The measure aims to prevent money laundering in sensitive transactions.
SANTO DOMINGO. – The Dominican Republic's Internal Revenue Service (DGII) announced an update to the limits allowed for cash payments in high-value transactions, in compliance with Resolution CONCLAFIT-2025-01 issued by the National Committee Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (CONCLAFIT).
The institution explained that the measure, in effect since September 1 of this year, modifies the limits contemplated in article 64 of Law 155-17, with the purpose of strengthening the traceability of operations and reducing the risks associated with the excessive use of cash.
limit of RD$1,500,000 is established for cash payments in the purchase, sale or transfer of real estate , which will directly impact real estate processes that must comply with stricter verification controls.
For operations related to motor vehicles, aircraft and boats , the limit was set at RD$800,000, a figure aligned with the requirements established in General Regulation 06-2022, which requires presenting reliable proof of payment to validate these procedures before the institution.
Regarding items categorized as luxury or high-profile — such as watches, precious jewelry, or works of art — the maximum allowed for cash payments will be RD$700,000, in order to strengthen the supervision of operations that, by their nature, represent a potential risk within the system.
Likewise, the DGII reported that other acts contemplated in the subparagraphs d, e, fyg of article 64 will have a limit of RD$400,000 , extending the controls to additional categories subject to financial supervision.
The update will also impact the processes of real estate transfers and discharges, as established in Notice 07-2025, which requires that the payments made and those pending completion in property transactions be detailed precisely.
The entity reminded that both individuals and legal entities, as well as public notaries, must strictly comply with these new limits and verify the required documentation, as provided by General Standard 07-2022 that governs their actions in operations of this type.
Finally, the DGII reiterated that these provisions aim to strengthen transparency and mitigate the risks of illicit activities related to money laundering. For further inquiries, taxpayers can contact the Contact Center, write to the institutional email address, or visit the entity's official website.
