Who pays closing costs in the Dominican Republic?

The buyer pays most of them — the transfer tax, attorney, notary, registration, and title costs. The seller typically pays the real estate agent commission of 3–5%.

What is the biggest closing cost in the DR?

The 3% transfer tax (Impuesto de Transferencia). On a $300,000 property that is about $9,000, and it is fully waived on CONFOTUR-certified properties.

Is the transfer tax based on purchase price or assessed value?

On the government-assessed (cadastral) value, which is usually lower than the price you pay — so your actual transfer tax is often slightly below 3% of the purchase price.

Do foreigners pay higher closing costs in the Dominican Republic?

No. Closing costs are identical for foreign buyers and Dominican citizens. There is no surcharge for foreign ownership.

Can I reduce my closing costs?

The main lever is CONFOTUR: buying a certified property waives the 3% transfer tax, which is the largest single cost. The professional fees (attorney, notary, registration) apply either way.

Legal & TaxJune 24, 20266 min readby Evalua Editorial Team

Closing Costs When Buying Property in the Dominican Republic

Q: How much are closing costs when buying property in the Dominican Republic?

Roughly 3.5% to 5% of the purchase price for a standard transaction. A valid CONFOTUR certification, which waives the 3% transfer tax, reduces the total to about 1.5% to 2%.

What you actually pay in closing costs on a Dominican Republic property — the 3% transfer tax, legal, notary, and registration fees, a worked example, and how CONFOTUR cuts the total roughly in half.

Modern architectural detail of a Dominican Republic property

Last reviewed: 2026. Costs vary by property, municipality, attorney, and transaction complexity, and the transfer tax is based on the government-assessed value, which may differ from the purchase price. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Get a written estimate from a licensed Dominican attorney before any property transaction.

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