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Dominican Republic

Currency

DOP

Corporate Tax

27%

Personal Income Tax

25%

VAT / GST

18%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate27%

Standard 27%; 30% transitional for large taxpayers (income >RD$1bn, 2026-2028).

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate25%

Top rate 25% above DOP 667k/year; 15-25% scale.

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate18%

Standard 18% (ITBIS); 0% exports.

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

10%

Interest

10%

Royalties

10%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

TSS ~21% (employer ~16% + employee ~5%).

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

0% exempt shares / 25% on property

Inheritance / Estate Tax

0%

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0%

Property Tax

Property tax ~1% of value

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 4 months after year-end; quarterly instalments
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly; annual return by 31 March following year
VAT / GSTMonthly, by 20th of following month

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

Free Zones enjoy 0% CIT (renewable). Tourism and border-zone incentives.