm. Their level of efficiency distinguishes them by providing quick and comprehensive responses to clients. Their team’s knowledge and broad understanding of the problems and situations presented allow clients to make informed decisions on the tax issues at hand, based on the opinions provided.’

‘Quick responses and problem resolution.’

Principaux clients

Sika


Asociación Nacional de Jóvenes Empresarios (ANJE)


GTS France – Thales


Playa Hotels and Resorts


Comercializadora Justo Cabal


Atlantic Free Zone


Grupo Campollo


Grupo Santa Cruz (Banco Santa Cruz)


Academia Nacional de Béisbol Amateur de la República Dominicana (ANBARD)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dominican Republic on tax matters, including assistance regarding available exemptions under Dominican tax regulations, in connection with the Church’s establishment of community centres.
  • Advised Playa Hotels & Resorts in connection with the sale of the Hotel Jewel Punta Cana, including representing the client before the Tax Administration on negotiations relating to the capital gains tax due and securing a capital gains ruling.

Pellerano Nadal

Pellerano Nadal‘s tax department is recognised for its expertise across corporate and individual tax matters, particularly tax issues relating to acquisitions, reorganisations and financing transactions. The firm also has a notable reputation in contentious tax matters, representing clients in audits and tax litigation. Recent highlights include advising Medline Industries on the tax aspects of its bid to acquire a spinoff of Ecolab, focusing on capital gains liabilities, tax-efficient asset transfers, and transfer pricing issues related to the integration of the acquired operations. Luis Pellerano leads the team and is supported by Marielle Garrigó and Caroline Bonó.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luis Rafael Pellerano


Principaux clients

Caribbean Transmission Company


Gomez Camargo


ProPedernales


Medline Industries


Thuasne Participation


Interamerican Development Bank


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Medline Industries with managing the tax implications of its corporate restructuring.

Castillo y Castillo

Castillo y Castillo‘s tax practice handles mandates across compliance, planning and litigation work, advising established businesses on the tax implications of their corporate operations; the firm also regularly assists with tax-efficient structuring, audit preparation and disputes before the Dominican Tax Authority. Director of tax Sylvio Hodos has extensive experience in tax law, advising on tax-efficient structures and successfully representing clients in tax disputes across the real estate, energy, telecoms, construction, and tourism sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sylvio Hodos


Les références

‘ The firm stands out for its ability to handle issues and offer viable solutions.’

Principaux clients

Hospiten


Bouygues Energies et Services


Dolphin Explorer


Sivory Punta Cana Beach Hotel


Riu Hotels


Hatch Associates International


GB Energy


Tui Dominicana


KIO Networks


Sky Dominicana


Grupo Sampol


DGII


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully defended Tui Dominicana before the Administrative Superior Court, regarding a tax appeal involving $5m of income taxes and VAT allegedly unpaid.
  • Successfully defended Riu Hotels before the Administrative Superior Court, regarding a tax appeal involving over $5m of income taxes allegedly unpaid.

Medina Garnes Abogados

Medina Garnes Abogados fields a strong tax practice, with specific experience in contentious matters. The department, led by litigator Fabiola Medina Garnes, advises domestic and international clients across the banking, energy, mining, infrastructure and telecoms sectors. The team represents clients in Tax Administration assessments, negotiations and correspondence, and also handles tax-efficient structuring for investments and estate planning. Jesús Francos Rodríguez has a notable track record in administrative litigation, and Patricia Álvarez also contributes to the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fabiola Medina Garnes; Jesús Francos Rodríguez; Patricia Alvarez


Les références

‘It’s a dedicated, committed team that creates valuable collaborations with other professionals to provide comprehensive solutions to clients, even beyond the legal field. We love this about Medina Garnes.’

‘They provide clear solutions and alternatives for decision-making, making clients feel confident by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter and confidence in their positions.’

‘The firm handles our company’s tax matters with great technical skill and professionalism. We have received a great deal of security and assurance from the services they have provided, and their efforts have yielded the expected results. As a team, they operate in a very organized manner.’

