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

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

The corporate income tax (CIT) rate is 27% from fiscal year 2015 onward (previously 28%).

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.

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

Dominican Republic tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States of America for a stay up to 30 days.

Instructions on visa requirements for the Dominican Republic

Once you understand the basics you will realize that the public transportation system in Dominican Republic is quite efficient and it is very affordable. 

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

Telecommunications in the Dominican Republic include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

170 tips on getting to and getting around Dominican Republic from real travelers and locals.

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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.

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in the Dominican Republic – culture, greetings, gestures, etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more

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.

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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Latest travel advice for Dominican Republic including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

Free and compulsory education in the Dominican Republic is basic by western standards whether provided by private or state schools.

There is a large selection of schooling options in the Dominican Republic, and quality can be found in public, private, and religious schools. 

Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Dominican Republicduring 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.

Dominican Republic’s complete list of public holidays for 2016 and 2017.

Comprehensive list of demographic facts and statistics

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. 

Current and 5 and 10 day weather forecasts for Santo Domingo

This site describes the demographic features of the population of the Dominican Republic, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health and more

Dominican Republic Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exportinggoods at border.

This site by USDA details the steps which US exporters must navigate in order to successfully place their product in the Dominican market.

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.

This site provides a listing of Dominican Republic trade agreements

Hotel options in the major cities in the Dominican Republic

A listing of sale properties and rentals

Top destinations and experiences in the Dominican Republic

Recent years have been kind to the Dominican Republic, which is now ensconced as the Caribbean’s most visited destination.