Country tax profile · 2026
Dominican Republic VAT / sales tax
How Dominican Republic taxes VAT / sales
Dominican Republic charges a standard VAT/GST of 18% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Dominican Republic and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Dominican Republic's VAT / sales tax compares
Dominican Republic's VAT / sales tax of 18% is the 53rd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a North America average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Benin (18%) · Burkina Faso (18%) · Burundi (18%) · Chad (18%) · Gabon (18%) · Guinea (18%)
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 VAT / sales tax rate in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic charges a standard VAT/GST of 18% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.