Principaux clients

Cervecería Nacional Dominicana (CND)


Inversiones Anam


Link Partners


Dufry (Inversiones Tunc Republica Dominicana)


Philip Morris Dominicana


Inversiones Behalde/Cemex Dominicana


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Inversiones Tunc Republica Dominicana with a negotiation with the Directorate of Customs of the Dominican Republic (DGA) regarding the tax periods of 2021-2022.
  • Acted for Phillip Morris Dominicana against the Tax Administration (DGII) in the appeal of a resolution that ordered the registration of a guarantee over 579 motor vehicles of the company.
  • Assisting Inversiones Behalde/Cemex with all the tax aspects involved in a corporate reorganisation that involved the sale of a debt of the company, the capitalisation of debt in the name of Cemex España and increase of capital, as well as the sale of shares of the company.

OMG

OMG's tax team provides advice on direct and indirect taxation, with a focus on organisational structures and compliance. The team handles tax planning work, both as standalone projects and as part of broader mandates. The team’s work covers transactional structuring issues, compliance matters, and tax-related disputes. Ana Taveras heads up the team and is an expert in tax advisory work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ana Taveras


Principaux clients

Fideicomiso para el Desarrollo Económico y Social de la Zona de Punta Bergantin


Vinícola del Norte


Consorcio de Tarjetas Dominicanas (CARDNET)


Meliá Hotels International


JP Morgan Chase Bank


GCS Enterprise


San Pedro Bio-Energy


Putney Capital Management


Inicia


Metaldom


Planeta Azul


Alere Advisors


Terra RD Partners


SPV-VE


Haina Investment


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising on the legal framework, capital raises, permits, and stakeholder negotiations for Punta Bergantín, a public trust developing a tourism, film, and innovation hub in Monte Llano, Puerto Plata.
  • Engaged by ROS to design a legal structure aimed at optimising the management of private funds for disaster recovery.
  • Advised GCS on a transaction that entailed the sale of 100% of GCS’ parent company to Grupo Popular.

Pellerano & Herrera

Pellerano & Herrera‘s tax department advises its international client base on tax planning issues, compliance work and dispute resolution, with mandates spanning the real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods industries. The team regularly supports foreign investors entering or exiting the Dominican market and is active in free zone advisory work, tax audits, and customs litigation. Specialist tax counsel Miguel Ortiz has dual expertise in law and accounting, and is noted for his knowledge of local and international finance-driven tax structures. Carolina León leads the team’s strategic development and maintains a broad advisory practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Carolina León; Miguel Ortiz


Les références

‘ The team has a combination of three attributes: capability, experience and customer service.’

Principaux clients

Wartsila Dominicana


Gerdau


Grupo RADONI


EMnify


Concentrix Corporation


Philips Medical Systems Netherlands


Nevada Gold Mines


Baptist Health


Mercedes Benz


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Gerdau, a Brazilian global steel manufacturer, on the $205m sale of its 100% stake in Complejo Metalúrgico Metaldom to Grupo Inicia.
  • Representing Wärtsilä Dominicana in two tax-related legal proceedings challenging $936,000 in penalties imposed by the Dominican tax authority (DGII) due to discrepancies between tax estimates and reported commercial activities.
  • Advising a leading US supplier of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction on its $3.6m establishment in the Dominican Republic’s free zone sector.

Ulises Cabrera

Ulises Cabrera’s tax practice is active in both advisory and contentious matters, with recent instructions spanning cross-border structuring work, tax incentives, transfer pricing matters, and high-value disputes. The team advises clients across the free zone, fintech, infrastructure, and mining spaces, and recent highlights include advising AERODOM on the $2.15bn extension of its airport concession, handling the tax structuring, incentives, and compliance issues. Heiddy Moronta is noted for her tax structuring work on major corporate transactions. José Cruz Campillo focuses on tax litigation and dispute resolution, while group head Mónica Villafaña is involved in foreign investment structuring mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mónica Villafaña


Les références

‘It’s a well-trained team with extensive experience in Dominican law.’

‘It stands out from its competitors due to its market experience and the simplicity with which it resolves cases. Its best qualities are its speed, close follow-up, and extensive knowledge. Mónica Villafaña has been a great leader, providing solutions to the most difficult situations we’ve encountered.’

