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Dominican Republic

A Caribbean gem with rapid tourism growth, favorable foreign investment laws, and strong USD-denominated returns.

Annual rental yield
8–12 %
Tourism-driven returns
GDP growth
5.2 %
2024 estimate
Tourist arrivals
10M+
Annual visitors
Foreign ownership
100 %
Full property rights

The Dominican Republic has emerged as one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the Caribbean, driven by sustained tourism growth and a stable, dollar-linked economy.

With over 10 million tourist arrivals annually and a government actively promoting foreign investment, the Dominican Republic offers a compelling combination of rental yield, capital appreciation, and legal security for international investors.

Tourist arrivals growth · Ministry of Tourism
6.4M
2020
+63%
10.4M
2024 ★
Dominican Republic
Punta Cana — Dominican Republic

Current Opportunities in Dominican Republic

Cap Cana Residences
Off-plan
Cap Cana Residences
9.5% projected Residential
Las Terrenas Villa
Short-term
Las Terrenas Villa
11.0% short-term Luxury Villa
Santo Domingo Office
Commercial
Santo Domingo Office
7.2% net yield Commercial
Samaná Bay Project
New Launch
Samaná Bay Project
9.8% projected Residential

Structural Advantages

01
Tourism-Driven Demand

Over 10 million tourists annually create consistent demand for short-term rentals and sustained capital appreciation in key tourist areas.

02
USD-Denominated Returns

The Dominican peso is closely linked to the USD in real estate transactions, protecting investors from currency volatility.

03
Legal Framework

Foreign investors enjoy the same property ownership rights as Dominican citizens, with full title protection and transparent registration.

04
Strategic Location

Direct flights from North America and Europe make the Dominican Republic one of the most accessible Caribbean markets for international investors.

01
Defining objectives

We start with a 30-minute call to understand your investment goals, risk profile, capital available, and target timeline.

02
Asset selection

We present a curated selection of pre-vetted opportunities that match your criteria, including financial projections and market context.

03
Technical and legal review

Our local legal team verifies title, reviews contracts, and ensures full regulatory compliance before any commitment is made.

04
Process follow-up

We accompany you through signing and registration, then connect you with trusted property management for ongoing returns.

Interested in investing in the Dominican Republic?

Contact us and we will guide you through every step of the investment process.

Yes. Foreign investors enjoy the same property ownership rights as Dominican citizens. Titles are registered at the Registro de Títulos, providing full legal protection. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate.
Typical acquisition costs include: property transfer tax (3% of the property value), legal fees (1–2%), and notary fees. There is no annual property tax for properties under a certain value threshold. NDL provides a full cost breakdown for every opportunity.
We connect investors with trusted local property management companies that handle everything: guest check-in, maintenance, cleaning, and monthly income transfers. Most of our investors manage their Dominican properties entirely remotely.
Punta Cana and Cap Cana lead in short-term rental yields due to high tourist traffic. Las Terrenas and Samaná offer strong appreciation potential. Santo Domingo provides stable long-term rental demand from the local professional market.