LimboCaribbean
Dominican Republic
25%effective individual rate
General income tax applies to crypto at progressive rates. Growing crypto adoption with no specific digital asset legislation.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax27%
Income Tax on Crypto25%
Corporate Tax27%
VAT on Crypto18%
Activity Taxes
Staking
Taxed as income
Mining
Taxed as income
DeFi
Not addressed
NFTs
Not addressed
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
BCRD; SIB
Residency Requirement
Various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via investment/income; citizenship after 2 years
Notable Conditions
- →General income tax applies
- →No specific crypto legislation
- →Growing adoption
- →Tourism-driven economy
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low-Moderate
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Moderate
Lifestyle Scores
Safety5/10
Healthcare5/10
Institutions5/10
Business Ease5/10
Int'l Schooling4/10
Privacy5/10