Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘s tax team advises an array of prominent multinational companies and leading banks, including Johnson & Johnson and Citibank, with a strong suit in assisting such clients with the tax issues surrounding the establishment and structuring of their local operations. The team also routinely advises on the tax side of corporate transactions (including cross-border matters), in line with the firm's significant transactional expertise. Jaime Senior, whose practice covers the tax elements of corporate, financing and energy matters, helms the team alongside Marisol Vicens, who has a great deal of experience acting for domestic and foreign companies on the implementation of sophisticated investment projects. At senior associate level, Naomi Rodríguez is a key figure in the group, utilising corporate nous to assist clients with tax transactions.

Fabiola Medina Garnes and Jesús Francos head up the team at Medina Garnes Abogados, which stands out for its prowess in tax litigation, particularly administrative disputes. The team also advises on non-contentious matters such as the tax issues surrounding setting up new businesses and investments, designing tax structures as part of its estate planning work, and regulatory matters. Its client base includes both local and international clients; among the many sector strengths for the group are banking, energy, mining, infrastructure and telecoms. Medina Garnes and Francos both have strong reputations for tax litigation, while Patricia Álvarez – who was promoted to partner in June 2023 – is skilled in transactional tax matters.

Caroline Bonó leads the team at Pellerano Nadal, which offers advice on the full spectrum of tax issues, both within the Dominican Republic and internationally. The group is a go-to for multinationals looking to set up businesses in the country, as well as advising on the tax side of M&A and foreign investments. Aviation, retail, consumer goods, and free zones are among the areas in which the team has expertise. Bonó is a sought-after practitioner when it comes to the development of tax strategies and defending regulated legal entities before the tax authorities in the Dominican Republic, supported by senior associate Eduardo Pellerano, whose practice is focused on tax issues in general business law. Managing partner Luis Rafael Pellerano and Gustavo Mena are also names to note at senior level.

Alburquerque Abogados – Consultores' tax team is praised for its ‘focus on obtaining the best result for the client and efficiently establishing priorities', offering a broad practice which covers tax consulting, tax planning, litigation and the application of tax incentives (such as under the free zone regime). While the group predominantly acts for international companies, its client base also includes domestic companies and high-profile individuals. Managing partner José Manuel Alburquerque Prieto and Gina Alexandra Hernández Vólquez lead the team, which was bolstered by the addition of senior associate Maycar Johanna Mejía Barros from a role in the court system in April 2022.

Guzmán Ariza‘s group, which ‘adapts very well to clients' requirements', advises a diverse client base which includes multinationals and foreign financial services companies on all areas of tax planning, transfer pricing (which is a core area of strength) and regulatory compliance in the Dominican Republic. The team also represents clients in audits by the tax authorities and in tax disputes. Managing partner Fabio Guzmán Saladín and Alfredo Guzmán Saladín lead the team; the pair are proficient in the tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions, and the latter is also noted for his knowledge of tax issues in the real estate and hospitality sectors. The group also benefits from the assistance of tax advisor and certified public accountant Mariano Corral, who is based overseas.

OMG's multidisciplinary team advises on the tax implications of corporate transactions, as well as handling standalone tax planning projects, with the analysis of both  direct and indirect taxation a key part of the group’s work. Practice head Ana Taveras has a strong track record of advising on tax planning for clients in various industries, including energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and tourism, as well as assisting with cross-border transactions. Esperanza Cabral, who has extensive experience in the tax elements of M&A matters, is also a senior name to note. As head of the legal planning practice group, associate Farah Raful is well placed to assist with tax and estate planning.

Pellerano & Herrera has a wealth of experience in tax law, regularly assisting both corporate and individual clients with tax audits and tax planning. Special counsel Isabel Andrickson is a key team member.

López-Grullón Abogados & Consultores‘ tax group is frequently called upon to advise on compliance, the tax structuring of transactions and tax exemptions available in the tourism sector, in addition to representing clients in disputes with the Dominican customs authority. Its diverse client base includes multinational companies from the construction, pharmaceuticals and tobacco industries. The duo leading the team are Maria Cristina Grullón, who has extensive experience in the financial services sphere, and recently promoted partner Gabriel Podestá.

Georges Santoni Recio, Luis Heredia Valenzuela, Jose Maldonado Stark and Román Medina Diplán lead the team at Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti, where the key areas of expertise include compliance with Dominican tax law, personal and corporate income tax, asset taxes, transfers and tax structuring. Praised for its 'practical knowledge of both the legal and fiscal aspects of matters', the team advises both multinationals and local companies. Senior associate Laura Fernández-Peix provides capable support.

Ulises Cabrera particularly stands out for its representation of clients in administrative and judicial appeals relating to tax claims and its advice on tax incentives for foreign investment, as well as advising international companies on the tax issues relating to their establishment in the Dominican Republic. Skilled in the tax aspects of corporate transactions, Mónica Villafaña and José Cruz Campillo head up the team. They are well supported by Heiddy Moronta, who was promoted to partner in April 2022 and is experienced in tax issues related to the sale and acquisition of regulated companies.