Why Dominican Republic?

National Population:
+10 million people
Growth Projection by 2027:
4.4%
Main Characteristics:

The Dominican Republic is the leading destination in the Caribbean capturing a large portion of foreign direct investment in the region.

The country maintains an equal treatment of domestic and foreign investors allowing the participation of international companies in all economic sectors.

It has a modern road circuit that connects all regions of the country and boosts economic activity.

The country has 8 international airports and 13 seaports, making it an important logistics center.

It has recorded one of the strongest economic expansion rates in Latin America in the last 25 years.

It features secure and modern information storage and connectivity platform with high standards of quality and security.

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Growing Industries and Market Opportunities

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Agriculture
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Telecommunications
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Tourism
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Construction Materials

Limits for Foreign Shareholders

  • Companies in the Dominican Republic have no nationality restrictions or shareholders' residency requirements to incorporate them.

Main Tax Rates in Country

Corporate Taxes

27% Standard

Dividends

Dividends received by a Dominican company for which taxes had already been withheld at the time of distribution will be exempt from paying taxes.

Employment Taxes
Health: 7.09% (employer) / 3.04% (employee)
Pension: 7.10% (employer) / 2.8% (employee)
INFOTEP: 1.00% (employer)
Occupational Risk Insurance (SRL): 1.00% (employer)
VAT

18%

Remittance of profits

Cash dividends paid from a permanent establishment of a foreign company to its head office are subject to a 10% withholding tax.

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