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Selling Your Property in Las Terrenas: Documents, Price and Taxes

6 min read Reviewed on October 23, 2026 by Ryan, avocat

In short: To sell property in Las Terrenas you need a clean title, property taxes paid up, a realistic price and, if you use an agency, a written listing agreement. Since Law 30-26 of June 2026, an individual's capital gain would be taxed at 10%, but the implementing regulation was still open for consultation on 21 October 2026.

In Las Terrenas, you will often sell to a foreign buyer who may be buying remotely and will want plenty of reassurance. A complete file and a fair price can save weeks. This guide covers the steps, the documents and the seller's taxes in 2026. Last updated: 21 October 2026.

What are the steps of a sale?

  1. Gather the property documents (see the list below).
  2. Set the price based on comparable properties and the state of your file.
  3. Sign a listing agreement with the agency: price, duration, commission, exclusive or not. Everything in writing.
  4. Prepare the listing: photos, plans, floor and plot areas, HOA fees, title status.
  5. Hold viewings, in person and by video, and receive written offers.
  6. Sign a promise of sale with the chosen buyer. Each side has its own lawyer.
  7. Sign the deed of sale and receive payment by bank transfer.
  8. Settle the taxes on the sale and hand over the keys.

Which documents should you prepare?

Document What it is for Where to get it
Original certificate of title Proving ownership You received it when you bought; otherwise, your lawyer
Recent certificate of legal status Showing there are no mortgages or lawsuits Registro de Títulos
Survey plans and proof of deslinde Showing the exact boundaries Your surveyor or lawyer
ID, and spouse's consent if required Identifying the seller You
Company documents, if a company owns the property Proving who can sign Your lawyer
Proof that IPI is paid Required for the transfer DGII
HOA clearance letter and condo rules For a condo or gated community The building management
Building permit, plans, CONFOTUR resolution Reassuring the buyer and their bank Your records or the developer
Purchase deed, payment records, invoices for works Calculating your capital gain Your records

Get the certificate of legal status early: it is the first thing the buyer's lawyer will ask for. If your land is held only under a constancia anotada, read our guide on title, constancia and deslinde: a deslinde can take a long time.

What is your property worth?

Price is set by comparing similar properties: same area, same type, similar size, condition and view. Title status matters too. Surveyed land (with a deslinde) sells more easily than land held under a constancia.

As a reference, see our market page: it shows asking prices by property type and area, with their date. These are listing prices, not sale prices.

An overpriced property takes longer to sell, and a listing that stays online for a long time risks attracting lower offers. Adriana gives you her view on price after seeing the property and the documents. The final decision is yours.

What taxes does the seller pay?

Capital gains and Law 30-26: still being clarified (as of 21 October 2026)

  • Before the reform, property gains were taxed under the general income tax rules, at rates of up to 25% for a resident individual and 27% for a company.
  • Since Law 30-26 of June 2026, the capital gain on a property sold by an individual would be taxed at 10%, as a single and final payment, within six months of the sale, according to the analyses we consulted (Article 14 of the law).
  • The tax base is not yet defined. The draft regulation is open for public comment until 11 November 2026. Under that draft, the sale of a main home would be exempt if the proceeds are reinvested in another main home within six months (an off-plan purchase would not count); the sale of a main home by a seller over 65 would also be exempt.
  • Companies and non-residents: the rules may differ.

These points are uncertain: have a lawyer or accountant calculate your tax before you sign. Your home country may also tax the gain.

Other tax points:

  • IPI. Any unpaid annual property tax must be settled: the DGII asks for proof that IPI is up to date before it records the transfer.
  • Transfer tax. Usually paid by the buyer (3%). See our guide to closing costs.
  • The real price. Put the real price in the deed. An under-declared price exposes both parties to a tax reassessment.

What does the agency do for you?

  • A listing in three languages. The website publishes every property in Spanish, French and English, with verifiable facts: price, areas, title status and HOA fees.
  • Screened viewings. Adriana qualifies inquiries before arranging a viewing.
  • A ready file. She helps you gather the documents the buyer's lawyer will ask for.
  • A written listing agreement that sets the price, duration and commission. Read it before signing and ask all your questions.

Living abroad? The sale can go ahead with an apostilled power of attorney limited to the transaction.

List your property

Describe your property in the sell your property form: type, area, sizes, title status and photos if you have them. Adriana will get back to you to discuss it. You can also message us directly on WhatsApp at +1 809 258 6052.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to sell in Las Terrenas?

It depends mainly on the price, the area and the title. We do not publish an average selling time, as we lack reliable data. Either way, a complete file avoids weeks of delay once you have found a buyer.

What is the capital gains tax in 2026?

For an individual, 10% of the gain under Law 30-26, according to the analyses we consulted. The regulation that defines the tax base has not yet been adopted. Have a professional check the calculation.

Can I sell without being in the Dominican Republic?

Yes, with an apostilled power of attorney given to someone you trust, often your lawyer. Limit it to the sale of that property.

Can I sell land without a deslinde?

Yes, but fewer buyers will be interested, and the buyer will not be able to build without a deslinde. Starting the deslinde before listing can be worth it.

This guide provides general, dated information. It does not replace advice from a lawyer or an accountant: laws and taxes change, so check them on the day of your transaction.

Sources

Documents consulted to write this guide.

  1. Ganancia de capital en venta de inmuebles RD: Ley 30-26 — Siempre al Día (accessed October 21, 2026)
  2. Ley 30-26: cómo cambia el impuesto sobre la ganancia de capital al vender una propiedad — Parmelia Matos, cabinet d'avocats (accessed October 21, 2026)
  3. El 10% que nadie sabe cómo calcular: la laguna que la Ley 30-26 dejó en el mercado secundario de inmuebles — inmobiliario.do (accessed October 21, 2026)
  4. Draft regulations detail how capital gains from home sales will be exempt from the 10% tax — inmobiliario.do (accessed October 21, 2026)
  5. Buying off-plan would not qualify as a reinvestment exempt from the 10% capital gains tax — inmobiliario.do (accessed October 21, 2026)
  6. There are 34 days left to submit comments on the draft regulations for Law 30-26 — inmobiliario.do (accessed October 21, 2026)
  7. Brochure Transferencia de Inmueble — Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII) (accessed October 21, 2026)
  8. Guía del Contribuyente No. 18: Transferencia y Descargo de Inmuebles — DGII (accessed October 21, 2026)
  9. Guía 17 – Impuesto al Patrimonio Inmobiliario (IPI) — DGII (accessed October 21, 2026)
  10. Piden a usuarios solicitar certificación del estado jurídico del inmueble antes de comprarlo — inmobiliario.do (accessed October 21, 2026)

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