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Buying in the DR from abroad, step by step.

The complete process for non-residents and the Dominican diaspora: requirements, costs, timelines, and the decisions worth making before wiring a single dollar.

  1. Define the thesis before the property

    Objective (income, mixed use, long-term holding), horizon, true total budget — including closing and outfitting — and exit strategy. With a clear thesis, 80% of the inventory discards itself and your time compounds.

  2. Prepare documentation early

    A valid passport, source-of-funds evidence and, if you won't travel to sign, a power of attorney apostilled or signed at a Dominican consulate. Early preparation saves weeks at closing.

  3. Documented remote shortlisting

    You receive written analysis and video of every serious option: numbers, zone context, actual condition. You eliminate from your couch; in-person visits — if you travel — are for finalists only.

  4. Full legal due diligence

    Title and lien certification, survey, property tax standing; for pre-construction: developer track record and the project's trust structure. No deposit moves before this stage.

  5. Purchase agreement and funds

    The contract defines price, payment schedule, conditions, and penalties. Funds move by international wire with documented source — which speeds the receiving bank's compliance review.

  6. Closing and registration

    Signing in person or by power of attorney. Then: transfer tax payment (3% as a baseline) and title registration in your name at the Title Registry. From that moment, the asset is legally yours.

  7. Operations and reporting

    Short or long-term rental according to the thesis, professionally managed with monthly reports. Remote investment works when one person is accountable for making it work.

This guide is general orientation, not legal or tax advice. Every real transaction is executed with attorneys, confirming current costs and taxes for your specific case.

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