Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience Dominican Republic Residency and Citizenship Explained 🇩🇴
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Jul 26, 2025 Javier Correa, a tax terminator and international tax optimization expert, shares exciting insights into the Dominican Republic's unique residency and citizenship options. He discusses how its semi-territorial tax system can benefit international entrepreneurs and nomads. The conversation delves into investment opportunities, particularly in tourism and real estate, and the quick pathways to citizenship through investments. Correa emphasizes the vibrant lifestyle and low cost of living, making the Dominican Republic an attractive destination for expatriates.
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DR's Unique Tax Residency Rules
- The Dominican Republic uses an objective day count to determine tax residency, disregarding other ties like property or family.
- It offers a semi-territorial tax system where active foreign income is always tax-free, with additional territorial benefits for the first three years.
Flexible Tax Residency and Exit
- You can live in the Dominican Republic for three years to benefit from favorable tax rules, then move to another jurisdiction without exit tax.
- The DR allows easy re-entry later, making it flexible for tax planning and residence.
Immigration Flexibility vs Tax Rules
- The DR immigration system is more flexible about presence requirements than tax residency, beneficial for nomadic individuals.
- Permanent residence can be obtained easily with passive income, such as pensions or rental income.