starting a security company.

[manuel espinoza]

I am currently in the process of opening a security business in Punta Cana. Can someone tell me, what are the laws in opening a security company? DO, the security officers require a license to carry a weapon, gun, pepper spray,etc?...

[Lambada]

Maybe wait a while until you've had time to thoroughly research this subject plus the subject of setting up any business in the DR?

[manuel espinoza]

That's the obvious, but does anyone know how strict the government is towards opening that kind of a business?

[mountainfrog]

Originally Posted by manuel espinoza

That's the obvious, but does anyone know how strict the government is towards opening that kind of a business?

There were several cases of security firms that were closed down by the authorities for failing to have the necessary documents and licences (Bonao and SD if I recall correctly).

Much will depend on how the Dominican competition sees your coming to the market...

m'frog

[manuel espinoza]

Is there a specific website that will allow me to get in contact with the D.R. government, so I can get more information?

[Hillbilly]

Of course not. Are you nuts? Do you think that the Dominican military would let you in on their little secrets??
You had better seek a good lawyer and have him do the work.
You need more permits than you do in the US to start a nuclear reactor...

And the competition will be fierce. And most of the competition is closely tied to the Armed Forces.

HB

[Ken]

Originally Posted by manuel espinoza

I am currently in the process of opening a security business in Punta Cana. Can someone tell me, what are the laws in opening a security company? DO, the security officers require a license to carry a weapon, gun, pepper spray,etc?...

For sure a gun. Recently, as somebody mentioned, several security firms were closed down because they had guns but not the proper documentation.

I can't believe you are really "in the process of opening a security business" when you are so clearly in the dark with respect to security firms. I hope you meant that you are investigating the possibility of.....

[Lambada]

Originally Posted by Ken

I can't believe you are really "in the process of opening a security business" when you are so clearly in the dark with respect to security firms. I hope you meant that you are investigating the possibility of.....

Exactly Ken. That's why I put a gentle suggestion to wait awhile. And got told that was 'obvious'. I hope it's a language thing & nothing else...........