Santiago Free Zone Corporation is a leading institution in the Dominican Republic’s economic development and a recognized benchmark for operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Founded in 1974, the Corporation was created to generate formal employment, attract foreign direct investment, and support export-driven growth.
The Corporation owns and operates the Víctor Espaillat Mera Industrial Park (PIVEM), one of the country’s most established free zone ecosystems. The park hosts more than 80 companies and over 20,000 employees across approximately 3.2 million square meters of land and more than 6 million square feet of industrial infrastructure, providing access to a highly skilled workforce and strategic connectivity to major ports and airports.
Through a one-stop service model, Santiago Free Zone Corporation delivers build-to-suit solutions, expansion capacity, reliable power infrastructure, advanced connectivity, and comprehensive operational support. As part of its sustainability strategy, the Corporation has installed more than 6,000 solar panels generating approximately 2 MW of clean energy, contributing to significant reductions in CO₂ emissions.
Today, Santiago Free Zone Corporation is evolving into a diversified business and innovation district that integrates manufacturing, services, sustainability, and urban development, positioning itself as a strategic investment hub in the Caribbean region.