Principaux clients

Adama CropScience


AERODOM – Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Vinci Airports)


Alvest Equipment Services


Arrend Leasing Group


Autozama


Becton, Dickinson and Company


Carol Morgan School of Santo Domingo


CCS Companies


Ebanx


EnviroGold (Las Lagunas)


Fresenius Medical Care


Goodyear International


Grupo Harmony


LocalPayments


Productos Familia


Siemens Energy


Siemens Mobility


Solugenix Corporation


SunMind


Takeda Pharmaceuticals


TLC Associates


TotalEnergies Marketing Dominicana


Urban Justice Center


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised BD on its $4.2bn acquisition, ensuring compliance and tax optimisation for the $1.6bn Dominican segment.
  • Advised AERODOM on its concession renewal, ensuring tax compliance and regulatory alignment for its six international airports.
  • Advising on Arrend Leasing Group’s Dominican entry, ensuring tax compliance and strategic alignment.

Alburquerque Abogados – Consultores

Alburquerque Abogados – Consultores has a notable reputation for providing tax advice on both domestic and cross-border matters. The firm’s tax team is regularly engaged by multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals, and prominent Dominican families for its expertise in tax consulting issues, corporate reorganisations, international tax treaties, and administrative appeals. José Manuel Alburquerque Prieto leads the practice, while Gina Alexandra Hernández Vólquez co-leads across the firm's tax matters. Miguel Gil Medina is a key associate in the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

José Manuel Alburquerque Prieto; Gina Alexandra Hernández Vólquez


Autres avocats clés:

Miguel Gil Medina


Les références

‘They have excellent command of the areas of law.’

‘Integrity and customer service.’

Principaux clients

Mar Del Rey Beach & Tennis Club


Arriol Manufacturas


Vaughan Butts


Tui Dominicana


Groven Sunbeach Residency


Inversiones Naschtia


Redolin


Etc Services


Principaux dossiers


  • Conducted due diligence to identify tax issues hindering operations for Mar del Rey Beach & Tennis Club.
  • Addressed overdue tax filings, investigated property valuation discrepancies, and liaised with tax authorities to correct the valuation for Inversiones Naschtia.
  • Represented Redolin in the conciliation process, appealing the penalties and addressing an debt certificate issued without a finalised decision.

Jiménez Peña

Jiménez Peña‘s tax practice advises multinational corporations, investors, and local entities on a broad range of tax matters. The team has notable expertise in tax structuring work, regulatory compliance issues, and the tax aspects of M&A, corporate reorganisations, and cross-border investments. The practice also assists with audits, administrative appeals, and contentious proceedings before the tax authorities. Led by a team of experienced partners, including Marcos J. Peña and Jennifer Beauchamps, the department also includes Luis Julio Jiménez and Katherine Rosa.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luis Julio Jiménez; Katherine Rosa; Marcos J. Peña; Jennifer Beauchamps


Principaux clients

Whitedrago Hotel Management


Washington Nationals


Karpower International


Inversiones Vilazul


La Estancia Hotel and Residences


North Shore Land Holdings


Pereyra & Asociados

Pereyra & Asociados advises on a broad range of tax matters and supports clients with structuring transactions to minimise tax exposure while ensuring compliance with local regulations. The team also represents clients in contentious matters, with experienced litigators handling disputes before the tax authorities. Luis Miguel Pereyra and Emma Mejía Batlle lead the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luis Miguel Pereyra; Emma Mejía Batlle


Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti

Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti’s tax practice, which sits within the firm’s business law department, advises local and international clients on the full scope of Dominican tax law. The team handles matters involving corporate and personal income tax, asset tax, patrimonial structuring issues, and the tax aspects of business operations and investments; it also advises on compliance duties for withholding agents and employers. Georges Santoni Recio, Ariel Jáquez Nuñez and José Maldonado Stark are the key lawyers in the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Georges Santoni Recio; José Maldonado Stark


Les références

‘Ariel Jaquez is very professional and highly skilled in all aspects of negotiations.’

‘Capable lawyers with in-depth and up-to-date technical knowledge.’