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Dominican Republic
Caribbean
Lucky Nomads World Index
66.36 / 100
Global rank
=99
Corporate tax
27%
Personal tax
25%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.7 / 10
- Affordability Index7.4 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index8.7 / 10
- WiFi Index6.9 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.2 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.1 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.3 / 10
- Banking Index6.0 / 10
- GeoStability Index7.1 / 10
- Justice & Order Index5.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.3 / 10
- Open Society Index6.1 / 10
- Flight Index3.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.5 / 10
- English Index4.2 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.5 / 10
- AI Access Index6.0 / 10
- Economic Openness Index6.2 / 10
- Market Depth Index6.3 / 10
- ClimateShield Index5.9 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Population (approx.)
- 11,600,000
- Area (km²)
- 48,671 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- DOP
- Currency name
- Dominican peso
- Main airport IATA code
- SDQ
- Airport name
- Las Americas International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,224/month
- Main languages
- Spanish
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Caribbean
- Web TLD
- .do
- Phone calling code
- +1 809
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 27%Very highTerritorial
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 25%ModerateTerritorial
Corporate taxation basis: Territorial. The country primarily taxes profits from domestic-source operations, with defined statutory exceptions. Foreign business profits are generally outside the base, subject to anti-abuse rules.
Territorial system under Law 11-92 Tax Code. Resident corporations, branches, and permanent establishments are taxed solely on Dominican-source income, with the notable exception of foreign financial investment income earned by residents which falls within the Dominican tax base. The effective management doctrine empowers the DGII to tax foreign-incorporated companies effectively run from Dominican territory.
Flat 27 percent corporate income tax (ISR) on Dominican-source income. The 1 percent annual assets tax (Impuesto sobre Activos) operates as a minimum corporate tax for entities outside special regimes. A 27 percent withholding applies on payments to non-residents.
Personal income tax basis. Territorial. The country taxes income arising in or derived from its territory. Foreign-source income is generally exempt, subject to source-based rules that may vary by income type.
Territorial principle under Article 12 of the Tax Code (182-day residency threshold). Two notable exceptions break the pure territorial logic. First, foreign-source financial investment income (dividends, foreign bond interest, capital gains on securities) becomes taxable after a statutory 3-year holiday for new residents (DGII Notice 22-25, 29 October 2025). Second, Law 171-07 grants permanent exemption on declared foreign pension or rentier income to qualifying Pensionado and Rentista residents, overriding the 3-year cap.
Progressive 0 to 25 percent on Dominican-source income, with a new 27 percent top bracket introduced by the 2025 Fiscal Modernization Law. The 25 percent rate applies above of annual taxable income, the 27 percent above a higher threshold. The first is exempt.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Free Trade Zone Regime (Law 8-90)
AvailableComprehensive corporate tax holiday for companies licensed by the Consejo Nacional de Zonas Francas de Exportacion (CNZFE) and operating within a…
Tourism Incentive Regime (Law 158-01, CONFOTUR)
AvailableTourism development incentive regime under Law 158-01 of 9 October 2001, administered by the Consejo de Fomento Turistico (CONFOTUR) at the Ministry…
Renewable Energy Incentive Regime (Law 57-07)
AvailableCorporate tax incentive regime for renewable energy generation and biofuel production under Law 57-07 of 7 May 2007.
For individuals
New Resident 3-Year Foreign Investment Income Holiday
AvailableStatutory 3-year exemption from Dominican income tax on foreign-source investment and financial gains for foreign nationals who acquire fiscal…
Tourism Incentive Regime (Law 158-01, CONFOTUR)
AvailableTourism development incentive regime under Law 158-01 of 9 October 2001, administered by the Consejo de Fomento Turistico (CONFOTUR) at the Ministry…
You either qualify for the Dominican Republic's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Dominican Republic lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, work (employer sponsored), retirement routes, and family and dependant routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
5 programmes listed · 5 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Residencia Permanente por Inversion (Investor Residency)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Residencia Temporal Laboral (RT-3)
Retirement routes
2 programmesRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Residencia por Inversion en Calidad de Jubilado o Pensionado (Pensioner Residency)
- Available
Residencia por Inversion en Calidad de Rentista (Rentier Residency)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Residencia Temporal de Dependiente (RT-7)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in the Dominican Republic.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Tax Freedom Index8.7 / 10Very favorable tax environment
- Wealth Protection Index7.5 / 10Strong wealth protection index
- Environmental Quality Index7.5 / 10Strong environmental quality index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index3.5 / 10
- English Index4.2 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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