Umzug nach Dominican Rep.: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Dominican Rep. steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Dominican Rep. the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 27% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Dominican Rep. you need at least 183 days a year (More than 182 days in fiscal year). The typical route is Investor residency (US$200k) or Rentista/Pensionado: Investor: US$200k in local company/property/bonds → permanent residence fast-track; Rentista: US$2,000/mo (pensioner US$1,500) There are 5 open residence programmes in Dominican Rep. — see the list below.
Living there
Santo Domingo has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 29.3 °C and summer highs around 32 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4% for 2026. Its passport opens about 71 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; militarised Haitian border.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 10% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 27% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — More than 182 days in fiscal year |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Investor residency (US$200k) or Rentista/Pensionado — Investor: US$200k in local company/property/bonds → permanent residence fast-track; Rentista: US$2,000/mo (pensioner US$1,500) |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 71 Länder |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 4% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical monsoon · 29.3° / 32° (Santo Domingo) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict; militarised Haitian border |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 6.8/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5/10 · BB |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Dominican Rep.
- Permanent Residence by Investment — Investition CHF 160'000 · open · 2026-10
- Rentier Residence (Law 171-07) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 19'200 · open · 2026-10
- Pensioner Residence (Law 171-07) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 14'400 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence (work/other) → Permanent Residence — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Dominican Rep. to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. More than 182 days in fiscal year Foreign passive income taxed from 3rd year of residence
How much tax will I pay in Dominican Rep.?
In Dominican Rep. the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 27% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Dominican Rep. offer?
Permanent Residence by Investment (CHF 160'000); Rentier Residence (Law 171-07); Pensioner Residence (Law 171-07); Temporary Residence (work/other) → Permanent Residence; Family Residence
What is the usual way to move to Dominican Rep.?
Investor residency (US$200k) or Rentista/Pensionado. Investor: US$200k in local company/property/bonds → permanent residence fast-track; Rentista: US$2,000/mo (pensioner US$1,500)
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