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Want to know how the Dominican Republic's new tax reform could save you money when selling property? The capital gains tax for individuals has been reduced from 25% to just 10%—a major change every real estate investor should understand. 🎥 Watch the full video to learn: ✔️ Who qualifies for the new 10% rate ✔️ How it affects property sales ✔️ Whether buying under your personal name or a company is now the better option 👉 Watch the full video here and stay informed before making your next real estate investment. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Know more about real estate law in the DR: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Know more about us: https:/ /www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
Capital Gains Tax Just Dropped to 10%! 🇩🇴
A new tax reform law was recently approved in the Dominican Republic — and it brings major changes for property owners and investors. In this video, attorney Johan Confidente (OCC Lawyers) breaks down the new capital gains tax rate on property sales and what it means for your investment strategy. 🔑 Key points covered: 0:00 - Introduction to the new tax reform law 0:23 - Capital gains tax when selling your property 1:14 - Capital gains tax dropped from 25% to only 10% for individuals 1:44 - How this affects your decision to buy under your name or a company Whether you're planning to buy or sell real estate in the Dominican Republic, understanding these new obligations is essential to protect your investment and avoid surprises. 📩 Have questions about buying or selling property in the DR? Leave a comment below — we're happy to help and may even answer it in a future video. 👍 Like and subscribe for more updates on Dominican Republic real estate law, taxes, and property ownership. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Know more about real estate law in the DR: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Know more about us: https:/ /www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
Capital Gains Tax Just Dropped to 10% for Individuals
You bought property in the Dominican Republic — but do you actually know what happens to it when you're gone? Most foreign buyers assume their estate plan back home protects them everywhere. It doesn't. In the Dominican Republic, different rules apply — and the mistakes people make around inheritance can cost their families years of legal trouble, lost assets, and unnecessary heartbreak. In this video, attorney Johan Confidente — chief attorney at OCC Lawyers in Punta Cana, with over 15 years of experience helping foreign investors navigate Dominican Republic real estate law — breaks down the most dangerous misconceptions around inheritance law that he sees in his practice every day. What you'll learn in this video: ✅ Adding your kids to the deed ✅ How probate actually works in the DR ✅ Your spouse is NOT consider a legal heir in the Dominican Republic ✅ Your home country estate plan may NOT apply here ✅ What you should actually do Why this matters if you own property in Punta Cana or anywhere in the DR: Legal protection doesn't end at closing. It extends to everything that happens after — and the families of foreign buyers who skipped this step have learned that the hard way. Whether you already have a structure in place or you're starting from scratch, now is the right time to review it. At OCC Lawyers, we specialize in helping foreign buyers navigate Dominican Republic real estate law, inheritance planning, and corporate structures — so nothing is left to chance. 📩 Already have a will or a trust? Contact us and find out if it actually protects you under Dominican law. 🔔 Subscribe for more videos on real estate law, investment strategies, and legal protection for foreign buyers in the Dominican Republic. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Know more about real estate law in the DR: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Know more about us: https:/ /www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
Misconceptions about inheritance law
Thinking about buying real estate in the Dominican Republic? Here's the tax breakdown you need before you sign anything. Most foreign buyers focus on the purchase price and overlook the tax obligations that come with owning property in the Dominican Republic. In this video, attorney Johan Confidente — a real estate lawyer with over 15 years of experience helping foreign investors, based mainly in Punta Cana — walks you through the three major tax implications every buyer needs to understand from day one. In this video, you'll learn: - ✅ *Transfer Tax (3%)* — How it's calculated on the purchase price, when the government can apply it to the registered value instead, and why checking the previous owner's tax status matters before closing - ✅ *Property Tax (IPI – 1%)* — Based on the current registered value of your property, and the key exemptions that may apply to you - ✅ *CONFOTUR Exemption* — How approved tourism projects can be exempt from property tax for up to 15 years, and why the exemption clock starts from the developer's original resolution, not your purchase date - ✅ *Retirement Exemption (Age 65+)* — How retirees can apply to become exempt from property tax in the Dominican Republic - ✅ *The $165,000 General Exemption* — How property consolidation works and why this exemption is a major reason retirees choose to invest here - ✅ *Capital Gains Tax* — The most overlooked tax of all, and why you need to plan for it before you buy, not when you sell *Why this matters for foreign investors:* Buying property in the Dominican Republic — especially in Punta Cana — can be a smart, profitable move. But without the right tax strategy from the start, you could end up paying more than you expected, or worse, get hit twice with taxes from a previous owner's unresolved obligations. At *OCC Lawyers*, we help foreign investors navigate the entire buying process with confidence — from due diligence to closing, and beyond. If you're considering a purchase in the Dominican Republic, don't wait until it's too late to structure things correctly. 📩 *Contact us today for a consultation and let's plan your investment the right way.* 🔔 *Subscribe* for our next video, where we cover the legal implications of price reduction contracts when buying property in the Dominican Republic. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Know more about real estate law in the DR: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Know more about us: https:/ /www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
TAX IMPACT
¿Piensa comprar una propiedad en la República Dominicana? Comprenda las implicaciones fiscales antes de firmar cualquier contrato. Muchos compradores extranjeros se centran en el precio de la propiedad y pasan por alto la planificación fiscal. Aquí es donde se cometen los errores más costosos. En este video, el abogado Johan Confidente, especialista en inversión inmobiliaria en la República Dominicana con más de 15 años de experiencia asesorando a inversionistas internacionales, explica de forma clara y directa los tres principales impuestos que todo comprador debe conocer antes de cerrar una transacción inmobiliaria. En este video aprenderá: ✅ Impuesto de Transferencia (3%): cómo se calcula, si se aplica al precio de compra o al valor registrado de la propiedad y por qué debe investigarlo antes de transferir la propiedad. ✅ Impuesto Predial (IPI – 1%): cuándo se aplica, cómo funciona la exención general de aproximadamente $165,000 USD y qué sucede si posee más de una propiedad en el país. ✅ Exención CONFOTUR: Cómo los proyectos turísticos aprobados pueden eximirle del Impuesto Predial (IPI) durante el período de exención, y cómo verificar si su propiedad califica. ✅ Impuesto sobre las Ganancias de Capital (25%): El impuesto más ignorado por compradores y vendedores, y por qué debe planificarlo desde el momento de la adquisición de la propiedad, no al momento de la venta. ¿Por qué es importante esto si usted es un inversionista extranjero? Invertir en bienes raíces en la República Dominicana, especialmente en destinos como Punta Cana, La Romana o Santo Domingo, puede ser una decisión financiera muy acertada. Sin embargo, sin una estrategia fiscal clara, los impuestos imprevistos pueden reducir significativamente su rentabilidad. La legislación dominicana ofrece beneficios reales para los inversionistas extranjeros, pero estos requieren una planificación oportuna y asesoría legal especializada. En OCC Lawyers, somos un equipo de abogados y contadores con sede en Punta Cana, especializados en derecho inmobiliario, estructuras corporativas y planificación fiscal para inversionistas internacionales. Lo acompañamos en cada paso del proceso: desde la debida diligencia hasta el cierre y más allá. 📩 ¿Tienes preguntas sobre tu inversión en la República Dominicana? Contáctanos hoy para una consulta inicial. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Learn more about real estate law in the Dominican Republic: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Learn more about us: www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
¿Qué impuestos debo pagar al invertir en la República Dominicana?
