Country tax profile · 2026
Dominican Republic income tax
How Dominican Republic taxes income
Dominican Republic taxes personal income at rates up to 25%. Foreign income is exempt under a territorial system; new residents are also exempt on foreign investment income for the first 3 years.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Dominican Republic and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Dominican Republic income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 416,220 DOP | 0% |
| up to 624,329 DOP | 15% |
| up to 867,123 DOP | 20% |
| over the top bracket | 25% |
National brackets; local or regional surcharges may apply on top.
How Dominican Republic's income tax compares
Dominican Republic's top income tax of 25% is the 114th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a North America average of 23.5%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Burkina Faso (25%) · Equatorial Guinea (25%) · Gambia (25%) · Guinea-Bissau (25%) · Liberia (25%) · Myanmar (25%)
Who is a tax resident of Dominican Republic?
Physical presence in the country for more than 182 days in a calendar year (continuous or not)
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What is the income tax rate in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic taxes personal income at rates up to 25%. Foreign income is exempt under a territorial system; new residents are also exempt on foreign investment income for the first 3 years.
Can expats pay less income tax in Dominican Republic?
Yes. Under the Territorial regime, qualifying new residents pay about 0.0% instead of the 25% headline rate.