Business Alliance for Secure Commerce República Dominicana

What Business Alliance for Secure Commerce República Dominicana does

BASC República Dominicana is the Dominican Republic chapter of the Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (World BASC Organization, WBO), a non-profit organization founded globally in 1996 and operating domestically to certify companies engaged in international trade supply chains. The entity grants the SGCS BASC certification (Sistema de Gestión en Control y Seguridad) under the BASC V.6-2022 international standard, evaluating members across physical security, personnel security, cargo handling, and document security to prevent smuggling, drug trafficking, terrorism, and cargo theft. It serves exporters, importers, freight forwarders, port and terminal operators, ground transport providers, private security firms, free-zone companies, and manufacturers in the Dominican Republic.

The organization's core product portfolio is anchored by the BASC Certification (Certificación BASC), supported by a suite of adjacent services: awareness talks (Charlas de Sensibilización), self-assessment tools (Auto-Evaluación BASC), pre-audits (Preauditoría BASC), institutional partnership agreements (Acuerdos Institucionales), internal auditor training and certification (Auditor Interno BASC), a structured training program (Cursos y Capacitaciones), and a Moodle-based virtual learning platform (Aula Virtual). Technology is centered on the proprietary SGCS BASC standard aligned with ISO 28000 and the WCO OEA/AEO framework, delivered primarily through event-driven channels (annual congresses, general assemblies, certification ceremonies).

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: (1) BASC certification and annual membership dues (subscription pricing, annual cadence), (2) training and capacitation programs (professional services), and (3) awareness sessions and pre-audits (professional services, used as top-of-funnel entry points). The go-to-market motion combines event-driven demand generation (National Congress with 450+ attendees in 2025, annual General Assemblies) with direct sales engagement across logistics, port, security, and trade verticals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the organization works through direct quotes. Distribution is anchored by formal inter-institutional agreements with the DGA (customs), APORDOM (port authority), CESAC (civil aviation security), RNTT (ground transport network), ADESINC (private security association), ADACAM (freight agents), SVSP (private security regulator), AMCHAMRD, CNC, MICM, ADOEXPO, and international alignment with WCO and U.S. CBP.

Name

Business Alliance for Secure Commerce República Dominicana

Legal name

BASC República Dominicana

Website

https://basc.org.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BASC República Dominicana is a non-profit chapter of the World BASC Organization that certifies Dominican companies in international supply chain security under the BASC V.6-2022 standard, serving logistics, port, manufacturing, security, and trade-export sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Security Certification

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADANAD

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

SECONDARYEDAAANAK

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYTLAHANAD

Ship & Port Security Audits, Inspections & Certification (Flag/Class/PSC Support)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Maritime Security, Safety & Compliance Services (ISPS, Inspections, Vetting)

Keywords

• Supply chain security certification
• Trade facilitation services
• Customs compliance training
• Secure commerce standards
• Port logistics certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. BASC Certification Services: Revenue generated through certification fees, recertification fees, and annual membership dues from companies seeking BASC certification and recertification under the international standard for secure trade supply chains.
2. Training and Capacitation Programs: Training programs including Internal Auditor Formation courses, Risk Management courses, and specialized workshops that generate revenue while building the pool of qualified BASC auditors in the country.
3. Awareness Sessions and Pre-Audits: Sensitization talks and pre-auditing services offered to companies evaluating BASC certification, serving as entry points for the full certification revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BASC República Dominicana certifies and trains companies in supply chain security under the international BASC standard (Norma y Estándar BASC V.6-2022). Its core service is the BASC SGCS certification program for Dominican Republic companies engaged in international trade, complemented by awareness talks, self-assessment tools, pre-audits, internal auditor training, and a virtual learning platform. Certified companies gain internationally recognized status that reduces customs inspections and facilitates participation in Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) programs.

Product overview

BASC República Dominicana offers a certification-based service portfolio centered on the BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) international certification for supply chain security. The core offering is the BASC Certification program, supported by training services (Cursos y Capacitaciones), a virtual learning platform (Aula Virtual), internal auditor certification, pre-audits, and self-assessment tools. Institutional partnership agreements (Acuerdos Institucionales) with government agencies like DGA, APORDOM, RNTT, and CESAC strengthen the certification ecosystem. The organization also hosts annual congresses and assemblies to promote secure trade practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BASC Certification (Certificación BASC)

