Economic Overview
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The World Factbook : Dominican Republic
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html
The Dominican Republic has long been viewed primarily as an exporter of sugar, coffee, and tobacco, but in recent years the service sector has overtaken agriculture as the economy’s largest employer, due to growth in construction, tourism, and free trade zones
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Dominican Republic Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/dominicanrepublic/overview
Over the last two decades, the Dominican Republic have been standing out as one of the fastest economies in the Americas – with an average real GDP growth rate of 5.4% between 1992 and 2014.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Dominican Republic – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/~/media/giawb/doing%20business/documents/profiles/country/DOM.pdf
This site provides an aggregate ranking on the ease of doing business based on indicator sets that measure and benchmark regulations applying to domestic small to medium-size businesses through their life cycle.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Dominican Republic
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/dominican-republic/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Dominican Republic.
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Starting a Business in Dominican Republic
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/dominican-republic/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Dominican Republic.
Taxes
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Dominican Republic Sales Tax Rate
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/dominican-republic/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Dominican Republic stands at 16 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 16.40 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 18 percent in 2013 and a record low of 16 percent in 2007. Sales Tax Rate in Dominican Republic is reported by the Direccion General de Impuestos Internos.
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Dominican Republic Corporate Tax Rate 1997-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/dominican-republic/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Dominican Republic stands at 27 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 26.16 percent from 1997 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2006 and a record low of 25 percent in 1998. Corporate Tax Rate in Dominican Republic is reported by the Direccion General de Impuestos Internos.
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Dominican Republic Corporate – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Dominican-Republic-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
The corporate income tax (CIT) rate is 27% from fiscal year 2015 onward (previously 28%).
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Dominican Republic Personal Income Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/dominican-republic/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Dominican Republic stands at 25 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 25.82 percent from 2004 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2006 and a record low of 25 percent in 2005. Personal Income Tax Rate in Dominican Republic is reported by the Direccion General de Impuestos Internos.
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Dominican Republic Individual – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Dominican-Republic-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
The Dominican Republic has a graduated tax ranging from 0% on income below 399,923 Dominican pesos to 25% on income of 833,171 or more
Visas
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Dominican Republic Visa
https://dominican-republic.visahq.com/
Dominican Republic tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States of America for a stay up to 30 days.
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Dominican Republic Visa & Entry Requirements
http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/dominican-republic-visa/
Instructions on visa requirements for the Dominican Republic
Infrastructure
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Dominican Republic Transportation
http://www.colonialzone-dr.com/transportation.html
Once you understand the basics you will realize that the public transportation system in Dominican Republic is quite efficient and it is very affordable.
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Dominican Republic – Telecoms
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Dominican-Republic-Telecoms-IP-Networks-Digital-Media-and-Forecasts.html
Although enjoying a relatively modern and mostly digital telecom system, the Dominican Republic’s fixed-line teledensity is well below the Latin American average. – See more at: http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Dominican-Republic-Telecoms-IP-Networks-Digital-Media-and-Forecasts.html#sthash.Urd3ENvz.dpuf
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Telecommunications in the Dominican Republic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_the_Dominican_Republic
Telecommunications in the Dominican Republic include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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Dominican Republic Transportation
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Dominican_Republic/Transportation-Dominican_Republic-TG-C-1.html
170 tips on getting to and getting around Dominican Republic from real travelers and locals.
Employer Obligations
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Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Dominican Republic – Expat Comparison
http://www.expatsblog.com/articles/1469/cost-of-living-in-dominican-republic-expat-comparison
Many people think that living in the Dominican Republic will be significantly cheaper than living in the UK, Europe or North America, given the fact that it is a third world country. However, although on the whole it is cheaper, there is a large variation in the cost of living depending on where you choose to live, the food you eat and the lifestyle you follow.
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Dominican Republic – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=59
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in the Dominican Republic – culture, greetings, gestures, etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more
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Dominican Republic – Business Culture
http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-dominican-republic-business-culture
The Dominican Republic has a fairly informal business culture, in which networking and personal contacts are very important, as is the giving and receiving of favours.
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Cost of Living in Dominican Republic
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Dominican+Republic
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Dominican Republic. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Dominican Republic – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/dominican-republic.html
See “Safety and Security” on this site
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Dominican Republic travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Dominican Republic including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Dominican Republic Education System
http://www.classbase.com/countries/Dominican-Republic/Education-System
Free and compulsory education in the Dominican Republic is basic by western standards whether provided by private or state schools.
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Education in the Dominican Republic
http://dr1.com/realestate/info/education.html
There is a large selection of schooling options in the Dominican Republic, and quality can be found in public, private, and religious schools.
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Public Holidays in Dominican Republic in 2016
https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/dominican_republic/index.php
Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Dominican Republicduring 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.
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Dominican Republic Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://publicholidays.la/dominican-republic/
Dominican Republic’s complete list of public holidays for 2016 and 2017.
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Demographics – DominicanRepublic
http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/demographics/
Comprehensive list of demographic facts and statistics
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Dominican Republic – Climate
http://countrystudies.us/dominican-republic/19.htm
The Dominican Republic has primarily a tropical climate, with more diurnal and local variations in temperature than seasonal ones, and with seasonal variability in the abundance of rainfall.
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Dominican Republic – The Weather Channel
https://weather.com/weather/today/l/Santo+Domingo+Dominican+Republic+DRXX0009:1:DR
Current and 5 and 10 day weather forecasts for Santo Domingo
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Demographics of the Dominican Republic – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_Dominican_Republic
This site describes the demographic features of the population of the Dominican Republic, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health and more
Trade
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Dominican Republic customs
https://dominican-republic.visahq.com/customs/
Dominican Republic Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exportinggoods at border.
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Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Import Requirements
http://gain.fas.usda.gov/Recent%20GAIN%20Publications/Dominican%20Republic%20Import%20Requirements_Santo%20Domingo_Dominican%20Republic_10-26-2015.pdf
This site by USDA details the steps which US exporters must navigate in order to successfully place their product in the Dominican market.
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Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/free-trade-agreements/cafta-dr
Under the agreement most CAFTA-DR goods enter the United States free of duty and the merchandise processing fee (MPF) and virtually all will enter free by the time the Agreement is fully implemented on January 1, 2025.
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SICE: Countries: Dominican Republic : Trade Policy Documents
http://www.sice.oas.org/ctyindex/DOM/DOMagreements_e.asp
This site provides a listing of Dominican Republic trade agreements
Housing and Rentals
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The 10 Best Hotels in Dominican Republic
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g147288-Dominican_Republic-Hotels.html
Hotel options in the major cities in the Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic Real Estate
http://www.ocean-side-realty.com/
A listing of sale properties and rentals
Travel
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Dominican Republic – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/dominican-republic
Top destinations and experiences in the Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/dominican-republic
Recent years have been kind to the Dominican Republic, which is now ensconced as the Caribbean’s most visited destination.