Corporate Law
Company Formation Cost Estimator.
Estimate government fees, notarial costs, and professional fees to incorporate a company or register a foreign branch in the Dominican Republic under Ley 479-08, with our free Company Formation Cost Estimator.
Ley 479-08 — Sociedades Comerciales
CCPSD — Registro Mercantil
DGII — RNC
How to use this Dominican Republic company formation cost estimator
Select the entity type (SRL, EIRL, or SA), enter the authorized capital and number of shareholders, and toggle any optional services. This Dominican Republic company formation cost estimator calculates government fees (ONAPI, CCPSD, DGII), attorney fees, and optional costs such as trademark registration, foreign investment registration at the Banco Central (Ley 16-95), and AML compliance officer designation under Ley 155-17. All figures are based on current official fee schedules under Ley 479-08.
Entity Type
SRL
Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada
The Dominican equivalent of a U.S. LLC. Most common structure for foreign investors. 2–50 members. Flexible governance, no board required.
Min. capital: RD$100,000
EIRL
Empresa Individual de Responsabilidad Limitada
Single-member limited liability company. Ideal for solo entrepreneurs or freelancers operating formally. No co-owners required.
Min. capital: RD$100,000
SA
Sociedad Anónima
For larger or publicly-traded entities. Min. 2 shareholders, Board of Directors required. Preferred for institutional investors.
Min. capital: RD$30,000,000
Parameters
Minimum for SRL: RD$100,000
Optional Services
Prior art search — distinctive signs (ONAPI)
Verifies availability before filing a trademark or commercial name application.
Trademark registration — ONAPI, 1 mark
Full brand protection — 1 mark, Class 1–45 (Clasificación de Niza). RD$8,740 official fees.
Bank account opening assistance
Assistance with documentation and bank introduction.
Foreign investment registration — Central Bank (BCRD)
Required for foreign investors under Ley 16-95, Art. 4. Must be filed within 90 days of investment.
Exclusive distributor / agent registration — Central Bank (Ley 173-66)
Registration as exclusive distributor, agent, or concessionaire. Filed at the Banco Central under Ley 173-66. Attorney fees: USD$5,000 flat.
AML / Compliance Officer designation (UAF)
Required for regulated activities under Ley 155-17.
Frequently asked questions
Total cost for an SRL typically ranges from RD$50,000 to RD$120,000 depending on authorized capital and optional services, including ONAPI registration, CCPSD Registro Mercantil fees, DGII RNC (free), and attorney fees.
The minimum authorized capital for an SRL under Ley 479-08 is RD$100,000. For an SA (Sociedad Anónima) it is RD$30,000,000. For an EIRL it is also RD$100,000.
Company formation typically takes 10–20 business days: ONAPI commercial name registration 5–7 business days; CCPSD Registro Mercantil 3–7 business days; DGII RNC usually within 5 business days.
Yes. Dominican law allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors under Ley 16-95 on Foreign Investment. Foreigners may form an SRL, SA, or EIRL with full ownership. Certain restricted sectors have specific foreign ownership limits.
An SRL has 2–50 members, minimum capital RD$100,000, and flexible governance — no board required. An SA requires at least 2 shareholders, a Board of Directors, and minimum capital of RD$30,000,000. SRLs are preferred by foreign investors for simplicity.