Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Opportunity Score
76/100
Population
11.1M
Digital Nomad
63/100
Market Overview
The fastest-growing economy in the region with booming tourism and affordable real estate.
Key Indicators
Bars show how Dominican Republic compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.
Internet speed: Median fixed broadband download speed; rapid fiber expansion. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.
8,500,000 annual tourist arrivals (2024)
Total stay-over (non-resident) air arrivals. Source: Ministry of Tourism (MITUR).
Tax Profile
Headline statutory rates for Dominican Republic. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.
Personal Income
25%
top rate
Corporate
27%
standard rate
Capital Gains
27%
on disposals
VAT / Sales
18%
standard rate
Personal income top rate 25%; corporate 27%; capital gains taxed at 27%; ITBIS (VAT) 18%.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.
Local partners on Dominican Republic
Law firms, real estate agents, and relocation advisors who can help you move to or invest in Dominican Republic.
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Insurance
International health & property cover
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Island Relocation Co.
Relocation
End-to-end relocation & settling-in services
Concierge relocation support: school search, home finding, shipping, and local onboarding for families and remote workers.
SafetyWing Nomad Health
Insurance
Global health insurance for nomads & expats
Flexible monthly health coverage designed for remote workers and long-term travelers, valid across the Caribbean and worldwide.
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