Latin America & the Caribbean
Opportunities for UK companies
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has the largest GDP in the Caribbean[1]. Tourism, remittances, foreign direct investment, mining revenues, free-trade zones, and telecommunications have helped make the Dominican Republic one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America and the Caribbean include BT, Bupa International, De La Rue, Deloitte, Diageo, Ernst & Young, G4S, Pinewood Studios and Unilever.
The Dominican Republic’s strategic geographic position, ports and airports allow access to the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
UK businesses exporting to the Dominican Republic will find:
- English widely spoken as a business language
- No exchange controls
- Excellent port and airport connectivity
- Open economy with strong appetite for imported goods and technology
- Stable political and economic environment
- Currency stability
- Modern transportation infrastructure
Opportunities in the Dominican Republic for UK companies:
- Food and Drink
- Consumer retail
- Infrastructure
- Energy (Renewable and Conventional)
- Agriculture
