The operation of Free Zone Industries in the Dominican Republic is governed by a legal framework defined by Law 8-90 (Free Zones). Capital investment by foreign individuals or entities is ruled by the Foreign Investment Law (16-95).
Our country enjoys the privileges and benefits from the agreements subscribed at: Lome IV, Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) and GSP. We are also benefitiaries of the CBI Textile Enhancement Bill.
Please use the links above for more details on these laws and agreements. You will find links to downloadable documents for each one of these Laws/Agreements, in Word 2000 or PDF format.