What is the DGII? A Guide for Property Buyers in the Dominican Republic

DGII stands for Dirección General de Impuestos Internos.

In English, this translates to the General Directorate of Internal Taxes.

It’s the government agency responsible for collecting taxes in the Dominican Republic.

The DGII is responsible for a wide range of tax-related matters, including:

• Collecting property taxes (IPI).
• Collecting real estate transfer taxes when applicable.
• Registering taxpayers (RNC).
• Publishing tax laws, regulations, and official guidance.
• Providing online tax services for individuals and businesses.

If you buy property in the Dominican Republic, your lawyer will usually work with the DGII as part of the purchase process.

The DGII plays an important role in real estate transactions.

Depending on the property and the applicable legislation, taxes may need to be paid before ownership can be transferred. The DGII also publishes the official tax laws that lawyers, accountants, developers, and real estate professionals rely on.

If you’re researching topics such as CONFOTUR, IPI, or Law 30-26, you’ll often find that the official information comes directly from the DGII.

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Foreign buyers can own property in the Dominican Republic and may need to interact with the DGII during the purchase process or when paying applicable taxes.

Your lawyer will usually guide you through this process.

The official website of the DGII is:

https://dgii.gov.do

There you can find:

• Tax laws and regulations.
• Property tax information.
• Official announcements.
• Forms and online services.
• Publications and guidance for taxpayers.