Dominican Republic: Guidance regarding application of territoriality principle for tax residents
Dominican Republic applies a territorial income tax system, not worldwide taxation.
The Dominican Republic Tax Authority (DGII) in October 2025 issued Notice No. 22-2025 (Spanish), clarifying the application of the territorial income tax system for tax residents.
Under the territorial system, tax residents are taxed on Dominican-source income and certain foreign-source investment earnings. Foreign-source income becomes taxable only starting from the third year of residence.
For more information, contact a KPMG tax professional in the Dominican Republic:
Maria Gabriella Taveras | mtaveras1@kpmg.com