LA Monumental, Start Auto and AVIAM disqualified from operating by INTRANT

LA Monumental, Start Auto and AVIAM disqualified from operating by INTRANT

Punta Cana, DR.- The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation of the Dominican Republic (INTRANT) reported, through a statement to the tourism and hotel sector of Bávaro and Punta Cana, that it was determined that several companies do not have licenses that enable them to provide transportation services and are disqualified from operating. The … Read more

Organizations in the Dominican Republic express their concerns over border closure with Haiti

Organizations in the Dominican Republic express their concerns over border closure with Haiti

A dozen organizations released a joint statement on Saturday opposing the closure of the Dominican-Haitian border by the Dominican Government. This closure is a response to the construction of an irrigation canal on the Haitian side of the Masacre River. The organizations deny that the canal is a deviation from the river’s channel. The statement … Read more

Reiteration of Travel Warnings by US Embassy in Dominican Republic and Haiti to Avoid Traveling to Neighboring Country

Reiteration of Travel Warnings by US Embassy in Dominican Republic and Haiti to Avoid Traveling to Neighboring Country

The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic and Haiti has reiterated their advisory for their citizens to “not travel” to Haiti. This is due to the border closure ordered by the Dominican Government. The closure is a result of the construction of an irrigation canal that aims to divert water from the Massacre River. … Read more

Arajet’s One-Year Anniversary: 350,000 Passengers Transported and 22 Destination Connections

Arajet’s One-Year Anniversary: 350,000 Passengers Transported and 22 Destination Connections

Santo Domingo, RD.- Arajet, the low-price airline of the Caribbean, celebrated its first anniversary of operations, reporting that it transported more than 350 thousand passengers in that period, managing to connect North, Central and South America with the fleet of aircraft Boeing 737 Max 8 more efficient and with the warmth of Dominican customer service. … Read more

Experts Suggest Assessing Economic Consequences of Border Closure with Haiti

Experts Suggest Assessing Economic Consequences of Border Closure with Haiti

Historically, the commercial exchange between the Dominican Republic and Haiti has been significant compared to other countries in the region. For example, exports to Haiti reached US$ 206.81 million until 2020, making it the third-largest destination for Dominican products after the United States and India. Experts believe that the decision of the Dominican Republic to … Read more

Banana exports suspended by Dominican Republic; aiming to ensure price stability

Banana exports suspended by Dominican Republic; aiming to ensure price stability

The Minister of the Presidency and president of the National Council for Food and Nutritional Sovereignty and Security (Conassan) said that the measure will be reviewed in 30 days. The Minister of the Presidency, Joel Santos Echavarría, led an extraordinary session this Thursday with the National Council for Sovereignty and Food and Nutritional Security (Conassan). … Read more

Haitians refrain from discussing the Massacre River with Dominican media

Haitians refrain from discussing the Massacre River with Dominican media

Haitian residents of “Little Haiti” in the San Carlos sector of the National District declined to discuss the closure of their country’s border, citing their long-term presence in the Dominican Republic. They consider themselves to be on the outskirts of the situation. During a tour of the area, when approached, they vehemently expressed that they … Read more

Optimal Business Structures for Expats Establishing a Business in the Dominican Republic

Optimal Business Structures for Expats Establishing a Business in the Dominican Republic

If you plan to do business in the Dominican Republic, it is important to understand the different business structures available to you. Choosing the right structure will determine your personal responsibility, tax obligations, and how you will operate. Here are the four common business structures in the Dominican Republic: 1. EIRL (Enterprise Individual Limited Liability): … Read more

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