Taxes
Costs and taxes when buying property in the Dominican Republic
Budget beyond the price for transfer tax, advice, registration, maintenance, insurance and recurring obligations.
Por Coral Waves · Actualizado el July 13, 2026
Real estate transfer tax
The Dominican tax authority publishes a general 3% real estate transfer tax. The applicable basis, deadlines and exemptions must be verified for the actual transaction.
Other closing expenses
Budget for legal fees, certifications, registry charges, translations or powers of attorney where needed, inspection and technical surveys. Request written scopes because not every purchase requires the same work.
Costs after purchase
Include condominium fees, utilities, insurance, management, repairs and property tax where applicable. Thresholds and rules change, so consult current DGII information.
- Ask what maintenance includes.
- Confirm debts attached to the property.
- Verify any project incentive instead of assuming an automatic exemption.
Preguntas frecuentes
Does every purchase pay exactly 3%?
Three percent is the published general rate; the basis and special treatment require case-specific confirmation.
What is CONFOTUR?
It is the Tourism Promotion Council. Any incentive must be verified through the project’s resolution and scope.