Attorney Ana Maria Duverge in front of Milan Cathedral

Business Transfer and Relocation

Legal and strategic assistance for relocate, expand, or internationalize your business abroad

I work alongside entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, investors, professionals, and families to plan and manage business succession, international expansion, and relocation between Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the Dominican Republic. Together, we develop a comprehensive plan that integrates the individual, the family, the business, and their assets.

Before relocating a business abroad, it is necessary to understand the entire project

Relocating or expanding a business to another country involves more than just incorporating a company or finding a place of business.

A process of internationalization or relocation simultaneously affects the entrepreneur’s personal situation, his or her family, the company’s assets, relationships with partners, and the continuity of existing contracts.

Relocate or expand your business to Italy, Spain, Switzerland, or the Dominican Republic;

Open branches, subsidiaries, or affiliate companies while maintaining business continuity in the home country;

Plan personal and family relocations in a coordinated manner, separate from corporate governance;

Make real estate, tourism, or hotel investments through dedicated corporate vehicles;

Ensure the protection of trademarks, patents, know-how, and contracts during the transition phase;

Coordinate professionals, financial institutions, and local authorities across multiple legal systems.

Services and Areas of Intervention

01

Transfer Planning and Corporate Structures

  • Assessment of the corporate structure and decision between a new company, a subsidiary, a branch, or an SPV;

  • Company formation, drafting of customized articles of incorporation, shareholders’ agreements, and governance;

  • Management of intra-group transactions, trademark licenses, patents, and existing contracts.

02

Relocation of the Entrepreneur, Their Family, and Employees

  • Coordination of procedures for visas, residence permits, and registration requirements;

  • Management of personal, corporate, and professional documentation (translations, apostilles, legalizations);

  • Assistance with opening bank accounts, signing lease agreements, and drafting employment contracts for key employees.

03

Market Entry and Operational Support ("Soft Landing")

  • Negotiating initial commercial contracts with local customers, suppliers, and partners;

  • Defining distribution networks and providing support in understanding local business and negotiation practices.

Strategic Partnership Between Switzerland and the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Dedicated support for investors, businesses, and households residing in Switzerland

We offer highly specialized services for individuals in Switzerland who wish to launch business ventures, pursue relocation projects, or make investment opportunities in the Dominican Republic—and vice versa.

Specific areas of focus for the Switzerland–Dominican Republic partnership:

  • Real Estate and Tourism/Hospitality Investments: Legal due diligence on land, real estate, and tourism/residential complexes;

  • Corporate Structures and Holding Companies: Creation of corporate vehicles for asset management and the administration of relationships between Swiss and Dominican companies;

  • Partnerships and Joint Ventures: Agreements with developers, management companies, and local operators;

  • Family Relocation: Comprehensive Coordination of Personal and Financial Documentation Across the Two Legal Systems

The 6-Step Method: From Assessment to Operational Launch

PHASE 1

Preliminary Analysis: A comprehensive review of personal, family, business, and financial goals.

PHASE 2

Selection of geographic scope and structure: identifying the most appropriate model (company, subsidiary, holding company, or commercial agreement).

STEP 3

Contract and Asset Planning: Drafting Shareholder Agreements, Contracts, and Protecting Company Assets.

STEP 4

Relocation Coordination: handling visas, permits, and personal and family documentation.

STEP 5

Local incorporation and coordination: direct liaison with notaries, tax advisors, banks, and registries in the countries involved.

STEP 6

Operational onboarding: ongoing support in negotiating initial contracts and expanding market presence.

Do you still have any doubts?

FAQs on Business Transfer and Relocation

Does moving my residence abroad automatically result in the transfer of my company?

No. It is possible to relocate while keeping the business in your home country, or to open a company abroad while remaining a resident of your home country.

Is it necessary to close the Italian or Swiss company in order to operate in the Dominican Republic or Spain?

Absolutely not. In most cases, it is preferable to keep the parent company operational and establish a subsidiary, branch, or affiliate in the new country.

Do you offer assistance with real estate and tourism investments in the Dominican Republic?

Yes. Our services include due diligence on land and real estate, the negotiation of purchase agreements, and the establishment of a corporate structure for managing the investment.

What documents do you need to move with your family?

In addition to identification documents, you will need civil status and criminal record certificates that have been duly legalized or apostilled, proof of financial capacity, and the appropriate documentation.

Are you considering relocating or expanding your business abroad?

Plan your relocation by ensuring the protection of yourself, your family, your business, and your assets before making any final commitments.

Ana Maria Duverge Montero

I am a lawyer who practices internationally; for years, I have been assisting individuals and businesses who wish to invest, relocate, or work between Europe and the Dominican Republic.

I combine international legal expertise with a practical understanding of cultural differences, legal systems, and negotiation practices in various countries.

This allows me to offer you:

  • truly effective cross-border legal advice;

  • protection for international investments;

  • assistance with the formation of foreign companies;

  • assistance with relocation and residency in Italy, Spain, or the Dominican Republic;

  • Professional management of business relationships between companies in different countries.