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Cuerpo Especializado en Seguridad Aeroportuaria y de la Aviación Civil (CESAC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Agreement signed April 28, 2025 at the BASC General Assembly to strengthen cooperation between CESAC and BASC Dominican Republic. The agreement aims to foster relationships between the international trade community and public-private sector actors, promoting secure trade in international commerce through SGCS BASC implementation and operational controls for air cargo risk mitigation.
• Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana (APORDOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Agreement signed during the 2019 General Assembly to promote reciprocal inter-institutional cooperation for joint activities, transmit the importance of security culture for international trade, strengthen institutional ties, and develop specialized training programs on BASC International Standards for APORDOM's internal structure and inspection capabilities.
• Superintendencia de Vigilancia y Seguridad Privada (SVSP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018Collaboration agreement renewed in April 2018 to promote the adoption of international security standards for preventing illicit activities within the supply chain. The agreement aims to strengthen validations conducted on private security sector companies and includes training coordination for SVSP auditors.
• Asociación Dominicana de Empresas de Seguridad (ADESINC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Agreement enables approximately 100 member companies of ADESINC to obtain BASC international certification with facilitated processes. Over 30,000 private security agents benefit from BASC training programs. ADESINC was founded in January 1982 and represents over 90 companies (more than 50% of the sector).
• Red Nacional de Transporte Terrestre (RNTT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Agreement signed to reinforce ground transportation as a critical link in the national and international supply chain. RNTT operates a vehicle access control system with approximately 10,000 registered drivers and nearly 4,000 vehicles nationally, providing training in Road Safety, Industrial Safety, Defensive Driving, First Aid, and Interpersonal Relations. Founded in 2006 as a non-profit organization.
• Asociación Dominicana de Agentes de Carga Aérea y Marítima (ADACAM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Agreement signed in 2014 and renewed in 2015 to reinforce security within the cargo sector by offering preferential plans for members during BASC affiliation and staff training processes. Over 25 ADACAM member companies have utilized BASC Dominican Republic training discounts for SGCS Auditing, Physical Security, and Personnel Security courses.
• Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Since 2006, the General Directorate of Customs of the Dominican Republic has recognized BASC Dominican Republic's efforts to strengthen the supply chain logistics by promoting security standards among its affiliates. BASC Dominican Republic has also been instrumental in the formation and launch of the Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) program in the Dominican Republic, facilitating its training platform for certifying more than 22 Customs inspectors as BASC/OEA SGCS Auditors.
• World BASC Organization (WBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal parent organization that coordinates BASC chapters across 13+ countries with over 4,600 certified companies worldwide. WBO establishes international standards, conducts World Congresses, and provides mutual recognition of certifications across the global BASC network.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. government agency that provides support for BASC program development and recognizes BASC certification as part of trusted trader programs. CBP representatives participate in BASC Dominican Republic assemblies and congresses.
• ADOEXPOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDominican Republic export promotion association that collaborates with BASC Dominican Republic on joint events and trade facilitation initiatives.
• Cámara Americana de Comercio de la República Dominicana (AMCHAMRD)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic that supports BASC through participation in the Trade Facilitation Committee (CFC-AMCHAMDR) where BASC Dominican Republic serves as committee secretary.
• Consejo Nacional de Competitividad (CNC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational competitiveness council that supports BASC Dominican Republic initiatives and participates in supply chain security programs as part of national competitiveness strategy.
• Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Mipymes (MICM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry overseeing trade policy. Vice Minister of Foreign Trade participates in BASC assemblies and congresses, demonstrating government support for supply chain security initiatives.
• Organización Mundial de Aduanas (OMA/WCO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Customs Organization provides international framework support for BASC standards and programs, particularly through the SAFE Framework and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) guidelines.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global TIC leader offering supply chain security audits and certifications including ISO 28000. Comparable as an incumbent alternative for Dominican companies seeking internationally recognized supply chain security credentials without chapter-based mutual customs recognition.
• DNV (Supply Chain Security): Global certification body offering ISO 28000 supply chain security management certification. Competes for the same compliance-driven certification budget among multinational exporters, with stronger brand recognition but no customs mutual-recognition advantage.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection and certification (TIC) major offering supply chain security and ISO-aligned certifications. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in the same certification procurement cycles for large Dominican exporters and manufacturers.
• World BASC Organization (WBO): Global parent federation coordinating 13+ country chapters with 4,600+ certified companies. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization that sets the SGCS BASC standard the DR chapter administers, with shared governance and mutual recognition.

Direct peers

• BASC Perú: Peruvian chapter administering the same BASC V.6-2022 standard for supply chain security certification. Comparable as a regional peer with similar port/logistics customer profile and government customs integration model.
• BASC México: Mexican BASC chapter, one of the largest in the WBO network, offering the same international certification with broader scale. Comparable in service portfolio, with cross-border implications for Dominican exporters trading with Mexican partners.
• BASC Ecuador: Ecuadorian BASC chapter providing identical SGCS certification, training, and OEA alignment services. Sister-organization comparable in scope, customer verticals (port operators, exporters), and Latin American regulatory context.
• BASC Colombia: Colombian chapter of the World BASC Organization offering the same SGCS BASC certification, training, and member services. Most directly comparable as a sister chapter serving the same trade-compliance and customs-mutual-recognition value proposition in a similar Latin American market.

Emerging players

• TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association): Industry association offering TAPA FSR (Facility Security Requirements) and TSR (Trucking Security Requirements) certifications for supply chain cargo security. Comparable in addressing cargo theft and transit security, with stronger freight-industry penetration but weaker customs integration than BASC.

Regional players

• C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism): U.S. Customs and Border Protection voluntary trusted-trader program analogous to BASC's function with U.S. authorities. Comparable as a supply chain security certification/membership model, though US-geography-bound and not directly administered in the Dominican Republic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BASCDominicana
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEteszOcaSIIta7Mm8x_ieQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BASCDominicana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/basc-rep%C3%BAblica-dominicana
• Instagraminstagram.com/bascdominicana

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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