Do I Need to Be in the Dominican Republic to Buy Property?

One of the most common misconceptions among foreign buyers is that they must be physically present in the Dominican Republic to purchase real estate. In reality, personal presence is not legally required to complete a property acquisition. Dominican law allows buyers to act through a Special Power of Attorney, granting authority to a local representative—usually […]

Miguel Brache - Attorney at Alter Legal Dominican Republic

Miguel Brache

Law Degree from Pontifica Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Markets Law also from PUCMM. Expert in Civil Law, Real Estate, Corporate Law, Economic Regulation, and Administrative Law. He has extensive experience in private practice in business law, litigation and conflict resolution.

José Alejandro Fernández - Real Estate Attorney Alter Legal

Jose A. Fernández C

A graduate of the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo. Holds a Masters Degree in Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Mediation from the European Institute of Tax Consultancy, Granada, Spain, and a Master Degree in Corporate Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). Expert in Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Conflict Mediation and Tax Advisory. He also has extensive knowledge in Contract Law, Foreign Investment, and Tourism Law. Member of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE).