Taxes & Fees
Taxes & FeesDo US Owners Pay Double Tax on Dominican Republic Property and Rental Income?
US owners rarely pay true double tax on DR property — but you must file in both countries and use the foreign tax credit correctly. Here's how it works.
Taxes & FeesHow Property Value Is Assessed for Tax in the Dominican Republic
How DGII appraises Dominican property, why it rarely matches your purchase price, and how that value drives your ITI, IPI, and capital gains taxes.
Taxes & FeesCONFOTUR Tax Incentives for Dominican Republic Property Buyers: What Foreign Buyers Really Get
CONFOTUR can wipe out the 3% transfer tax and annual IPI on your DR property — but only if the project is truly certified and the paperwork is filed correctly. Here's how it really works.
Taxes & FeesWho Is Exempt from the IPI Property Tax in the Dominican Republic?
Most foreign owners in the DR pay little or no IPI thanks to the annual threshold, senior exemptions, or CONFOTUR. Here's who qualifies and how to claim it.
Taxes & FeesFull Dominican Republic Closing Cost Breakdown for Foreign Buyers
A practical, itemized breakdown of what foreign buyers actually pay to close on Dominican Republic property — transfer tax, legal, notary, and registry fees.
Taxes & FeesTax on Inherited Property in the Dominican Republic: What Heirs Pay in 2026
A 2026 guide to Dominican Republic inheritance tax on real estate — how heirs are taxed, deadlines, documents, and pitfalls foreign families face.
Taxes & FeesBuying Dominican Republic Property in a Company vs Personally: 2026 Tax Comparison
Personal vs SRL ownership of Dominican property: a practical 2026 tax comparison covering ITI, IPI, rental income, and capital gains for foreign buyers.
Taxes & FeesHow to Get an RNC as a Foreign Property Owner in the Dominican Republic (2026 Guide)
A 2026 practical guide for foreign property owners on getting an RNC tax ID from DGII in the Dominican Republic — documents, process, and pitfalls.
Taxes & FeesDo Foreigners Pay Tax on Rental Income from Dominican Republic Property? (2026 Guide)
Yes — rental income from your DR property is taxable in the Dominican Republic. Here's how income tax, withholding, ITBIS, and CONFOTUR exemptions actually work for foreign owners.
Taxes & FeesIPI Property Tax Deadlines and Late-Payment Penalties in the Dominican Republic: 2026 Guide
IPI is due in two installments each year — miss them and DGII stacks surcharges plus monthly interest. Here's how the 2026 deadlines and penalties actually work.
Taxes & FeesHow and Where to Pay Your IPI Property Tax in the Dominican Republic: 2026 Guide
A 2026 practical guide for foreign owners on how and where to pay your annual IPI property tax in the Dominican Republic — online via DGII, at a bank, or in person.
Taxes & FeesTotal Closing Costs When Buying Property in the Dominican Republic: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Plan for roughly 4%–5% above the purchase price in Dominican Republic closing costs in 2026 — here's the line-by-line breakdown and who pays what.
Taxes & FeesCapital Gains Tax When Selling DR Property in 2026: What You Actually Pay
A practical 2026 guide to capital gains tax when selling Dominican Republic property — how it's really calculated, who owes what, and where foreigners trip up.
Taxes & FeesAnnual Property Tax (IPI) in the Dominican Republic: 2026 Threshold Explained
IPI is the Dominican Republic's 1% annual property tax, charged only on value above an inflation-indexed threshold. Here's how it works for foreign owners in 2026.
Taxes & FeesDominican Transfer Tax in 2026: Sale Price or DGII Appraisal?
The Dominican 3% transfer tax (ITI) is calculated on the higher of your contract price or the DGII appraisal — here's how that actually works for buyers.
Taxes & FeesHow Much Is the Property Transfer Tax in the DR? The 3% ITI Explained (2026 Guide)
The 3% ITI transfer tax in the Dominican Republic is paid by the buyer on the higher of the contract price or DGII's appraisal. Here's how it really works.