Are you losing sleep over probate in the Dominican Republic? You might be worried about the wrong thing. Most foreign property owners in the Dominican Republic stress about probate — but attorney Johan Confidente reveals why that's actually the wrong concern. The real question is: do you have the right estate planning in place to protect your assets and your loved ones? In this video, Johan Confidente, Chief Attorney at OCC Lawyers with over 15 years of experience in Dominican Republic real estate law and foreign investment, breaks down everything you need to know about probate, wills, and estate planning for your assets in the DR. What you'll learn in this video: ✅ Why probate is a legal process — not a threat — and what Dominican courts actually verify ✅ Why your U.S. will, trust, or home-country estate structure does NOT automatically cover your Dominican Republic property ✅ How the DR probate process validates your beneficiaries under Dominican law ✅ How to correctly structure your estate planning so your loved ones receive what belongs to them — without legal complications ✅ Whether your existing will or trust can be adapted to Dominican legislation — and when you need an additional structure in the DR ✅ The critical difference between legal protection at home and legal protection for assets in a country with entirely different legislation This video is essential if you are: A foreign buyer, expat, retiree, or investor who owns — or is planning to buy — property or assets in the Dominican Republic, including Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Casa de Campo, Santo Domingo, Las Terrenas, or anywhere in the country, and you want to ensure your estate is properly protected under Dominican law. Whether you have a U.S. will, a Canadian trust, a European inheritance structure, or no estate plan at all, this video will clarify exactly what steps you need to take to guarantee a smooth, legally sound transfer of wealth to your beneficiaries. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Know more about real estate law in the DR: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Know more about us: https:/ /www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
Should I be worried about probate?
Avoid costly mistakes when buying pre-construction. Some developers come with hidden legal risks—ownership issues, weak contracts, and ongoing disputes. The smartest move? 👉 Hire a real estate attorney BEFORE you invest. We help you detect problems early and protect your investment from day one. 📩 DM us to stay away from risky developers. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Know more about real estate law in the DR: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Know more about us: https:/ /www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
Why You Should NEVER Buy From These Developers
Comprar una propiedad a nombre de una empresa es una estrategia que muchos inversionistas inmobiliarios consideran, especialmente al invertir en el extranjero. En ciertos casos, esta estructura puede ofrecer ventajas en protección de activos, planificación patrimonial y organización empresarial. Pero lo que muchos no anticipan es que adquirir una propiedad bajo una figura corporativa también puede generar implicaciones fiscales adicionales y responsabilidades legales si la estructura no fue diseñada correctamente. Dependiendo de la situación, comprar una propiedad a través de una empresa puede afectar: Obligaciones tributarias Impuestos sobre ganancias de capital al momento de vender Requisitos de cumplimiento corporativo Exposición a responsabilidades legales Estrategia de inversión a largo plazo Por eso, entender las implicaciones legales y fiscales antes de estructurar la compra es absolutamente clave. Si planeas adquirir una propiedad en República Dominicana a nombre de una empresa, asegúrate de contar con asesoría legal y fiscal especializada antes de tomar esa decisión. La estructura correcta puede proteger tu inversión y optimizar tu estrategia tributaria. La estructura incorrecta puede generarte riesgos y costos innecesarios. Si quieres entender cómo la propiedad corporativa puede afectar tu inversión inmobiliaria en República Dominicana, contáctanos. 🗓️ Book an appointment: https://occlawyers.com/schedule/ 📘 Know more about real estate law in the DR: https://occlawyers.com/ 👥 Know more about us: https:/ /www.instagram.com/occlawyers/ 📅 Schedule an initial consultation: https://occlawyers.com/contact-us/ 🔗 What our clients are saying! https://goo.gl/maps/XUjmBZy33VCq45e76 📞 Contact Attorney Johan Confidente: • Email: jconfidente@occlawyers.com • Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (809) 757-1573 💡 Subscribe to the Channel: Stay updated with more videos about investing, legal tips, and property ownership in the Dominican Republic. Subscribe now!
Sabías que poner un inmueble a nombre de tu empresa podría ser un error costoso