Can Foreigners Open a Bank Account in the Dominican Republic?

Foreign nationals are legally permitted to open bank accounts in the Dominican Republic, but the process is subject to strict compliance requirements. Dominican banks are highly regulated and apply robust know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering standards. Opening a bank account typically requires documentation evidencing identity, legal status, source of funds, and economic ties to the […]

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.

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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).