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Dominican Republic
The Caribbean’s steadiest FDI story, with tourism and real estate pulling in foreign capital. Last updated 25 October 2026.
| Indicator | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| FDI, first half 2026 | US$3.28B (+7.7%), the highest first half on record | BCRD, preliminary |
| FDI by sector | Energy 27.8%, tourism 20.1%, real estate 12.4%, mining 12.4% | Same |
| Full-year 2026 FDI outlook | Above US$5.3B | BCRD and ProDominicana |
| Tourism revenue, first half | US$6.72B (+15.3%) | BCRD |
| Policy rate | 5.50%, after a 25 bp hike | BCRD, 30 Sep 2026 |
| Inflation | 5.13% year over year | Aug 2026 |
| Residency by investment | US$200,000 minimum | Decree 631-11 |
How foreigners own property
Foreign investors have the same rights as nationals under the foreign investment law (Law 16-95), and can own titled property directly. Projects certified under the tourism incentive law (CONFOTUR, Law 158-01) can carry tax exemptions for buyers, which is a large part of why real estate takes such a big share of FDI here.
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