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Legal & Compliance

Dirección General de Migración (DGM)

Residency / immigrationGovernment reference

Contact Information

+1 809-508-2555
migracion.gob.do
Autopista 30 de Mayo esq. Héroes de Luperón, Santo Domingo

Why You Need a Legal & Compliance Professional

Dominican real estate law differs significantly from US, Canadian, and European systems. An independent lawyer protects you from title fraud, undisclosed liens, and contract terms that favor the seller. Title issues are the #1 risk for foreign buyers in the DR.

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About

Issues residence permits for foreign property owners — labor (RT-3), retiree/investor, family-based, and others. Online portal at servicios.migracion.gob.do. Required if you plan to spend more than 6 months/year in DR or pursue residency-linked tax benefits.

Service AreasNationwide (Dominican Republic)

Languages

SpanishEnglish

Questions to Ask

Before engaging a legal & compliance professional, consider asking:

  • Are you fully independent from the seller and the listing agent?
  • How many foreign-buyer transactions have you closed in the past 12 months?
  • What is your flat fee or fee structure? Are there additional costs for title search, notarization, or CONFOTUR verification?
  • Will you provide a written opinion letter on the title status before closing?
  • How do you handle the escrow / fideicomiso process?

Useful Resources

Buying Process GuideReal Estate GlossaryCONFOTUR Tax GuideBack to Directory

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