Dominican Republic
Dominican Peso · RD$
The Dominican Republic requires employers to deduct ISR (income tax), contribute to the mandatory AFP pension pillar and SFS/ARS health insurance under the TSS social security system, and comply with labour regulations. Employers must register with tax authorities, maintain payroll records, and provide statutory benefits.
Country Quick Facts
Financial Calculators
Calculate statutory deductions, contributions, and obligations for Dominican Republic.
Pension Contribution Calculator
Calculate mandatory pension contributions
Monthly Salary
RD$5,000.00
Mandatory individual-capitalization pension (AFP) under Law 87-01, capped at RD$464,460/month per the TSS insurable-earnings ceiling. Not a voluntary supplement, the AFP is the compulsory pension vehicle itself.
Employer Contribution
RD$355.00
7.1% of salary
Employee Contribution
RD$143.50
2.87% of salary
Total Contribution
RD$498.50
9.97% combined
*Note: This pension calculation is an estimate. For exact payroll and pension compliance calculations, please visit the official government website.
Country Overview
Key employment regulations and payroll requirements at a glance.
Minimum Wage
RD$16,993-29,988 / month (tiered by company size, effective Feb 2026)
Payroll Cycle
Bi-weekly or Monthly
Income Tax
ISR - exempt up to RD$416,220/year, then 15%/20%/25%
Social Security
1.2% employer-paid labour-risk insurance (Seguro de Riesgos Laborales)
Mandatory Pension
9.97% total (7.1% employer + 2.87% employee) via mandatory AFP
Health Insurance
Mandatory SFS via ARS: 7.09% employer + 3.04% employee
Employment Contract
Written contract required
Payslip
Required
Government Filing
Monthly TSS and ISR filings
Leave & Labour Compliance
Employment terms and leave entitlements for Dominican Republic.
Annual Leave
Dominican Republic statutory entitlement
10
days
Compliance Highlights
- Employees are entitled to 10 working days of annual leave after completing one year.
- Paid sick leave is available with medical certificate.
- Female employees receive 14 weeks of maternity leave.
- Male employees are entitled to 2 days of paternity leave.
- Employees observe 12 official public holidays.
- Probation periods typically last 3 months.
- Notice periods vary based on employment duration.
- Standard working hours are 44 hours per week.
- Overtime is compensated at 1.35 times the regular rate.
- Written employment contracts are required by law.
- Employers also remit a 1% payroll levy to INFOTEP for workforce training, plus a 0.5% employer-withheld deduction from employees' annual bonus (regalía pascual).
Government Registrations
Required registrations and regulatory authorities for Dominican Republic.
Employer Registration
Ministry of Labour
Tax Authority
DGII (Dirección General de Impuestos Internos)
Pension Authority
SIPEN (Superintendencia de Pensiones)
Insurance Authority
SNS (Superintendencia de Salud)
Labour Department
Ministry of Labour
Submission Frequency
Monthly
Online Portal
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