If you are planning to relocate, retire, or live in the Dominican Republic for up to 6 months at one time, it is recommended that you apply for Dominican residency. You don’t have to give up your home country citizenship and residency entitles foreigners to live, work, and open businesses in the DR. There is a 4 step process can take ahile , but is not difficult with a reputable attorney who we can refer. The cost is around $1500.00 U.S. per person. Temporary provincial residency certificates are provided during the waiting period. New foreign businesses need to be registered and incorporated. This is an easy process that takes about 6 weeks and costs around $1500 - $2,000 U.S. Please contact us for a list of reputable Attorneys who speak, read, and write fluent English (and Spanish of course :).
Extensive task-by-task outline on how to relocate or retire in the DR
General Residency Legal Information
Residency Requirements
Required Relocation Documents
Becoming a Legal Resident from DR1/Legal
Relocation / Residency Information
Bank Requirements for Obtaining a Mortgage or Bank Account in the DR
Retirement Law Overview- Tax 171
Origin of Funds anti- terrorism law 155-17
Importing Personal Items
Setting up a Dominican Corporation
US Expatriate Tax Returns- Filing Abroad
U.S. Embassy to the Dominican Republic
Canadian Embassy to the Dominican Republic
U.K. Embassy to the Dominican Republic
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