International Trademark Classification 13th Edition

The Nice International Classification Thirteenth Edition entered in force in the Dominican Republic on January 1st, 2026. In this regard, the Classification establishes, among other items, the following: First: Goods and services will not be considered similar, solely for being in the same category; Second:Goods and services will only be considered different by appearing in […]

Dominican Free Zones Minimum Wage 2026

Free Zone Minimum Wage in the Dominican Republic: What Employers Must Pay in 2026 Labor is the largest recurring cost of most free zone operations in the Dominican Republic, and it is the one line item the government resets by resolution, not by negotiation with each employer. For companies budgeting a nearshoring move, getting the […]