Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Dominican Republic

Employer of Record

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$249/month

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$49/month

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2% of gross salary / month

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Hire in Dominican Republic

Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Dominican Republic operates in line with Dominican Republic labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Dominican Republic in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development.

We also process monthly payroll, and, as an Dominican Republic Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Dominican Republic EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Dominican Republic market.

Note, a Dominican Republic Employer of Record is also known as a Dominican Republic Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

Facts & Stats

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in the Dominican Republic

We recommend writing up a formal contract of employment for every employee you hire in the Dominican Republic. These contracts should include all details of the employment such as salary, working hours, benefits, and anything else relevant. They should also be written in Spanish and references to money should be in the local currency of the Dominican peso.

Fixed-term

Indefinite

Working hours in the Dominican Republic

The usual working week for full-time employees in the Dominican Republic is 44 hours. Overtime is paid at a rate of 135% of normal pay.

Public holidays in the Dominican Republic

There are several public holidays in the Dominican Republic. Many employees receive the following days as leave from work:

Holiday Schedule in Dominican [2025]

Dominican has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan Wednesday	New Year’s Day
6 Jan Monday	Epiphany
21 Jan Tuesday	Our Lady of Altagracia (Día de la Altagracia)
26 Jan Sunday	Duarte’s Day
27 Feb Thursday	Independence Day
17 Apr Thursday	Maundy Thursday
18 Apr Friday	Good Friday
20 Apr Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr Monday	Easter Monday
1 May Thursday	Labour Day
5 May Monday	Day off for Labor Day
19 Jun Thursday	Corpus Christi
16 Aug Saturday	Restoration Day
24 Sep Wednesday	Our Lady of Mercy Day (Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes)
10 Nov Monday	Constitution Day
25 Dec Thursday	Christmas Day

Dominican Republic vacation leave

Employees in the Dominican Republic are entitled to 14 days of paid vacation leave each year. After working for an employer for five years, this allowance increases to 18 days per year.

Dominican Republic sick leave

Employees in the Dominican Republic can take unlimited sick leave if necessary and they can prove their sickness.

Parental leave in the Dominican Republic

Female employees in the Dominican Republic can take up to seven weeks of paid maternity leave prior to giving birth and seven weeks after. Male employees can take two days of paternity leave

Terminations and severance in the Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, the entitlements surrounding notice of termination and severance payments are generally negotiated on a case-by-case basis by trade unions or individual employees. Notice periods and severance payments both usually increase with an employee’s length of service.

Taxation in the Dominican Republic

Both employers and employees in the Dominican Republic must pay health insurance contributions. Employers must pay 3% of salary and employees must pay 7%. Additionally, employees must pay around7% of salary to disability/pension and employers must pay 1.25% to workplace insurance.

Income tax in the Dominican Republic is progressive, with workers paying a higher percentage in tax at higher income levels. The rates range from 0% to 25%.

Corporate tax in the Dominican Republic is 27%.

Health coverage in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic does have public healthcare that is available to all, but standards are generally not considered to be on par with the developed world. For this reason, many employers choose to provide private medical insurance for employees as part of their benefits packages.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in the Dominican Republic

The minimum wage in the Dominican Republic depends on the type and size of employer that an employee works for. For example, minimum wage is DOP 25,116 per month for large companies. Due to this complex system, it is crucial that you understand the specific laws that apply to you when doing business and hiring in the Dominican Republic.

Benefit management in the Dominican Republic

Building a benefits system for your Dominican workforce can be difficult and complicated to navigate if you are not familiar with the country, its customs, and its employment laws. To set it up independently can take several weeks and potentially lead to unexpected delays. Horizons can simplify your Dominican Republic benefits management. Our Dominican Republic experts can handle everything for you, helping you focus on a successful expansion operation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Dominican Republic PEO and a Dominican EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Dominican Republic PEO” and “Dominican Republic EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can a EOR in the Dominican Republic hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Dominican?

An EOR in the Dominican Republic can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in the Dominican Republic. However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in the Dominican Republic may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries. Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Dominican Republic EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Dominican Republic EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in the Dominican Republic.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Dominican Republic?

It is possible to get a work visa in the Dominican Republic. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in the Dominican Republic are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Dominican Republic