Your cause deserves a solid legal foundation
If you wish to create a non-profit association, foundation or NGO in the Dominican Republic, we will accompany you at every stage: from the conception of the name to your sector-specific licensing (habilitación sectorial).
- Bylaws tailored to your mission
- Coordinated procedures and registrations
- Clear guidance without technical jargon
Establish it well from day one
A nonprofit organization requires more than simply gathering a group of people: it demands a registered name, proper bylaws, and registration with various institutions. A mistake at the outset can delay your project for months.
Compliance with Law 122-05
Non-profit associations are governed by Law 122-05. Properly establishing them avoids objections, rejections, and subsequent problems.
A protected and available name
We verify and manage the name with ONAPI from the beginning, so that your organization does not have conflicts with others already registered.
Solid statutes already tailored to your needs
We define purposes, members, governing bodies, assets and dissolution rules, so that the organization functions in an orderly manner.
Trust from donors and allies
A properly registered and authorized entity conveys seriousness to cooperators, companies, public institutions and beneficiaries.
Security for its executives
Clear rules of governance, assemblies, and accountability protect those who run the organization and its members.
Authorization to operate in your sector
If your activity is in education, health or another regulated sector, sector-specific licensing (habilitación sectorial) is what allows you to offer your services with official backing.
From the name to sector-specific licensing
This is the path we will follow together with you. The order and requirements may vary depending on the type of entity and the sector in which it will operate.
Conception and validation of the name
We define the name, verify its availability, and manage the name certificate with ONAPI.
ONAPIDesign of the structure and constitutive documents
We choose between association, foundation or other form, and draft bylaws, minutes of the founding assembly and list of members.
Castillo Cordero TeamIncorporation (RNI)
We prepare and manage the National Incorporation Registry before the Attorney General's Office.
Attorney General's OfficeNational Taxpayer Registry (RNC)
We processed the RNC with the DGII so that the entity can operate and comply with its tax obligations.
DGIIPre-registration and registration at the CASFL
We completed the pre-registration in the SIGASFL system and followed up on the registration with the National Center for the Promotion and Development of Non-Profit Associations.
CASFLsector-specific licensing (habilitación sectorial)
Depending on your activity, we manage the authorization with the competent ministry or body: education, health, agriculture or others.
competent MinistryContinuous operation and compliance
We provide guidance on books, assemblies, updating records and subsequent obligations, and we can support you through a retainer agreement.
AccompanimentWhich structure best suits your project?
Each initiative has a different legal structure. We help you choose the one that best serves your purpose and the people involved.
Non-profit association
People who come together for a common purpose that does not seek profit: community, cultural, educational, sports or trade union.
Foundation
It originates from an asset intended for a purpose of general interest, such as social assistance, education or health.
NGO
The name given to organizations that carry out social impact projects. They are structured as associations or foundations.
Accompaniment from beginning to end
One door for the entire process
We coordinate every institution and every document, so that you can focus on your mission.
Experience in formalization
We know the requirements and the sequence required by each entity, which reduces errors and rework.
Documents drafted by lawyers
Statutes and minutes designed for your mission, not generic formats.
Follow-up to the end
We didn't finish with the constitution: we accompanied him through to the enabling stage and beyond.
Authorization to operate in your field
In addition to registering as an entity, organizations providing services in regulated sectors must obtain authorization from the relevant ministry or agency. We handle the preparation of the application and follow-up.
Education
Authorization before the Ministry of Education through its Division of Management of Non-Profit Associations and the Joint Authorization Commission.
Health
Compliance with health sector requirements for organizations that provide health assistance, care or programs.
Other sectors
Agriculture, community development and other areas with their own regulations, according to the activity of your organization.
The required documents vary depending on the institution; for example, the Ministry of Education requires bylaws, a list of members, RNC (National Taxpayer Registry), DGII (General Directorate of Internal Taxes) certification, and ONAPI (National Office of Industrial Property) certification, among others. Official information: CASFL y Ministry of Education.
Let's talk about your organization
Tell us about your mission, who will be involved, and in which sector you wish to operate. We will explain the scope and costs before starting any procedures.
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