Dominican Republic

On 23 October 2026, Dominican Republic’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, underscored the critical importance of a robust Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for maintaining macroeconomic stability, ensuring legal security for investments, and preserving the country’s credibility with the international financial community. Speaking at a high-level event, Minister Díaz highlighted recent legislative and operational

On 19 October 2026, the Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) announced that 100,000 taxpayers have officially become electronic issuers, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital tax transformation. This achievement reflects the successful implementation of mandatory e-invoicing regulations targeting large taxpayers and medium-sized enterprises, with the requirement taking effect from November

On 19 October 2026, the Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) announced a major milestone in the country’s tax digitalization agenda: 100,000 taxpayers are now registered as electronic issuers under the mandatory e-invoicing regime. This achievement reflects the rapid adoption of the electronic invoicing framework established by General Norm 07-2023 and subsequent amendments,

On 9 October 2026, the Executive Director of the National Competitiveness Council (CNC), Peter A. Prazmowski, moderated Panel 3: “Macroeconomics for Development and Healthy and Strong Fiscal Policy” during the Forty-First Session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL) held in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The session convened regional

On 9 October 2026, the DGII released its monthly revenue report showing tax collections of RD$79,290.5 million for September 2026, reflecting the Dominican Republic’s continued fiscal strength amid economic expansion. This monthly figure contributes to a cumulative eight-month total of RD$671 billion, representing solid growth compared to the same period in 2025. The revenue performance

On 7 October 2026, the Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Customs (DGA) launched “Aldo,” a new virtual assistant designed to streamline access to customs information for citizens and taxpayers. This digital tool represents a significant step in the administration’s modernization agenda, aiming to reduce bureaucratic friction, improve compliance, and enhance the user experience for importers,

On 7 October 2026, the Dominican Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the repeal of a controversial decree governing the tariff regime for rice imports, while simultaneously announcing a RD 30 million financing package for irrigation mechanization targeting 17 dairy producers registered with the National Council for the Regulation and Promotion of the Dairy Industry (Conaleche). The

On 6 October 2026, the Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Internal Taxes (DGII) officially published Aviso 15-26, announcing the opening of a digital forum for public discussion of a proposed General Norm (Norma General). This regulatory consultation mechanism represents a continuation of the tax administration’s commitment to participatory governance and transparent rulemaking, aligned with OECD

On 6 October 2026, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Economy (MHE), led by Minister Magín Díaz, formally swore in Teófilo José Abrahán Leo “Quico” Tabar Manzur as the new Transitional Director General of the General Directorate of Games of Chance (DGJA). The appointment was enacted through Presidential Decree 684-26, issued by President Luis

On 1 October 2026, DGII Director Luis Valdez Urrutia delivered a targeted appeal to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MIPYMES) in the Dominican Republic’s southern region, urging them to embrace tax formalization as a strategic tool for business growth and market competitiveness. The initiative forms part of the administration’s broader territorial equity strategy, addressing historically