Dominican Republic Customs Increases Tax Break for Nationals Living Abroad

Miguel Cocco, head of the Dominican Customs Department recently announced that Dominicans living abroad returning to the DR during these coming holidays will be allowed to bring tax-free gifts up to US$2,500 in value, a US$1,000 increase from last years limit. The measure, allowed under law 9-96, will be effective starting November 1^st. To qualify Dominicans must not have come into the Dominican Republic within six months of their entry during the holidays.