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Employing in Dominican Republic

Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out in the Labor Code of 1992 that applies to the nation’s entire workforce of 4.8 million. Employees in the Dominican Republic enjoy protections against discrimination based on age, religion, gender expression, and race.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in the Dominican Republic.

Onboarding time

We can help you get a new employee started in Dominican Republic fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 5 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

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Competitive benefits package in Dominican Republic

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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension or 401(K)
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Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

Covered with palm-studded beaches, tropical rainforests, antique Spanish architecture, and plantations that produce half the bananas eaten across the world, the land of endless summer is more than just another vacation hotspot. The Dominican Republic has witnessed strides in economic growth that are unparalleled in the Americas, driven by gains in agriculture, mining, forestry, and a burgeoning tourism industry that hosts 6 million tourists annually.

Capital City
Santo Domingo
Currency
Dominican peso
Languages
Spanish
Population size
10,878,246
Ease of doing business
Medium
Payroll frequency
Monthly
VAT - standard rate
18%

Grow your team in Dominican Republic with Remote

Want to employ workers in Dominican Republic? Companies hiring in Dominican Republic are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in Dominican Republic and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Dominican Republic team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Dominican Republic. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

Dominican Republic, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Dominican Republic may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Transparent Pricing in Dominican Republic

Payroll

29

per employee/month
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  • Powerful, transparent international payroll
  • Simple self-service platform
  • Personalized support from dedicated specialists
  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
  • Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
Contractor Management

29

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  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
  • Work with international contractors
  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
  • Transparent payments with complete visibility
Employer of Record

699 599

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  • Hire without opening a local entity
  • Guided onboarding
  • Local payroll paid on time, every time
  • Built-in security and compliance
  • Flexible, localised benefits
  • Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
  • Dedicated experts for local support