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Dominican Republic

0–25% progressive income tax · 3-year foreign income exemption for new residents · Law 171-07 retiree 50% exemption · Social Security ~5.74% employee · ITBIS VAT 18%

0% (DOP 0–416,220/year); 15% (DOP 416,221–624,329); 20% (DOP 624,330–867,123); 25% (above DOP 867,123)

Income Tax Rates (DGII)

0%: up to ~$7,200/year; 15%: $7,201–$10,800; 20%: $10,801–$15,000; 25%: above ~$15,000 (at ~DOP 58/USD)

USD Equivalent Thresholds

~5.74% total: 2.87% healthcare (Seguro Familiar de Salud) + 2.87% pension (AFP)

Social Security Employee

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Dominican Republic Tax Facts

— 2026

Income Tax Rates (DGII)

0% (DOP 0–416,220/year); 15% (DOP 416,221–624,329); 20% (DOP 624,330–867,123); 25% (above DOP 867,123)

USD Equivalent Thresholds

0%: up to ~$7,200/year; 15%: $7,201–$10,800; 20%: $10,801–$15,000; 25%: above ~$15,000 (at ~DOP 58/USD)

Social Security Employee

~5.74% total: 2.87% healthcare (Seguro Familiar de Salud) + 2.87% pension (AFP)

ITBIS (VAT)

18% (Impuesto sobre Transferencias de Bienes Industrializados y Servicios)

Foreign Income Exemption

First 3 years as DR resident: foreign-source income is exempt from DGII tax

Law 171-07 Retiree Benefit

50% income tax exemption on DR-source income for qualifying pensioners under Special Retirement Residency

Tax Year

1 Jan – 31 Dec

Quick Country Comparison

— at DOP 1,440,000

Country	Take-home	Eff. Rate	vs Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic	~DOP 1,180,800	~18%	—
Puerto Rico	~DOP 1,216,800	~15.5%	+~DOP 36,000
USA	~DOP 1,123,200	~22%	−~DOP 57,600
UAE	~DOP 1,440,000	0%	+~DOP 259,200

Dominican Republic: DGII 0–25% progressive + ~5.74% social on DOP 1,440,000/year (~$24,800 USD). Puerto Rico: US territory with Act 22/60 incentives available. USA: federal + state taxes vary. UAE: 0% income tax. Illustrative — not tax advice.

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Salary Guides

The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican Peso (DOP). The DGII (Dirección General de Impuestos Internos) administers income tax with a progressive 0–25% scale. New residents benefit from a 3-year foreign income exemption — a major draw for US retirees and remote workers relocating from high-tax jurisdictions. Law 171-07 provides a 50% income tax exemption for qualifying retirees and pensioners with Special Retirement Residency status.

Moving from Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most popular expat destinations, with large communities in Punta Cana, Cabarete, and Santo Domingo. The 3-year foreign income tax exemption for new residents makes it financially attractive for retirees and location-independent workers. Law 171-07 Special Retirement Residency grants a 50% income tax reduction on Dominican-source income. The Punta Cana and Santo Domingo real estate markets are growing, driven by strong US expat demand. A digital nomad visa was introduced in 2022.

2026 Dominican Republic Tax Changes

Law 171-07 retiree benefit continues — The Special Retirement Residency programme offering 50% income tax exemption on Dominican-source income for qualifying pensioners remains active in 2026; minimum pension requirement applies.
3-year foreign income exemption — New residents of the Dominican Republic continue to benefit from a 3-year exemption on foreign-source income under DGII rules; after year 3, worldwide income may be subject to DGII assessment.
Digital nomad visa operational — The Digital Nomad Visa introduced in 2022 is fully operational; applicants must demonstrate remote employment or freelance income and meet minimum income thresholds.
Punta Cana/Santo Domingo real estate boom — Strong US and Canadian expat demand continues to drive property values in Punta Cana, Las Terrenas, and Santo Domingo; real estate capital gains are generally taxed at 27% on gains for individuals.
DGII rate brackets — The 0–25% income tax brackets are indexed annually; thresholds stated in DOP may shift slightly; always verify current year thresholds at dgii.gov.do.

Last Updated: June 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc